Metamoris 4 in Tweets: Pros react to Andre Galvao choking Chael Sonnen, Josh Barnett submitting Dean Lister

Saturday night fans and fighters alike were treated to six exciting grappling matches at Metamoris 4 from the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California. in the main event, Andre Galvao managed to cinch Chael Sonnen in a body triangle before sinking in a rear-naked choke, while Josh Barnett ended Dean Lister’s 16-year streak of not being submitted with just seconds left in their match. Check out how the MMA world reacted to the action.

GALVAO CHOKES CHAEL

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Eternal learning curve. @MetamorisPro #Metamoris4 #bjj

— Coach (@CMPunk) August 10, 2014

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Looking foreword to the Sonnen match more than ever… You’ll never see a gangster use a donkey guard

— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014

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Sonnen is cut above his right eye. Not a great spot. Couldn’t tell what opened him up.

— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) August 10, 2014

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Body triangle = bad news @MetamorisPro

— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) August 10, 2014

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Galvao locked in the rear-naked choke. Good effort from Sonnen. But once the shutdown ended, that was it.

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) August 10, 2014

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I might lay on my back but I almost never give my back. @MetamorisPro congrats Andre Galvao!

— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) August 10, 2014

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Did anyone else just see @Renato_Laranja on @MetamorisPro ?!

Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) August 10, 2014

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Chael tapped!! Parabens coach!!! Osss @Galvaobjj @AtosJiuJitsu Heyyyyy!!! Congrats @ghttp://t.co/d7VNlsxuZy pic.twitter.com/lysn6tNi7Y

Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) August 10, 2014

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Andre Galvao sinks in RNC and gets the win over Chael Sonnen at the main event @MMAKanvas @UFC_Australia #Metamoris4

Anthony Perosh (@AnthonyPerosh) August 10, 2014

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BARNETT ENDS THE STREAK

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Josh Barnett getting ready for his match with Dean Lister. pic.twitter.com/kdbyOad0HO

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) August 10, 2014

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#Warmaster comes out like old school Frank Gotch! #CatchAsCatchCan #Metamoris4

Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014

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I have a feeling someone’s getting tapped in this one @MetamorisPro

— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014

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People cant realize how painful #Warmaster @JoshLBarnett is being right now #Metamoris4

— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014

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Kind of feels like I am watching Royce vs Dan Severn. @MetamorisPro

— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) August 10, 2014

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Wowwww Josh Barnett with sub with 15 seconds left !!!

— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014

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Records are set to be broken. War Master with the FINISH #metamoris #csw

Mackens Semerzier (@MackDaMenaceMMA) August 10, 2014

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1st time Dean has been submitted in 16yrs! #AllHailTheWarmaster #CatchAsCatchCan

— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014

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HOLY SHIT!!!!!! WAAAAAAR MAAASTER!!!!!!!! @JoshLBarnett !!!!!!!!! @MetamorisPro

— Coach (@CMPunk) August 10, 2014

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Didn’t expect that one. Josh Barnett dominated Dean lister from start to finish and got the sub @MMAKanvas @UFC_Australia #Metamoris4

— Anthony Perosh (@AnthonyPerosh) August 10, 2014

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Did Barnett just do for catch wrestling what machida did for karate a few years ago… “Welcome to the barnett era” ( @joerogan voice )

Brian Rogers (@BRogthePredator) August 10, 2014

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It would be a honor to fight against Aoki at @MetamorisPro #Metamoris #Metamoris4

Cristiano Marcello (@CristianoBJJ) August 10, 2014

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FROM BOOTH TO SECRET MATCH

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Jeff glover vs legend baret yoshida. That’s awesome!!!!! @MetamorisPro #Metamoris4 #NoWarmup

Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) August 10, 2014

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Glover vs Yoshida!?!?!? WHAT??????? So awesome @MetamorisPro

Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 10, 2014

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Jeff glover coming out of the commentary booth is pretty cool

— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014

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Secret match @MetamorisPro is awesome. Jeff…could use some more clothing.

— Ryan Hall (@ryanhallbjj) August 10, 2014

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Not enjoying watching this match whatsoever

— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014

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Grappling is supposed to simulate a fight, turn your back in a fight you get you balls kicked in

— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014

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Not a clue. @youjitsu is a stud! “@MeenJoeGreen: @kennyflorian did you really not know Jeff Glover would compete tonight?!?!”

Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 10, 2014

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I love watching @MetamorisPro !! This grappling is so interesting!!

Roxanne Modafferi (@Roxyfighter) August 10, 2014

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Metamoris 5 @Bourdain VS @Renato_Laranja please

— Ottavia Bourdain (@OttaviaBourdain) August 10, 2014

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KEENAN IMPRESSES

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So far, this @metamorispro is worth every penny-all it’s missing is more hot chicks… http://t.co/eS95TEYNaA

— mayhem (@mayhemmiller) August 10, 2014

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Let’s go @VinnyMMA. Remember that staph lock I showed ya.

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 10, 2014

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@JVanderhamByrne: @AnthonyPerosh Who wins this next match? Keenan or Vinny?” Hard to call this one. I’m tipping Keenan but probably a draw.

— Anthony Perosh (@AnthonyPerosh) August 10, 2014

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Keenan won me over w/his hilarity #Metamoris4

— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014

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COMPRIDO DRAWS WITH SAULO

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I have my brown belt under @compridobjj so I’m pulling for him. #Metamoris4

— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014

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Let’s go Saulo! @metamoris #vaisaulo #ribeirojiujitsu http://t.co/yqeXM4s62h

— Rafael Lovato Jr. (@lovatojrbjj) August 10, 2014

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Old school BJJ match happening now with Saulo and Comprido. They want to get on top and stay on top! @MMAKanvas @UFC_Australia #Metamoris4

— Anthony Perosh (@AnthonyPerosh) August 10, 2014

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Ground work was great between Saulo and Comprido. I need to get up in that mix. @MetamorisPro #Metamoris4 #BJJ

— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) August 10, 2014

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Very technical BJJ match between Saulo & Comprido. Match was a draw but I could watch another 20 mins! @MMAKanvas @UFC_Australia #Metamoris4

— Anthony Perosh (@AnthonyPerosh) August 10, 2014

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TONON CRUISES AGAINST DALE

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At @MetamorisPro with @Garry_Tonon let’s go!!! pic.twitter.com/6Hd23aQkXg

Tom DeBlass (@TomDeBlass) August 9, 2014

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Tonon calls out Kron after losing to him at the last ADCC. Says if he can’t get it, is happy to meet him in MMA. #TononForPrez

— Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) August 10, 2014

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Congrats @Garry_Tonon!!!! That was beautiful!!! #Metamoris4

— Ottavia Bourdain (@OttaviaBourdain) August 10, 2014

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#Metamoris4 is everything submission wrestling matches should be. Awesome venue, presentation, & show! @MetamorisPro

— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014

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Garry Tonon dominated start to finish with a close heelhook attempt but then finished with guillotine @MMAKanvas @UFC_Australia #Metamoris4

— Anthony Perosh (@AnthonyPerosh) August 10, 2014

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Kit Dale may have lost the match but he is still a champion in my mind! Congrats to both and can’t wait for the… http://t.co/NninRZQkaZ

— Richy Walsh MMA (@RichyMMA) August 10, 2014

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Saturday night fans and fighters alike were treated to six exciting grappling matches at Metamoris 4 from the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California. in the main event, Andre Galvao managed to cinch Chael Sonnen in a body triangle before sinking in a rear-naked choke, while Josh Barnett ended Dean Lister’s 16-year streak of not being submitted with just seconds left in their match. Check out how the MMA world reacted to the action.

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BARNETT ENDS THE STREAK

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FROM BOOTH TO SECRET MATCH

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KEENAN IMPRESSES

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COMPRIDO DRAWS WITH SAULO

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TONON CRUISES AGAINST DALE

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