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
Eternal learning curve. @MetamorisPro #Metamoris4 #bjj
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 10, 2014
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
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
Body triangle = bad news @MetamorisPro
— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) August 10, 2014
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
I might lay on my back but I almost never give my back. @MetamorisPro congrats Andre Galvao!
— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) August 10, 2014
Did anyone else just see @Renato_Laranja on @MetamorisPro ?!
– Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) August 10, 2014
Did anyone else just see @Renato_Laranja on @MetamorisPro ?!
– Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) August 10, 2014
Chael tapped!! Parabens coach!!! Osss @Galvaobjj @AtosJiuJitsu Heyyyyy!!! Congrats @g… http://t.co/d7VNlsxuZy pic.twitter.com/lysn6tNi7Y
– Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) August 10, 2014
Chael tapped!! Parabens coach!!! Osss @Galvaobjj @AtosJiuJitsu Heyyyyy!!! Congrats @g… http://t.co/d7VNlsxuZy pic.twitter.com/lysn6tNi7Y
– Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) August 10, 2014
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
BARNETT ENDS THE STREAK
Josh Barnett getting ready for his match with Dean Lister. pic.twitter.com/kdbyOad0HO
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) August 10, 2014
Josh Barnett getting ready for his match with Dean Lister. pic.twitter.com/kdbyOad0HO
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) August 10, 2014
#Warmaster comes out like old school Frank Gotch! #CatchAsCatchCan #Metamoris4
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
#Warmaster comes out like old school Frank Gotch! #CatchAsCatchCan #Metamoris4
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
I have a feeling someone’s getting tapped in this one @MetamorisPro
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
I have a feeling someone’s getting tapped in this one @MetamorisPro
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
People cant realize how painful #Warmaster @JoshLBarnett is being right now #Metamoris4
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
People cant realize how painful #Warmaster @JoshLBarnett is being right now #Metamoris4
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
Kind of feels like I am watching Royce vs Dan Severn. @MetamorisPro
— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) August 10, 2014
Kind of feels like I am watching Royce vs Dan Severn. @MetamorisPro
— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) August 10, 2014
Wowwww Josh Barnett with sub with 15 seconds left !!!
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
Wowwww Josh Barnett with sub with 15 seconds left !!!
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
Records are set to be broken. War Master with the FINISH #metamoris #csw
— Mackens Semerzier (@MackDaMenaceMMA) August 10, 2014
Records are set to be broken. War Master with the FINISH #metamoris #csw
— Mackens Semerzier (@MackDaMenaceMMA) August 10, 2014
1st time Dean has been submitted in 16yrs! #AllHailTheWarmaster #CatchAsCatchCan
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
1st time Dean has been submitted in 16yrs! #AllHailTheWarmaster #CatchAsCatchCan
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
HOLY SHIT!!!!!! WAAAAAAR MAAASTER!!!!!!!! @JoshLBarnett !!!!!!!!! @MetamorisPro
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 10, 2014
HOLY SHIT!!!!!! WAAAAAAR MAAASTER!!!!!!!! @JoshLBarnett !!!!!!!!! @MetamorisPro
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 10, 2014
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
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
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
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
It would be a honor to fight against Aoki at @MetamorisPro #Metamoris #Metamoris4
— Cristiano Marcello (@CristianoBJJ) August 10, 2014
It would be a honor to fight against Aoki at @MetamorisPro #Metamoris #Metamoris4
— Cristiano Marcello (@CristianoBJJ) August 10, 2014
FROM BOOTH TO SECRET MATCH
Jeff glover vs legend baret yoshida. That’s awesome!!!!! @MetamorisPro #Metamoris4 #NoWarmup
— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) August 10, 2014
Jeff glover vs legend baret yoshida. That’s awesome!!!!! @MetamorisPro #Metamoris4 #NoWarmup
— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) August 10, 2014
Glover vs Yoshida!?!?!? WHAT??????? So awesome @MetamorisPro
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 10, 2014
Glover vs Yoshida!?!?!? WHAT??????? So awesome @MetamorisPro
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 10, 2014
Jeff glover coming out of the commentary booth is pretty cool
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
Jeff glover coming out of the commentary booth is pretty cool
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
Secret match @MetamorisPro is awesome. Jeff…could use some more clothing.
— Ryan Hall (@ryanhallbjj) August 10, 2014
Secret match @MetamorisPro is awesome. Jeff…could use some more clothing.
— Ryan Hall (@ryanhallbjj) August 10, 2014
Not enjoying watching this match whatsoever
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
Not enjoying watching this match whatsoever
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) August 10, 2014
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
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
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
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
I love watching @MetamorisPro !! This grappling is so interesting!!
— Roxanne Modafferi (@Roxyfighter) August 10, 2014
Metamoris 5 @Bourdain VS @Renato_Laranja please
— Ottavia Bourdain (@OttaviaBourdain) August 10, 2014
Metamoris 5 @Bourdain VS @Renato_Laranja please
— Ottavia Bourdain (@OttaviaBourdain) August 10, 2014
KEENAN IMPRESSES
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
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
Let’s go @VinnyMMA. Remember that staph lock I showed ya.
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 10, 2014
“@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
Keenan won me over w/his hilarity #Metamoris4
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
COMPRIDO DRAWS WITH SAULO
I have my brown belt under @compridobjj so I’m pulling for him. #Metamoris4
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
I have my brown belt under @compridobjj so I’m pulling for him. #Metamoris4
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
Let’s go Saulo! @metamoris #vaisaulo #ribeirojiujitsu http://t.co/yqeXM4s62h
— Rafael Lovato Jr. (@lovatojrbjj) August 10, 2014
Let’s go Saulo! @metamoris #vaisaulo #ribeirojiujitsu http://t.co/yqeXM4s62h
— Rafael Lovato Jr. (@lovatojrbjj) August 10, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
TONON CRUISES AGAINST DALE
At @MetamorisPro with @Garry_Tonon let’s go!!! pic.twitter.com/6Hd23aQkXg
— Tom DeBlass (@TomDeBlass) August 9, 2014
At @MetamorisPro with @Garry_Tonon let’s go!!! pic.twitter.com/6Hd23aQkXg
— Tom DeBlass (@TomDeBlass) August 9, 2014
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
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
Congrats @Garry_Tonon!!!! That was beautiful!!! #Metamoris4
— Ottavia Bourdain (@OttaviaBourdain) August 10, 2014
#Metamoris4 is everything submission wrestling matches should be. Awesome venue, presentation, & show! @MetamorisPro
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
#Metamoris4 is everything submission wrestling matches should be. Awesome venue, presentation, & show! @MetamorisPro
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) August 10, 2014
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
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