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SSG 269 Macker vs Finn PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leg Humpa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Humpa tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Snake takes the fight into the clinch.
Snake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Humpa tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
Snake gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Humpa
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Humpa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Humpa gets full guard.
Humpa keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Humpa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Humpa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake is pulling down on Humpa's head. It's preventing any offense from Humpa, at least for the moment.
Humpa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Humpa
Snake is trying to work for a sweep but Humpa has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (2) vs (7) Humpa
Humpa looking to control but Snake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (7) Humpa
Humpa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake preventing the sweep.
Humpa keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Humpa controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Humpa is retaining full guard.
Snake won't allow Humpa to sweep him here.
Humpa keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Humpa looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake stays in close to Humpa's body and controls the position.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake postures up.
Humpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Humpa is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humpa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Humpa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Humpa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Humpa wants to hit a sweep here but Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Humpa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (7) Humpa
Snake controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Humpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake wants to take Humpa's back but he can't do it this time.
Humpa is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snake fails to advance to Humpa's back.
Humpa wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Humpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Humpa doesn't allow it.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Humpa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Humpa is holding on tight.
Humpa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Humpa trying to control but Snake postures up.
Humpa gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Humpa is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Humpa looking for a sweep. Not yet Humpa, not yet.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Humpa is keeping the position for now.
Snake stands and throws Humpa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (7) Humpa
Humpa is looking for a sweep.
Snake has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Humpa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (12) vs (7) Humpa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Humpa is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Humpa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Humpa tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Humpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Snake moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Snake (15) vs (7) Humpa
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Humpa tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snake controlling well, preventing Humpa from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snake is looking for the choke from the back position but Humpa is controlling his hands well.
Humpa won't enjoy being in this position. Snake looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Humpa is tapping - it's over boys! Snake picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! |
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