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GFY 47 - hoot owls f chickens 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 36 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes pushing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snowstrinski is controlling Hughes's trapped leg to prevent Hughes from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowstrinski trying to control here.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snowstrinski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hughes wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hughes
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (4) Hughes
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snowstrinski holds on and takes a little breather.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Hughes is pushing down on Snowstrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snowstrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snowstrinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Snowstrinski has a hand on Hughes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hughes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (7) Hughes
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hughes wants to control the pace but Snowstrinski is squirming around nicely.
Hughes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (2) vs (10) Hughes
Hughes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snowstrinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snowstrinski is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hughes looking to break Snowstrinski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Snowstrinski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hughes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hughes doesn't have the hooks in and Snowstrinski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (10) Hughes
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hughes controls Snowstrinski momentarily but Snowstrinski frees himself.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (12) Hughes
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Snowstrinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (6) vs (12) Hughes
Well, if Snowstrinski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Hughes wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes won't allow Snowstrinski to pass to mount.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace.
Hughes tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Snowstrinski controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (9) vs (12) Hughes
Snowstrinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Snowstrinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Snowstrinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Snowstrinski is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snowstrinski wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Snowstrinski's attempts to control the action.
Snowstrinski prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski content just to control the position here.
Snowstrinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snowstrinski content just to control the position here.
Snowstrinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski controlling his opponent.
Hughes wants to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away.
Snowstrinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Snowstrinski's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes manages to control the position for a moment.
Snowstrinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughes wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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