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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snake rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Snake gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter is working for takedown but Snake is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snake stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Snake looking for a takedown.
Snake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snake is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snake after a bit of a struggle.
Hunter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Snake
Snake is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snake has one of Hunter's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter happy to just control the position for now.
Hunter wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Hunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter controls the position.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Hunter controlling the position from side mount.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snake wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hunter 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.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Hunter is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Snake trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunter (4) vs (4) Snake
Hunter tries to break free.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Hunter manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (4) Snake
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Snake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (9) vs (4) Snake
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snake is being controlled here.
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunter (9) vs (8) Snake
Snake looking for the choke from the back.
Snake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snake has the hooks in. Hunter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Snake is looking to control Hunter but Hunter is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hunter rolls, trying to escape but Snake keeps control of the position.
Snake not allowing Hunter to control his hands.
Hunter tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Snake on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hunter is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Snake wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him.
Good control from Snake.
Hunter is trying to roll into a better position but Snake has get a rear naked choke and Hunter is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! |
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