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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Camaras Account! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake instigates a clinch.
Account stops a takedown attempt from Snake.
Snake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Account gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Account has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Account jumps guard but Snake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Account is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Account's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camaras Account. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Account tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Account is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Account to the mat. Account regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Account (0) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Account pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Account gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Account (2) vs (2) Snake
Account stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Account rolls with it to try and escape but Snake cranks on the arm and Account is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Snake! |
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