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SSG 344 Hall vs Bar 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 14 wins and 3 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marlin's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Marlin
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin trying to control the position here.
Snake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Marlin working a defensive guard here.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlin keeps working.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Snake moves into full mount! Marlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snake fails to advance to Marlin's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Marlin is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (0) Marlin
Snake keeps control of the position as Marlin tries to break free.
Marlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
Snake is persistently looking for the submission but Marlin is defending it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Marlin tries to buck him off.
Marlin trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marlin's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Snake's hands.
Snake trying to control.
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Marlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Marlin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marlin 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.
Snake controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Snake is pulling down on Marlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Marlin, at least for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Marlin 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.
Snake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marlin pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marlin stalling.
Marlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (5) Marlin
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake wants to sweep here but Marlin controlling him for the moment.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin passes Snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Marlin passes into side control, despite Snake's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (8) Marlin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Snake gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Snake takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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