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SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots for a takedown but Nozadzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nozadzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snake.
Snake tries for a takedown but Nozadzi circles away easily
and Nozadzi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi controlling from the top position.
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pulling down on Snake's head to control his posture.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Snake wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Snake advances to half guard.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take a breather but Nozadzi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snake.
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snake trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
Snake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi 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 (10) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snake is tightening it up a little... Nozadzi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nozadzi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nozadzi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sea Snake!
Sea Snake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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