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SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus 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 19 wins and 7 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake tries to keep at a distance but Soderberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snake has picked Soderberg up - he's going for a ride! Snake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Soderberg
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Soderberg is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soderberg has an active guard here but Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soderberg! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (0) Soderberg
Snake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Soderberg wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Soderberg 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 (7) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snake dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (9) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg is not content to let Snake control the position.
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (12) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soderberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Soderberg wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snake prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Soderberg is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Snake is tapping! Great win for Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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