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SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes 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 20 wins and 8 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Luis Marrero! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Marrero is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Marrero clinches up against the cage. Marrero is working for takedown but Snake is calmly controlling the position for now. Marrero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marrero to the mat. Marrero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Marrero Snake trying to control but Marrero is working from the bottom. Marrero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snake trying to control but Marrero is working from the bottom. Marrero wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard. Marrero wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. Marrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marrero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Marrero Snake tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs. Marrero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snake is not content to let Marrero control the position. Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snake gets back to full guard.
Marrero stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Marrero A lull in the action here as Marrero stalls from top position. Marrero wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy. Marrero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marrero off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (6) vs (5) Marrero Snake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snake gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control. Marrero tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
Snake is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Marrero won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Snake off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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