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SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marston's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snake to get the leverage.
Marston gets back to full guard.
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston trying to control the position.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is looking to sweep but instead, Snake has passed into half guard.
Marston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marston looking for subs off his back but Snake has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Marston actively working from the bottom here.
Marston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marston trying to control but Snake postures up.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Marston trying to control here.
Snake is trying to work for a kimura but Marston is defending well.
Marston 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.
Snake stalling away here and it's allowed Marston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marston 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.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Marston is trying to keep Snake in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston looking to control but Snake passes into half guard.
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Marston is controlling Snake's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Snake
Marston trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Marston content to stall in guard here.
Marston won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Snake
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marston takes a little break here. Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snake, who protects the arm well.
Marston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marston but great work by Snake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (5) vs (6) Snake
Marston tries to buck Snake off but Snake is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marston sneaks back into half guard.
Marston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (9) vs (6) Snake
Marston working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Snake right now.
Marston is looking for a rear naked choke here but Snake reverses the position brilliantly into Marston's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (9) vs (8) Snake
Snake sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Marston doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Snake paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Marston - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Marston!
A pretty intense looking Jim Marston took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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