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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Logan Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klopstock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Snyder
Klopstock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snyder looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Klopstock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snyder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snyder slips nicely into half guard.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Snyder has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back.
Snyder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klopstock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Snyder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (5) Snyder#SUB2#
Snyder has control of Klopstock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Klopstock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Klopstock is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snyder has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (0) vs (8) Snyder#SUB2#
Snyder has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Snyder working for the choke. #SUB2#
Snyder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
My spies in California Top Team inform me that Snyder has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Snyder is persistently looking for the submission but Klopstock is defending it well.
Klopstock rolls, trying to escape but Snyder keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Snyder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Klopstock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Klopstock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snyder's guard. Nice work there by Klopstock.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (8) Snyder
Klopstock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klopstock slips nicely into half guard.
Klopstock is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snyder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klopstock won't allow Snyder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Snyder has his foot on Klopstock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klopstock works his way back into a safe position though.
Klopstock forces his way into half guard.
Snyder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now.
Klopstock trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom.
Snyder can't keep his opponent in guard - Klopstock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Klopstock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snyder sees it coming and defends easily.
Snyder gets back to full guard.
Snyder 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.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Snyder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klopstock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Snyder is keeping the position.#T4#
Snyder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klopstock is one step ahead there.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klopstock passes Snyder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snyder is trying to get back to full guard.
Snyder is in trouble now - Klopstock has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (5) vs (8) Snyder
Snyder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klopstock trying to control but Snyder is having none of it.
Klopstock content just to control the position here.
Snyder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Klopstock tries to pass to full mount but Snyder defends it. #SUB#
Klopstock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snyder is just riding it out for now. Klopstock eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Snyder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klopstock pulls his head out easily.
Klopstock is keen to just control but Snyder is a slippery customer.
Snyder wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klopstock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klopstock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (5) vs (12) Snyder
Klopstock turns into Snyder and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (7) vs (12) Snyder
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snyder wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Snyder is keeping the position.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klopstock stands and throws Snyder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (10) vs (12) Snyder
Snyder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klopstock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Klopstock is controlling the pace.
Snyder tries to get to full guard but Klopstock has control of the leg.
Klopstock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Klopstock seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Snyder is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonhard Klopstock!
Leonhard Klopstock managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dangerous Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Logan Snyder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
IronSide forces Snyder back against the cage and clinches.
IronSide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Snyder is trying to drag IronSide to the mat but IronSide just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snyder is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
IronSide works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snyder (0) vs (2) IronSide
We've been hearing good reports from Snyder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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.#SUB#
Snyder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IronSide defends well.
Snyder looking for a sweep. Not yet Snyder, not yet.
IronSide's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder looking to hit a scissor sweep but IronSide is one step ahead there.
IronSide passes into half guard. #T1#
IronSide is trying to control. Snyder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snyder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snyder.#SUB#
Snyder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IronSide can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IronSide stopping the sweep attempt from Snyder.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snyder looking for a sweep. Not yet Snyder, not yet. #SUB#
Snyder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IronSide is aware though and is defending well.
Snyder 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.
Snyder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (2) vs (2) IronSide
IronSide keeping full guard, as Snyder tries to pass. #T2#
IronSide wants to sweep but no luck.
IronSide keeping full guard, as Snyder tries to pass. #SUB2#
IronSide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snyder defends it easily.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is keeping the position.
Snyder passes IronSide's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snyder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snyder is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
IronSide is pressing down on Snyder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
IronSide keeping full guard, as Snyder tries to pass. #SUB2#
IronSide has his foot on Snyder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snyder works his way back into a safe position though.
Snyder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IronSide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IronSide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IronSide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snyder manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (2) vs (4) IronSide
IronSide won't allow Snyder to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Snyder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IronSide's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (4) vs (4) IronSide
Snyder is looking to pass into half guard but IronSide pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now IronSide is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (4) vs (6) IronSide#SUB#
Snyder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! IronSide has picked Snyder up and slammed him! Snyder can't keep hold of the triangle and IronSide manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (4) vs (9) IronSide
Snyder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
IronSide just content to control the position.
Snyder is looking to regain half guard here but IronSide keeps moving and retains side control.
Snyder sneaks back into half guard.
Snyder wants to improve his position but IronSide is controlling well.
Snyder manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Snyder is looking to sweep but instead, IronSide has passed into half guard.
Snyder is looking for a sweep. IronSide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snyder works his way to full guard. Good work.
IronSide preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Snyder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead IronSide passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (4) vs (12) IronSide
Snyder being controlled for a moment.
Snyder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but IronSide wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6##SUB2#
IronSide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snyder is trying to improve his position.
IronSide trying to control the position but Snyder is working away.
Snyder is looking to reverse the position.
Snyder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snyder gets full guard.#SUB#
Snyder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because IronSide has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Snyder looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Snyder is trying to get back to full guard.
Snyder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snyder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IronSide's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (6) vs (12) IronSide
Snyder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (9) vs (12) IronSide
Snyder is trying to move to mount but IronSide reverses beautifully and ends up in Snyder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (9) vs (14) IronSide#SUB#
Snyder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! IronSide has picked Snyder up and slammed him! Snyder can't keep hold of the triangle and IronSide manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (9) vs (17) IronSide#T8#
IronSide trying to control the position but Snyder is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
IronSide is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on IronSide's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
IronSide prevents Snyder from improving his position.
Snyder wants to sweep but IronSide has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (9) vs (20) IronSide
Snyder is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but IronSide is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snyder (9) vs (22) IronSide#T9#
IronSide controlling the pace for now.
Snyder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
IronSide working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
IronSide looking to control but Snyder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snyder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snyder manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snyder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (11) vs (22) IronSide#T10#
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is keeping the position.
Snyder is pushing down on IronSide's leg trying to pass to half guard. IronSide is fighting to maintain full guard but Snyder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snyder wants to pass to mount but IronSide is defending the position. #SUB2#
IronSide looking for submissions off his back.
Snyder is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and IronSide reverses the position - he's now on top in Snyder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (11) vs (24) IronSide#SUB#
IronSide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snyder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IronSide has managed to get both his arms back between Snyder's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Snyder is looking to sweep but instead, IronSide has passed into half guard.
Snyder tries to roll over but IronSide keeps him under control.#SUB#
Snyder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snyder gets full guard.#T12#
Snyder 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snyder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (13) vs (24) IronSide
Snyder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snyder slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Snyder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but IronSide sees it coming and defends easily.
Snyder is breathing heavily.
Snyder wants to pass to mount but IronSide is defending the position. #SUB#
Snyder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, IronSide has managed to free his arm - good work.
IronSide gets full guard.#T13#
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is keeping the position.
Snyder preventing the sweep.
IronSide is adopting a defensive guard.
Snyder passes IronSide's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snyder tries to pass to full mount but IronSide defends it.
IronSide wants to improve his position but Snyder is controlling well.
Snyder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for IronSide! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (16) vs (24) IronSide#T14#
IronSide keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IronSide is controlling an arm, preventing Snyder from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
IronSide manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Snyder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
IronSide wins on points by 24 to 16. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Logan Snyder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Bomba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snyder with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bomba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snyder is pressed up against the cage. Bomba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snyder down to the mat. Snyder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snyder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Bomba counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Bomba jumps guard.
Bomba controls Snyder momentarily but Snyder frees himself. #SUB2#
Bomba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snyder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snyder passes Bomba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder trying to mount his opponent but Bomba defends it.
Snyder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (3) vs (0) Bomba
Snyder tries to move to mount but Bomba blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Snyder tries for a kimura but Bomba is defending well.
Snyder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snyder working away.#SUB#
Snyder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bomba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snyder works to advance to full mount. Bomba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snyder (5) vs (0) Bomba#SUB#
Snyder throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bomba has his hands clasped together but Snyder breaks the hold and Bomba is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Snyder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Snyder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Snyder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snyder trying to mount his opponent but Satus Ad Finem defends it.
Snyder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Snyder fails to advance to Satus Ad Finem's back. #SUB#
Snyder is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Snyder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Logan Snyder!
Victus Satus Ad Finem was interviewed post fight and said 'Loss number 4.'. |
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