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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 54 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Snake#T2#
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Snake wants to control but Rodriquez passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Snake is trying to control but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Snake
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriquez prevents Snake from getting the reversal.#T5#
Rodriquez fails to take his opponent's back.
Snake is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Snake
Snake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Snake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (4) Snake
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T6#
Snake passes into half guard.
Snake controlling the action here.
Snake moves into full mount! Rodriquez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (7) Snake
Rodriquez is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Snake trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake avoids the attempt from Rodriquez to control.#T8#
Rodriquez holds on to Snake around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snake looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Snake controlling the pace.
Snake prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T10#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (7) Snake
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake looking to control.
#T11#
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodriquez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Snake has locked up a guillotine! Snake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rodriquez is holding on here and Snake must be using up a lot of energy. Rodriquez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Snake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sea Snake!
Sea Snake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bo Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Snake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lo was covering up waiting for the punch and Snake finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo seems keen to control Snake's posture.#T1#
Snake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T2#
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Lo has his hands on Snake's head, controlling the position.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snake trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Snake won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Lo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Lo
Snake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lo 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. #T5#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snake holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Snake keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Snake is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Snake 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 (4) vs (2) Lo
Snake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?#T8#
Lo keeping control of the position.
Snake trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is in trouble now - Snake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (2) Lo#SUB#
Snake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lo is now in Snake's guard. A big mistake from Snake there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (4) Lo#T9#
Lo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snake is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture.
Lo postures up.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Snake 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 (9) vs (4) Lo#SUB#
Snake has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lo defend it? Snake steps over the head and cranks it - Lo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sea Snake!
An out of breath Sea Snake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 721
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prochazka was covering up waiting for the punch and Snake finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Snake stands and throws Prochazka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Snake keeps moving and retains side control.
Snake controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka prevents Snake from moving into mount. #T1##SUB#
Snake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Prochazka wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Prochazka's legs. #T2#
Snake trying to control the position but Prochazka is working away.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka prevents Snake from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Snake politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Snake prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Snake taking a break here but Prochazka is having none of it and regains half guard.
Prochazka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Prochazka reverses the position - he's now on top in Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Prochazka
Snake working a defensive guard but Prochazka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (5) Prochazka#T4#
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Prochazka dominates the positioning.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prochazka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face as Prochazka controls the position.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
Snake is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T6#
Snake looks to move to half guard but instead Prochazka has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (5) vs (7) Prochazka
Prochazka prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
Snake tries to control Prochazka's body but Prochazka pushes him off. Snake squirms to his side and now Prochazka has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snake (5) vs (10) Prochazka
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake wants to escape the position.
Prochazka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Snake trying to control the hands but Prochazka won't let him.
Prochazka controls the action.#T7#
Prochazka is trying to stick to Snake's back but Snake is turning into Prochazka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Prochazka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (10) Prochazka
Prochazka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Prochazka is pulling down on Snake's head to control his posture. #T8#
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prochazka 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.
Snake wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving. #T9#
Snake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake stays in close to Prochazka's body and controls the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Prochazka looking for a sweep. Not yet Prochazka, not yet. #T10#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake is really struggling to control Prochazka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Prochazka working a defensive guard here.
Prochazka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (12) Prochazka
Prochazka trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Prochazka pushes his legs off easily.
Snake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Prochazka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snake is looking to control Prochazka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Prochazka seems content to control.#T12#
Prochazka prevents Snake from improving his position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Snake trying to hold on to Prochazka's head to control him but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka not doing much here.
Snake wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13##T14#
Prochazka stalling.
Let's hope that Prochazka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake wants to sweep but Prochazka has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (15) Prochazka
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 15 to 7.
Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 717
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crazy Horse's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Snake might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Snake is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy Horse pulls Snake in close to his closed guard and prevents Snake from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy Horse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Crazy Horse is adopting a defensive guard.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crazy Horse pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Snake is looking to advance position but Crazy Horse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (4) vs (2) Snake#T2#
Crazy Horse wants to take Snake's back here but Snake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Crazy Horse is working hard here to advance position.
Snake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake tries to hold on but Crazy Horse pushes him away. #T3#
Crazy Horse controlling the pace for now.
Snake wants to control but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Crazy Horse has control of the leg.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Snake is trying to control but Crazy Horse manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (7) vs (2) Snake#T4#
Snake wants to hold on but Crazy Horse pushes him away.
Crazy Horse seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snake is holding on tight.
Snake holds on for dear life.
Crazy Horse avoids the attempt from Snake to control.
Crazy Horse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Snake is trying to escape the mount.
Snake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (10) vs (2) Snake
Snake trying to control the hands but Crazy Horse breaks the grip.
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Crazy Horse keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Snake trying to control but not successfully.
Snake tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crazy Horse controlling from the back.
Crazy Horse not allowing Snake to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Crazy Horse gets his hands free as Snake looks to control.
Crazy Horse keeps control of the position as Snake tries to break free.
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
Snake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crazy Horse has good solid back control here.
Snake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Snake is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Snake tries to break free.
Crazy Horse is not going to allow Snake to sit and survive in this position.
Crazy Horse has the hooks in. Snake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crazy Horse's guard. Nice work there by Snake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (10) vs (4) Snake#T9#
Crazy Horse trying to control the position here.
Snake is looking to pass into half guard but Crazy Horse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crazy Horse is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (12) vs (4) Snake#T10#
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crazy Horse is now in half guard.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Crazy Horse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is pressing down on Crazy Horse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crazy Horse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Snake working a defensive guard but Crazy Horse manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (15) vs (4) Snake
Crazy Horse working away.
Snake tries to bench press Crazy Horse off him but Crazy Horse keeps the position.
Crazy Horse working away.#T12#
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse just content to control the position.
Snake is trying to control Crazy Horse's posture but Crazy Horse avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Crazy Horse trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T13#
Crazy Horse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Snake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Snake is not content to let Crazy Horse control the position.
Snake sneaks back into half guard.#T14#
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Crazy Horse has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse content to control rather than advance.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath William Crazy Horse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 715
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hozdic defends well and Snake ends up having to push Hozdic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown but Hozdic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Hozdic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Snake
Hozdic passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Snake
Snake is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Snake struggling a bit here.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Hozdic stalls from top position.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hozdic controls the position.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Hozdic in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake gets back to half guard.
Hozdic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Snake
Snake tries to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away. #T4#
Snake is trying desperately to improve position.
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Snake is looking to get to half guard.
Snake tries to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Snake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hozdic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Snake is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Snake
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic wants to take Snake's back here but Snake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Snake is trying desperately to improve position.
Snake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (14) vs (0) Snake
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Snake just trying to survive but Hozdic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Snake from escaping the position.
Snake just trying to survive but Hozdic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hozdic is riding his opponent, not letting Snake buck him off.
Snake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Snake.
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Hozdic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hozdic doesn't have the hooks in and Snake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (14) vs (2) Snake#T10#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic has control of Snake's left arm, preventing Snake from doing any damage.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (16) vs (2) Snake
Hozdic advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (19) vs (2) Snake
Snake is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Snake is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake struggling a bit here.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Hozdic dominates the positioning.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hozdic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hozdic's best efforts.
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.#T13##SUB2#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hozdic is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Snake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (22) vs (2) Snake
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Snake is being controlled here.
Snake is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
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 17 wins and 6 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sea Snake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as John Snake sprawls well. John Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sea Snake gets slowly back to his feet.
Sea Snake misses with a takedown #CL#
and John Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sea Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
John Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Snake.#TD#
John Snake has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sea Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: John Snake (2) vs (0) Sea Snake
John Snake wants to control from the top but Sea Snake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Snake is trying to hold John Snake in close to prevent damage but John Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
John Snake is keen to just control but Sea Snake is a slippery customer.#T1#
Sea Snake is trying to control but can't.
Sea Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Sea Snake won't allow John Snake to pass to mount.
Sea Snake wants to control the action here but instead John Snake manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (5) vs (0) Sea Snake
Sea Snake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Sea Snake doesn't allow it.
Sea Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Sea Snake tries to get to full guard but John Snake has control of the leg.
Sea Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
John Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
John Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sea Snake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Sea Snake's legs - danger averted.
Sea Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea Snake, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
John Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John Snake wants to pass the guard but Sea Snake is keeping the position.
John Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
John Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Sea Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (5) vs (2) Sea Snake
Sea Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
John Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Sea Snake trying to control but John Snake is working from the bottom.
John Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sea Snake is pushing down on John Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. John Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Sea Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
John Snake has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sea Snake escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sea Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (5) vs (5) Sea Snake
Sea Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for John Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: John Snake (5) vs (7) Sea Snake
John Snake 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: John Snake (7) vs (7) Sea Snake
John Snake postures up.
#T5#
John Snake preventing the sweep.
Sea Snake looking to control.
John Snake stands and throws Sea Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (10) vs (7) Sea Snake
Sea Snake stops John Snake from passing to mount.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on John Snake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Sea Snake gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead John Snake passes into half guard.
Sea Snake is looking for a sweep. John Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sea Snake is not content to let John Snake control the position.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
John Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Sea Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sea Snake moves into full guard.
Sea Snake is trying to control the position but John Snake postures up.
John Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sea Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sea Snake keeping moving, preventing John Snake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sea Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John Snake defends well.#T8#
Sea Snake keeping full guard, as John Snake tries to pass.
Sea Snake wants to control the position but John Snake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Sea Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Sea Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: John Snake (10) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake controlling well, preventing John Snake from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake working for a choke but John Snake reverses nicely into Sea Snake 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (12) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9##SUB2#
Sea Snake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Sea Snake.
John Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sea Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea Snake, not yet. #T10#
Sea Snake trying to control the position here.
John Snake trying to control but Sea Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sea Snake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! John Snake has picked Sea Snake up and slammed him! Sea Snake can't keep hold of the triangle and John Snake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (15) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake is trying to improve his position.
Sea Snake tries to control but John Snake manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: John Snake (18) vs (11) Sea Snake
John Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
John Snake biding his time, controlling Sea Snake. #T11##SUB#
Sea Snake fending off the submission attempt from John Snake.
Sea Snake tries to escape but John Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. John Snake controlling the positon.
Sea Snake trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Sea Snake prevents John Snake from getting a body triangle.
Sea Snake is in bad spot here.
John Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sea Snake is in bad spot here.
#T13#
John Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sea Snake tries to roll but John Snake sticks to his back.
Sea Snake turns into John Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (18) vs (13) Sea Snake
Sea Snake trying to control but John Snake is working from the bottom.
Sea Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake has gone for a leg lock! John Snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sea Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (20) vs (13) Sea Snake#T14##SUB2#
Sea Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John Snake defends it easily.
John Snake forces his way into half guard.
Sea Snake wants to control but John Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
John Snake prevents Sea Snake from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Snake takes the fight on points by 20 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardosi as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Cardosi forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Cardosi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
Cardosi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Cardosi#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Cardosi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi controls the position.
Snake struggling a bit here.#T1#
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardosi's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Snake trying to control here.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Snake tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Cardosi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Cardosi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Snake looking for subs off his back but Cardosi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Snake gets full guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Snake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Snake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cardosi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Cardosi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (13) Cardosi#T6#
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Snake to control.
Snake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (0) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB#
Snake has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snake keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Snake moves into full guard.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardosi is now in half guard.
Snake is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardosi looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to control.
Cardosi 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.#T10#
Cardosi trying to control the position here.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here. #T11#
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (16) Cardosi#T12#
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy.
Snake wants to control for a moment but Cardosi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Snake is trying to control. Cardosi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake trying to control the pace.
Snake is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard. #T14#
Cardosi trying to control the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (16) Cardosi
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Thiago Cardosi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
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#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB2#
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.#T2#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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#T5#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T8#
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.
#SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB#
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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Event:
SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kyng has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kyng has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (4) vs (0) Snake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Snake.
Snake wants to escape the position.
Kyng controlling from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake tries to roll but Kyng sticks to his back.
#T1#
Kyng controlling from the back.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Snake tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kyng controlling the positon.
Snake is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake is really stuck here.
Snake wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyng gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snake trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Snake can't escape the position.
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
Snake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snake doesn't escape. #T4#
Snake rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
Snake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyng.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Snake tries to break free.
What can Snake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Snake turns into Kyng and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (4) vs (2) Snake#T5#
Kyng managing to control the position.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyng dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (6) vs (2) Snake
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng pushes down on Snake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.#T6#
Snake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T7#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snake gets full guard.
Kyng looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyng stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (9) vs (2) Snake
Kyng controls the position.
Snake is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Snake is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake is still trying to improve position.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Snake controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Snake tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is staying tight to Snake's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snake's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T11#
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snake is trying to improve his position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it. #T13#
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snake's shoulder. That is not cool.
Snake wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Snake is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Snake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyng.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is not content to let Kyng control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
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 8 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Snake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Snake seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuningas is trying to control but Snake passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Snake trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Snake is really struggling to control Kuningas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (0) Kuningas#T1#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake wants to take Kuningas's back but he can't do it this time.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Snake postures up.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape.
Kuningas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Snake goes for an armbar but Kuningas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuningas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (2) Kuningas#T3##SUB#
Snake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kuningas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (5) Kuningas
Snake is trying to control Kuningas's posture but Kuningas avoids it.
Snake regains half guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Kuningas preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake 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 (9) vs (5) Kuningas
Kuningas moves into full guard.
Kuningas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas 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 (9) vs (7) Kuningas#T5#
Snake wants to control the action here but instead Kuningas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (9) vs (10) Kuningas
Snake is working to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to hold on but Kuningas pushes him away.
Kuningas fails to advance to Snake's back.
Kuningas controlling his opponent.
Snake regains half guard.#T6#
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is staying active underneath Kuningas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Snake controlling the position.
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9##SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuningas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuningas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuningas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
#T10#
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Snake has an active guard here but Kuningas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuningas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well. #T11#
Snake is not content to let Kuningas control the position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuningas is working away from the top position though.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Kuningas controlling the action here.#T12#
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuningas from advancing position.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Kuningas trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuningas in particular looking to stall.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Snake 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.
Kuningas is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuningas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snake is holding on to half guard well.
Snake is looking to control Kuningas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuningas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Snake ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Snake is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Snake gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Snake
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson's coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Snake controls the position.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Snake working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Snake pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Robinson reverses the position - he's now on top in Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Snake
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Snake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robinson escapes and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (4) Snake
Snake is not content to let Robinson control the position. #T3#
Snake is trying to work for a sweep but Robinson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (7) vs (4) Snake
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Robinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Snake defends it well.
Robinson controlling his opponent. #T4#
Robinson fails to advance to Snake's back.
Snake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake gets back to half guard.
Snake is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Snake is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Snake is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.#T6#
Robinson is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7##SUB2#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Snake working for submissions but it's allowed Robinson to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Robinson wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (10) vs (4) Snake
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson fails to advance to Snake's back.
Snake wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.#T9#
Snake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake can't escape the position.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Snake tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
Snake wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson wants to take Snake's back here but Snake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Snake tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
Snake is controlling an arm, preventing Robinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Robinson trying to control from Snake's half guard. Snake has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Snake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robinson has picked Snake up and slammed him! Snake can't keep hold of the triangle and Robinson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (13) vs (4) Snake
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake looks to move to half guard but instead Robinson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (15) vs (4) Snake
Snake is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Robinson moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (18) vs (4) Snake#T12#
What can Snake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.
Snake staying busy and making it hard for Robinson to control.
Robinson is trying to stick to Snake's back but Snake is turning into Robinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (18) vs (6) Snake
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson pulls Snake in to control the position.
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. #T13#
Robinson pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Snake is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Snake's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Declan Robinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
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 12 wins and 7 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camoran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Camoran
Snake wants to control but Camoran postures up.
Camoran controls the position from side control.
Snake prevents Camoran from improving position.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Camoran trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Snake looking for a sweep but Camoran has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (6) Camoran
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Snake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snake is trying to keep Camoran in close.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camoran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Camoran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Snake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (6) Camoran
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake trying to control but Camoran is working from the bottom. #T4#
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Camoran is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camoran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camoran manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Camoran.
Snake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camoran is not content to let Snake control the position.#SUB#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB#
Snake seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Snake wants to control but Camoran is keeping him busy.
Camoran wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snake in particular looking to stall.
Camoran gets full guard.
Snake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Snake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camoran 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 (8) Camoran
Snake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Snake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Camoran wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Camoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Snake is looking to control Camoran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?#T9#
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake wants to sweep but Camoran has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (2) vs (11) Camoran
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camoran off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (6) vs (11) Camoran#SUB#
Snake has his arm under Camoran's chin here. Game over son! Snake squeezes tightly and Camoran is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sea Snake!
A victorious Sea Snake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 9 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vazquez clinches up with Snake and pushes him back against the cage.
Snake tries to pull guard but Vazquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Vazquez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Snake#SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura here.
Vazquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snake holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snake has his hands on Vazquez's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez advances to half guard. #T2#
Snake tries to get to full guard but Vazquez has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Vazquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (0) Snake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake tries to hold on but Vazquez pushes him away.
Vazquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Vazquez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3##SUB#
Vazquez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Snake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snake and Vazquez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vazquez looking to control but instead Snake has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vazquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snake defends it well.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake tries to roll over but Vazquez keeps him under control.#T4#
Snake is looking to control Vazquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez preventing the sweep. #T5#
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Snake has control of Vazquez's left arm, preventing Vazquez from doing any damage.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Vazquez slips nicely into half guard.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake pulls Vazquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Vazquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Snake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vazquez is now in half guard.
Vazquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snake reverses the position - he's now on top in Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (5) vs (2) Snake
Snake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Snake is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.
Vazquez has his hands clasped together around Snake's back. He's all about the action.#T9#
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is taking a breather. Vazquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vazquez trying to control here.
#T10#
Vazquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.#T11#
Vazquez trying to control here.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vazquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (5) Snake
Vazquez has given up his back here. Will Snake look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (5) vs (8) Snake
Snake trying to control.#SUB2#
Snake tightening his grip on Vazquez, looking for the choke. #T13#
Snake trying to control.
Vazquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snake biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Snake looking for the choke but no joy. #T14#
Snake keeps control of the position as Vazquez tries to break free.
Snake avoiding Vazquez 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (8) Snake
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sea Snake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
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 13 wins and 2 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
John Snake gets a clinch.
Sea Snake jumps guard but John Snake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sea Snake is trying to pull guard but John Snake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
John Snake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sea Snake regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: John Snake (2) vs (0) Sea Snake
Sea Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John Snake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sea Snake has John Snake pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sea Snake is keeping the position for now. #T1#
John Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Snake pushes down on Sea Snake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sea Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Sea Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
John Snake wants to control but Sea Snake is keeping him busy.
Sea Snake is looking for a sweep. John Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
John Snake is looking to advance position but Sea Snake won't allow it.
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#
John Snake is looking for a kimura here.
John Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Sea Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
John Snake is looking to stall here but Sea Snake recovers full guard.
John Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sea Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sea Snake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sea Snake keeping moving, preventing John Snake from controlling successfully. #T4#
John Snake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sea Snake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sea Snake wants to hit a sweep here but John Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sea Snake there! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (5) vs (0) Sea Snake
Sea Snake wants to control but John Snake is having none of it.#T5#
John Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sea Snake is looking to escape.
Sea Snake wants to hold on but John Snake pushes him away.
Sea Snake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
John Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sea Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (8) vs (0) Sea Snake
Sea Snake stops John Snake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Sea Snake gets back to half guard.
Sea Snake is not content to let John Snake control the position.
John Snake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sea Snake is trying to maintain the position but John Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Sea Snake keeping control of the position.
Sea Snake tries to get to full guard but John Snake has control of the leg.
John Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sea Snake is trying to maintain the position but John Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
John Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
John Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sea Snake tries to get to full guard but John Snake has control of the leg. #T9#
John Snake is looking to advance position but Sea Snake won't allow it.
Sea Snake wants to control but John Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sea Snake tries to get to full guard but John Snake has control of the leg.
Sea Snake trying to control here.
John Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sea Snake keeps working. #T10#
Sea Snake trying to hold on to John Snake's head to control him but John Snake postures up.
John Snake controlling the pace.
John Snake is keen to just control but Sea Snake is a slippery customer.
Sea Snake keeping control of the position.
John Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
John Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sea Snake keeps working.
John Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
John Snake trying to control the action but Sea Snake is working from the bottom. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with John Snake in particular looking to stall.
Sea Snake desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sea Snake trying to hold on to John Snake's head to control him but John Snake postures up.
John Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
John Snake trying to mount his opponent but Sea Snake defends it.
John Snake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (11) vs (0) Sea Snake
You can see the frustration on Sea Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John Snake has control of an arm but Sea Snake manages to advance to John Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: John Snake (11) vs (4) Sea Snake#T14#
John Snake is keeping busy.
Sea Snake biding his time, controlling John Snake.
John Snake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sea Snake controlling well, preventing John Snake from escaping the position.
Sea Snake avoiding John Snake 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Snake takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Snake gets tackled into the cage by Sadrano. Sadrano maintains the clinch. #TD#
Sadrano lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadrano (2) vs (0) Snake
Snake is pulling down on Sadrano's head to control his posture.
Sadrano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully.
Sadrano postures up.
Sadrano pushes down on Snake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snake keeping hold of Sadrano's head, controlling as best he can.
Snake wants to control but Sadrano is keeping busy.
#T2#
Snake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sadrano is staying active.
Sadrano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Sadrano is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Sadrano prevents Snake from improving his position.#T3#
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully.
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadrano wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB2#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snake looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sadrano passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (0) Snake#SUB#
Sadrano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snake gets back to half guard.
Snake gets full guard.#T5#
Sadrano trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Sadrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sadrano uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (8) vs (0) Snake
Sadrano trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Sadrano advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadrano (10) vs (0) Snake#T6#
Snake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snake keeping hold of Sadrano's head, controlling as best he can.
Snake trying to control here.
Sadrano wants to advance to full mount but Snake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sadrano pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7##SUB#
Sadrano is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
Snake wants to control but Sadrano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (13) vs (0) Snake
Sadrano is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake prevents Sadrano from moving into mount.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB#
Sadrano swings around for an armbar but Snake sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sadrano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadrano (13) vs (2) Snake
Snake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake pushing down on Sadrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sadrano trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Snake is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sadrano as he works his way to full guard.
Sadrano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Snake is posturing up here but Sadrano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Snake tries to roll out but it's too tight and Snake has to tap! Slick submission there by Sadrano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arelvam Sadrano!
A very excited looking Arelvam Sadrano 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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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Chai has clasped his hands together around Snake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Chai
Snake is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Snake denies him.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai stalling. #T1#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Snake trying to control here.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position. #SUB#
Snake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai not doing much here.
#T3#
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snake reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai pulls Snake in to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (4) Chai#SUB#
Snake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Snake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snake trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Snake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snake prevents Chai from improving his position.
Snake wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (4) Chai
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Snake trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snake avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Snake fails to move to back control. #T6#
Snake looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Snake from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Chai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Chai can't escape the position.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Snake is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chai wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is pressing down on Snake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai has Snake pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Snake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (11) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snake wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Well, if Snake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T11#
Chai wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Snake is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Chai is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Snake trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Chai is not content to let Snake control the position.
Chai trying to control but Snake postures up.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Well, if Snake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Chai tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (14) vs (4) Chai
Chai is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai regains half guard.
Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Sea Snake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 329 Feet vs Finn
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 4 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Snake clinches up with Engine and pushes him back against the cage.
Snake jumps guard but Engine stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Engine turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Engine
Snake wants to control but Engine postures up.
Engine happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Engine is trying to get an arm triangle but Snake is defending well.
Engine content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Engine controlling the position from side mount.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Snake's legs. #T2#
Engine trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Engine working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Snake is looking to regain half guard here but Engine keeps moving and retains side control.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Engine's best efforts.
Snake trying to control here.
#T3#
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. #SUB2#
Engine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Engine passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Engine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Engine 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 trying to hold on to Engine's head to control him but Engine postures up.
#T5#
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Engine jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (7) Engine
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Engine wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Engine staying calm.#SUB2#
Engine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Engine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Engine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Engine works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (10) Engine
Snake 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 (2) vs (10) Engine
Snake trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Engine managing to control the position.
Engine being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine controlling Snake's posture.
Snake is looking to advance position but Engine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (2) vs (14) Engine
Snake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Engine tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Snake has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Engine's lack of action.
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Snake is not content to let Engine control the position.#SUB2#
Engine is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Engine to get the leverage. #T10#
Engine is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Engine is stalling in the full guard.
Engine looking to pass the guard.
Engine stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engine controls the pace.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine trying to move into half guard but instead Snake has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (14) Engine
Snake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Engine.
Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Engine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (16) Engine
Engine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engine won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Engine wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #T13#
Snake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (6) vs (16) Engine
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Engine pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Snake trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Engine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snake has Engine in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (6) vs (18) Engine#SUB#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engine defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 18 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 13 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Snake drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
CleaPain 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 CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard. #T1#
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake advances to half guard.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but CleaPain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Snake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on CleaPain's thigh. CleaPain counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CleaPain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as CleaPain holds on and takes a little breather.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
CleaPain pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Snake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CleaPain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CleaPain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake controlling CleaPain's posture.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
CleaPain is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snake is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to control the position but CleaPain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but CleaPain has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (2) Snake#T6##SUB#
CleaPain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (5) vs (4) Snake
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (4) Snake#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
CleaPain 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 CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (6) Snake
CleaPain trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Snake pushing down on CleaPain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for CleaPain! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (7) vs (9) Snake#T8#
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
CleaPain tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake wants to take CleaPain's back here but CleaPain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Snake is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
CleaPain is working to get back to half guard.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
CleaPain wants to control but Snake is having none of it.#T10#
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
CleaPain is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake wants to control the pace but CleaPain is squirming around nicely.
Snake controlling his opponent. #T11#
Snake wants to control the pace but CleaPain is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Snake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But CleaPain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from CleaPain! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (9) Snake#SUB#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (9) vs (13) Snake
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there.
CleaPain tries to improve position but can't.
Snake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (9) vs (15) Snake
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #T13#
Snake moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (9) vs (18) Snake#SUB2#
Snake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Snake looking to hold on to the position here but CleaPain rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but CleaPain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (11) vs (18) Snake#T14#
CleaPain won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #SUB#
CleaPain 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: CleaPain (11) vs (20) Snake
CleaPain is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (13) vs (20) Snake
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 20 to 13.
A very excited looking Sea Snake 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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Event:
SSG 316 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake fails with the takedown.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerbandi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerbandi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Gerbandi rushes Snake and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gerbandi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Snake
Snake managing to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snake is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snake has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle but Snake pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Snake in close.
#SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Snake postures up. #T3#
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself. #SUB#
Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position here.
Snake stands and throws Gerbandi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (5) Snake#T4#
Gerbandi is not content to let Snake control the position.
Snake in the domination position with Gerbandi hanging on.#SUB2#
Snake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (6) vs (5) Snake
I would not like to be Snake right now.
Snake is really stuck here.
#T5#
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Gerbandi trying to control.#SUB#
Gerbandi is persistently looking for the submission but Snake is defending it well.
What can Snake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Snake fending off the submission attempt from Gerbandi. #T6#
Snake can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy.
Snake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Snake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7#
Snake wants to escape the position.
Snake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Snake is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Snake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gerbandi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Gerbandi not allowing Snake to control his hands.
Gerbandi trying to control.
Gerbandi not allowing Snake to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Snake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gerbandi gets his way!
Gerbandi is looking to control Snake but Snake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gerbandi gets his hands free as Snake looks to control.
Gerbandi wants to control the position but Snake frees himself and scrambles - Gerbandi manages to regain control in side control.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake is letting Gerbandi control him for a moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T10#
Snake has one of Gerbandi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.#T11#
Snake is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Gerbandi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snake wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.#SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T12#
Snake is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Snake is working away. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Snake's face as Gerbandi controls the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but Snake is defending well.
Gerbandi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snake's shoulder. That is not cool.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Snake manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gerbandi. #T14#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gerbandi is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vakhvakhishvili was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vakhvakhishvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the action here.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Vakhvakhishvili sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vakhvakhishvili is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Snake is looking for a sweep. Vakhvakhishvili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vakhvakhishvili's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vakhvakhishvili's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (4) vs (4) Vakhvakhishvili
Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #SUB#
Snake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (6) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake is looking to sweep but instead, Vakhvakhishvili has passed into half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili prevents Snake from improving his position.#T4#
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (4) vs (9) Vakhvakhishvili
Snake is squirming around, avoiding Vakhvakhishvili's attempts to control the action.
Snake tries to hold on but Vakhvakhishvili pushes him away.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Snake tries to hold on but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Snake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake tries to hold on but Vakhvakhishvili pushes him away. #T6#
Snake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Snake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from controlling successfully. #T7#
Snake is trying to control the position but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vakhvakhishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vakhvakhishvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snake wants to control the position but Vakhvakhishvili says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snake trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has control of the leg. #T9#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Vakhvakhishvili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vakhvakhishvili is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Snake has a hand on Vakhvakhishvili's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vakhvakhishvili takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (4) vs (12) Vakhvakhishvili
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has control of the leg. #T10#
Vakhvakhishvili is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vakhvakhishvili tries to pass. #SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vakhvakhishvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vakhvakhishvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Vakhvakhishvili is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vakhvakhishvili passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (4) vs (15) Vakhvakhishvili
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Snake manages to get back to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snake is not content to let Vakhvakhishvili control the position.
Snake is looking to control Vakhvakhishvili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (4) vs (18) Vakhvakhishvili#T13#
Snake is not content to let Vakhvakhishvili control the position.
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cottoneye Joe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Snake forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Joe successfully pulls guard.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
Snake stays in close to Joe's body and controls the position. #T1#
Snake trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Joe 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 control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (3) vs (0) Joe#T2#
Joe prevents Snake from improving position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snake trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Joe looking for submissions off his back.
Joe is pressing down on Snake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Snake trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Joe is looking for a triangle but Snake pushes his legs off easily.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Snake passes into half guard. #SUB#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Joe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Joe defends it.
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (6) vs (0) Joe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Joe wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Joe is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Snake wants to control the action but instead Joe gets a body lock and reverses into Snake's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (6) vs (2) Joe
Snake looking to control.
#SUB#
Snake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Joe preventing the sweep.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Snake working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe postures up.
#T7#
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snake holds on and takes a little breather.
Joe trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Snake's guard.
Joe being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snake seems keen to control Joe's posture.#T9##SUB2#
Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe passes Snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joe slips nicely into half guard.
Joe prevents Snake from improving his position.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake trying to control here.
#T11#
Snake won't allow Joe to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Snake is not content to let Joe control the position.
Snake is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake moves into full guard.
Joe wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.
Joe is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snake trying to control but Joe postures up.
#T14##SUB2#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snake defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
An out of breath Sea Snake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Adams darts in and clinches Snake up against the cage.
Snake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Adams has Snake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Snake tumbling to the mat - Adams dives into Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Adams
Snake is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Adams preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake managing to control the position.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard. #T1#
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Adams wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake is controlling Adams's posture.
Adams wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Adams is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake 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.#T4#
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Adams
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Adams wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy. #T5#
Snake is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adams is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (7) Adams
Adams controlling the pace for now.
Snake wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snake tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams prevents Snake from improving his position.#T6#
Adams controlling the action here.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is doing well to control the position and prevent Adams from advancing to side control.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams is looking to advance position but Snake won't allow it.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Snake is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams not doing much here.
Snake wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Snake tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snake won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake is controlling Adams's posture.#T11#
Adams controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake is really struggling to control Adams but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Snake keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Snake looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Adams is defending well. Snake quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Adams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Snake celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sea Snake!
A relieved looking Sea Snake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and bounces Snake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt advances to half guard.
Snake trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Snake trying to control but Hunt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snake wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T1#
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Snake trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Hunt
Snake regains half guard.
Snake won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snake is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Snake is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.#T2#
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake is holding on to half guard well.
Hunt is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Snake tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (8) Hunt
Snake gets back to half guard.
Hunt is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T4#
Snake trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt stalling.
Snake wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (4) vs (8) Hunt#T5#
Snake has the hooks in. Hunt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Snake is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (8) Hunt
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Snake tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Snake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Snake eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
#T8#
Hunt keeping hold of Snake's head, controlling as best he can.
Snake wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control but Snake postures up.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
#SUB#
Snake is working for a kimura here but Hunt manages to reverse the position and he's now in Snake's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (10) Hunt#T9#
Hunt trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Snake working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt.
Snake trying to control here.
#T10#
Hunt moves into full mount! Snake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Snake tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Snake is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Snake to control.#T11##SUB2#
Hunt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snake to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snake shrugs it off.
Snake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Snake wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunt jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (16) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Hunt controls the position.#T13#
Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well.
Snake wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?#T14#
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snake defends it well.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 16 to 7.
Our winner, Cole Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 9 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Snake pulls guard successfully.
Snake has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
CleaPain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snake looking to control.
Snake pulls CleaPain in close to prevent any damage.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake pulls CleaPain in close to his closed guard and prevents CleaPain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snake looking to control.
#T1#
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Snake wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Snake controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
CleaPain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but CleaPain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snake trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to hold on but CleaPain pushes him away.
Snake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake regains half guard.#T4#
Snake wants to get back to full guard but CleaPain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (8) vs (2) Snake
Snake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but CleaPain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (11) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to control but CleaPain postures up.#T5#
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Snake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
CleaPain 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 CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (11) vs (4) Snake
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Snake trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Snake is looking to pass CleaPain's guard but actually CleaPain recovers to full guard.
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (13) vs (4) Snake#T9#
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#SUB2#
CleaPain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Snake to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! CleaPain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Snake pulls down on the head and he's put CleaPain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sea Snake!
A very excited looking Sea Snake 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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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Snake forces Engine back against the cage and clinches.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snake tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
Thomas Engine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Snake.#CL2#
Snake rushes Engine and presses him up against the cage.
Snake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Engine tries to keep at a distance but Snake has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Snake has Engine up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Engine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Snake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snake trying to control the position.
#T2#
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Engine content to stall in guard here.
Snake is trying to control the position but Engine postures up.
Snake pulls Engine in close to prevent any damage.
Snake is trying to hold Engine in close to prevent damage but Engine has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Engine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Engine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Engine controlling the action here.
Snake tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Engine seems content to control.#T4#
Engine wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snake wants to control but Engine is keeping busy.
Engine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Engine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Snake gets full guard.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engine stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Engine being controlled here momentarily.
Snake keeping full guard, as Engine tries to pass.
Engine 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.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Snake 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.
Engine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine preventing the sweep. #T7#
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Engine passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (3) vs (0) Snake
Snake being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Engine trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Engine taking a breather here.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake trying to control but Engine flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Engine (6) vs (0) Snake
Snake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snake wants to control but Engine is having none of it.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T10#
Engine prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Engine avoids the attempt from Snake to control.#T11#
Snake regains half guard.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake moves into full guard.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake is trying to control the position but Engine postures up. #T12#
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Engine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (6) vs (2) Snake
Snake is stalling in the full guard.
Engine keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Engine looking to control.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Snake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (6) vs (5) Snake
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Engine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Snake tries to advance to mount but Engine instead regains half guard.
Snake is looking to pass Engine's guard but actually Engine recovers to full guard.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine takes the fight on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Harvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harvey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey fails with the takedown.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harvey manages to circle out of the way.
Sea Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Harvey.
Harvey swats away the attempt to clinch by Snake.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Snake clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Snake pulls guard.
Harvey is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake has his hands on Harvey's head, controlling the position.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #T1#
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.
Harvey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake has control of Harvey's left arm, preventing Harvey from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Harvey wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.
Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harvey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Harvey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake 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.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Harvey trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Harvey trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake pulls Harvey in close to prevent any damage.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Harvey is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Harvey wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake seems keen to control Harvey's posture.
Snake continues to stall.#T7#
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake has Harvey pulled in close to control his posture.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Harvey is proving a slippery customer.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Snake is looking for a sweep. Harvey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Snake is concentrating on defense, preventing Harvey from advancing position.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is not content to let Harvey control the position.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harvey trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Harvey won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Harvey forces his way into half guard.
Harvey wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Snake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harvey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Harvey
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Snake advances to half guard.
Harvey tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake is pressing down on Harvey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harvey is holding on for now.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
Harvey keeps trying to improve his position.
Harvey gets full guard.
Harvey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there. #T12#
Snake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
More hug and hope from Snake.
Snake preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harvey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Harvey
Harvey looking to pass the guard. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snake holds on and takes a little breather.
Snake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake 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 (4) vs (2) Harvey
Snake trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
Harvey is concentrating on defense, preventing Snake from advancing position.
Snake wants to pass to mount but Harvey is defending the position. #T14#
Snake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harvey trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harvey gets back to full guard.
Harvey 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.
Snake is pushing down on Harvey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harvey is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harvey trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Sea Snake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ninja Siberian!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake wants to clinch.#TD2#
Siberian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snake to the ground. Siberian is now in Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Siberian
Siberian wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siberian won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Snake pulls Siberian in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Siberian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Siberian tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Siberian 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 Siberian has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Siberian
Snake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Siberian is looking for a triangle but Snake pushes his legs off easily.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Snake wants to pass the guard but Siberian is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Siberian has his foot on Snake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake works his way back into a safe position though.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Siberian
Siberian being controlled for a moment.
Snake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Siberian tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position.
Snake just content to control the position. #T3#
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Siberian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siberian trying to remain calm as Snake controls from the top position.
Siberian is trying to work for a sweep but Snake has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (2) Siberian
We've been informed that Siberian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Siberian is looking to get to half guard.
Siberian has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (10) vs (2) Siberian
Good control from Snake.
Siberian tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
#T4#
Snake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snake is hanging on to Siberian's back as he tries to escape.
Siberian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Siberian tries to buck him off.
Siberian is trying to break free.
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Siberian's body.
Siberian trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Siberian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Siberian tries to buck him off.
Siberian is really stuck here.
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Siberian's body.
Will Snake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Siberian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
#T6#
Siberian turns into Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (4) Siberian
Siberian stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake 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 (12) vs (4) Siberian
Siberian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is taking a breather. Siberian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Siberian is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Snake is controlling the pace.
Snake moves into full mount! Siberian won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (15) vs (4) Siberian#T7#
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siberian is trying to escape the mount.
Siberian is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Siberian prevents Snake from taking his back.
Snake controlling the pace for now.
Siberian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Siberian working to try and regain half guard.
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake wants to control the pace but Siberian is squirming around nicely.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siberian working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siberian tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Siberian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siberian is trying desperately to improve position.
Snake content just to control the position here. #T10#
Snake wants to take Siberian's back here but Siberian is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Siberian is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Siberian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Siberian is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Snake (18) vs (4) Siberian
Siberian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
#T11#
Siberian can't escape the position.
Snake controls the position.
Siberian tries to escape the position.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Snake is hanging on to Siberian's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Siberian's body.
Snake continues to stall.
Snake tries to keep control of the position but Siberian is staying busy.
Siberian can't escape the position.
Snake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Snake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Siberian rolls, trying to escape but Snake keeps control of the position.
Snake controlling from the back.
Snake has the hooks in. Siberian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snake trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Siberian doesn't escape.
Snake has the hooks in. Siberian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Snake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Snake.
Siberian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Siberian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siberian wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Sea Snake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Snake has closed the distance and engaged Wellington in a clinch.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Wellington drags the fight down to the ground.
Wellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wellington wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake postures up.
Snake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (3) Snake
Snake is staying tight to Wellington's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake tries to move to mount but Wellington blocks the move with his legs.
Snake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Wellington is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wellington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Snake tries to move to mount but Wellington blocks the move with his legs.
Snake has knee on belly momentarily but Wellington bucks him off and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.#T2#
Snake is looking to pass Wellington's guard but actually Wellington recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Wellington 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snake looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wellington trying to control the position.
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.
Snake stays in close to Wellington's body and controls the position. #T5#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Snake.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.#T6#
Wellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Snake stands and throws Wellington's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (6) Snake
Wellington manages to get back to half guard.
Snake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (9) Snake
Snake controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Wellington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but instead Wellington manages to regain half guard.
Snake slows the pace down in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Let's hope that Snake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Snake is working for a submission of some sort.
Wellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake trying to pass the guard but Wellington defending well. #T10#
Snake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snake is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snake.#T11#
Snake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wellington's thigh. Wellington counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Snake is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Snake.
Wellington is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellington avoid being mounted?#T12#
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Snake 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.
Wellington is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wellington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The adventures of Snake the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Snake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Snake eventually gives up the hold.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Wellington tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snake with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Sea Snake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ivanovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanovic is in Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Snake
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.
Snake is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic controlling from the top position.
Snake 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: Ivanovic (2) vs (2) Snake#T1#
Ivanovic is not content to let Snake control the position.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (5) Snake
Ivanovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake tries to control but Ivanovic wriggling away.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Snake prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.
Snake controlling the pace for now.
Ivanovic tries to hold on but Snake postures up.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovic is looking to escape.
Snake prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake fails to advance to Ivanovic's back.
Snake trying to control but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
#T3#
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovic is looking to escape.
Ivanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ivanovic regains half guard.#T4#
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake content to control rather than advance.
Snake is pressing down on Ivanovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivanovic is holding on for now.
Snake is thwarting Ivanovic's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping hold of Snake's head, controlling as best he can.
Snake is keen to just control but Ivanovic is a slippery customer.
Ivanovic is holding on to half guard well.
Snake trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T5#
Snake is controlling the pace.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (8) Snake
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Ivanovic is looking to regain half guard here but Snake keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanovic trying to remain calm as Snake controls from the top position.
Ivanovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (11) Snake
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from taking his back.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Snake prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.
Ivanovic is trying to escape the mount but Snake keeps good control and instead manages to take Ivanovic's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (2) vs (14) Snake
Snake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Ivanovic right now.
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Ivanovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snake wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in.
Ivanovic tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Snake on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanovic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Snake controlling the position well here. Ivanovic rolled but Snake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Snake controlling the position well here. Ivanovic rolled but Snake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ivanovic tries to break free.
Ivanovic's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Snake's hands.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snake is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Snake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Ivanovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ivanovic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ivanovic trying to control but not successfully.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
Ivanovic trying to control the position but Snake manages to sink in the hooks.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from getting a body triangle.
Snake gets his hands free as Ivanovic looks to control. #T11#
Snake controlling well, preventing Ivanovic from escaping the position.
Snake wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Ivanovic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ivanovic wants to escape the position.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Ivanovic buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ivanovic is in bad spot here.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Ivanovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
Ivanovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ivanovic rolls, trying to escape but Snake keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ivanovic just trying to survive but Snake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well,Ivanovic is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ivanovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from getting a body triangle.
Ivanovic is really stuck here.
Snake is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ivanovic just trying to survive but Snake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Snake keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Ivanovic staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control.
Ivanovic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
Ivanovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
Let's hope that Snake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Snake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Sea Snake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
Piedbatulo is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake tries to clinch but Piedbatulo moves out of range.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Piedbatulo swats away the attempt to clinch by Snake.
Piedbatulo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but Piedbatulo pushes him off.
Piedbatulo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snake.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Piedbatulo circles away.
As Snake tries to get set, Piedbatulo tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake tries to clinch but Piedbatulo moves out of range.
Snake fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piedbatulo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snake manages to circle out of the way.
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Piedbatulo circles away.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snake manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Snake moves into the clinch.#T1#
Snake jumps guard but Piedbatulo stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piedbatulo walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Piedbatulo circles away.
Piedbatulo is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
Snake wants to clinch up but Piedbatulo keeps it at a distance.
As Snake tries to get set, Piedbatulo tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piedbatulo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snake tries to clinch up but Piedbatulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake is looking to clinch but Piedbatulo is avoiding it.
Piedbatulo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piedbatulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snake manages to circle out of the way.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piedbatulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sea Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake is looking to clinch. #T2#
Snake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Snake tries to get set, Piedbatulo tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but Piedbatulo pushes him off.
Snake tries to clinch up but Piedbatulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Piedbatulo keeps the fight on the outside.
Snake is looking to clinch but Piedbatulo is avoiding it.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piedbatulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piedbatulo is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Piedbatulo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piedbatulo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snake is looking to clinch.
Snake tries to clinch up.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
Snake tries to clinch up but Piedbatulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Piedbatulo tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
Snake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Snake is looking to clinch.
Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Piedbatulo pulls guard effortlessly.
Piedbatulo is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake trying to mount his opponent but Piedbatulo defends it.
Snake stalling.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is defending well. #T4#
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Let's hope that Snake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Piedbatulo won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Snake controlling the action here.
Piedbatulo is in trouble now - Snake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (3) Snake
Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snake.
Snake fails to move to back control.
Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Piedbatulo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (0) vs (6) Snake#T7#
Snake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Piedbatulo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8##T9#
Piedbatulo trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in.
Piedbatulo is in bad spot here.
Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Snake controlling the positon.#T10##T11#
Snake is continuing to stall.#T12#
Snake is hanging on to Piedbatulo's back as he tries to escape.
Snake controls the position.#T13##T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Snake.
Snake keeps control of the position as Piedbatulo tries to break free.
Snake controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 6 to 0.
An out of breath Sea Snake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Benny Igbko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Igbko pulls guard effortlessly.
Snake wants to control from the top but Igbko keeps moving.
Snake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Igbko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Igbko keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. #SUB2#
Igbko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Igbko keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Igbko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbko keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Igbko is looking for a triangle but Snake pushes his legs off easily.
Igbko keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igbko looks winded!
Snake trying to control but Igbko is working from the bottom.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igbko is keeping the position for now.
Igbko keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Igbko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Igbko looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Snake is pushing down on Igbko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Igbko is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Snake is trying to control the action in half guard but Igbko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Igbko is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is looking to advance position but Igbko won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to control but Igbko is keeping him busy.
Snake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snake is looking to advance position but Igbko won't allow it.
Snake trying to control the action but Igbko is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Igbko 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake wants to control but Igbko is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is looking to advance position but Igbko won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Igbko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Igbko wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (3) vs (0) Igbko
Snake prevents Igbko from getting the reversal.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Igbko doesn't allow it.
Snake trying to control but Igbko is having none of it.
Snake wants to take Igbko's back here but Igbko is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T5#
Snake trying to control but Igbko is having none of it.
Igbko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snake wants to control the pace but Igbko is squirming around nicely.
Snake wants to take Igbko's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Snake tries to control but Igbko wriggling away.
Snake wants to take Igbko's back but he can't do it this time.
Snake tries to control but Igbko wriggling away.
Igbko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Snake tries to control but Igbko wriggling away.
Igbko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Igbko is looking to get to half guard.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Igbko is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (6) vs (0) Igbko
Snake tries to keep control of the position but Igbko is staying busy.
Snake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Snake is trying to stick to Igbko's back but Igbko is turning into Snake. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Snake's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Igbko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (6) vs (2) Igbko#SUB#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Igbko defends well.#SUB#
Snake has his foot on Igbko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igbko works his way back into a safe position though.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Igbko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Igbko
Igbko keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake looking to pass the guard. #T8##SUB2#
Igbko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Snake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Igbko's guard.
Snake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions off his back.
Snake trying to control the action but Igbko is working from the bottom.
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Igbko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snake in particular looking to stall.
Snake wants to pass to mount but Igbko is defending the position. #T9#
Snake trying to control the action but Igbko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Igbko is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Snake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snake wants to pass to mount but Igbko is defending the position.
Snake works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (11) vs (2) Igbko
Snake prevents Igbko from getting the reversal.
Snake wants to control the pace but Igbko is squirming around nicely.
Igbko working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Igbko is looking to get to half guard.
Snake trying to control but Igbko is having none of it.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Igbko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snake is really struggling to control Igbko but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Snake prevents Igbko from getting the reversal.
Snake trying to control but Igbko is having none of it.
Snake wants to take Igbko's back here but Igbko is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Igbko is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Igbko is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Snake wants to control the pace but Igbko is squirming around nicely.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snake tries to control but Igbko wriggling away.
Snake prevents Igbko from getting the reversal.
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake controlling the pace for now.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Igbko is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake tries to control but Igbko wriggling away.
Igbko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Igbko is looking to escape. #T14#
Igbko is trying to escape the mount.
Snake looking to control but Igbko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Igbko tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Igbko is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake takes Igbko's back. Score +3 for taking back: Snake (14) vs (2) Igbko
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Igbko's body.
Igbko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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