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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marrero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Marrero clinches up against the cage.
Marrero is working for takedown but Snake is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Marrero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marrero to the mat. Marrero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Marrero
Snake trying to control but Marrero is working from the bottom.
Marrero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to control but Marrero is working from the bottom.
Marrero wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marrero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Marrero
Snake tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg. #T2#
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Marrero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snake is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Snake gets back to full guard.
Marrero stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Marrero
A lull in the action here as Marrero stalls from top position.
Marrero wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Marrero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marrero off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (6) vs (5) Marrero#SUB#
Snake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control.
Marrero tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Snake is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Marrero won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Snake off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Snake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira controlling the position.
Snake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vieira's guard. #SUB#
Snake is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is not content to let Snake control the position.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake is fighting to break Vieira's control of his arms but Vieira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira 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.
Vieira working a defensive guard here.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Vieira is positioning himself well to prevent Snake advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Snake prevents Vieira from improving his position.#SUB#
Snake is working for a kimura but Vieira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Snake.
#SUB#
Snake is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Vieira is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Vieira makes his way to full guard, as Snake worked for a kimura.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Vieira#SUB#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Vieira is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Snake has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Vieira passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira 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.
#SUB#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Vieira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vieira trying to advance position but Snake counters by regaining guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #SUB#
Vieira looking to improve position, pressing down on Snake's thigh with his hand. Snake seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Vieira paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Vieira's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Snake picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Snake! |
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Event:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 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 19 wins and 7 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Snake tries to keep at a distance but Soderberg has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Snake has picked Soderberg up - he's going for a ride! Snake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Soderberg
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snake is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Soderberg is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an active guard here but Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soderberg! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (0) Soderberg
Snake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Soderberg wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Soderberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snake dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (9) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. #T5#
Snake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg is not content to let Snake control the position.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (12) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soderberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Soderberg wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snake prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Snake is tapping! Great win for Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 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 18 wins and 7 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Askren gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Askren
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Askren pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Askren 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 Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Snake is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Snake trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Askren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Askren is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now. #T2#
Askren moves into full mount! Snake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Askren
Snake regains half guard.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Askren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snake reverses the position - he's now on top in Askren's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Askren
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Snake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Askren 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 (7) Askren#T4#
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren pushes down on Snake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (7) Askren
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Snake wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #T5#
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.#T6#
Askren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Snake pushing down on Askren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snake is just content to waste time from the top position. Askren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Snake trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
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.#T7#
Snake is looking to pass into half guard but Askren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Askren is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (9) Askren
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Snake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Askren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Askren is looking to advance position but Snake won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (6) vs (9) Askren
Snake wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.#T8#
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Snake in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Askren tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Snake! |
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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 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 16 wins and 14 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Snake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snake tries for a takedown but Cardosi manages to get underhooks.
Cardosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardosi tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Snake tightens his grip and picks Cardosi up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardosi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Snake
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.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Snake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Cardosi working for a triangle but Snake defends it easily.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Cardosi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cardosi looking to control.
#T2#
Cardosi 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: Cardosi (4) vs (4) Snake
Snake is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#SUB#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake trying to control here.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is keen to just control but Snake is a slippery customer.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake is trying to keep Cardosi in close.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake looking to control but Cardosi passes into half guard.
Cardosi prevents Snake from improving his position.
Cardosi not doing much here.
Cardosi 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.#T5#
Snake wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (7) vs (4) Snake
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Snake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snake tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Cardosi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Cardosi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (10) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Cardosi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Cardosi 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 Cardosi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cardosi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (12) vs (4) Snake#T9#
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Snake working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snake wants to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snake is holding on tight.
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snake is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi prevents Snake from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Cardosi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (15) vs (4) Snake
Snake is looking to get to half guard.
Cardosi fails to take his opponent's back.
Snake tries to lock up and control but Cardosi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cardosi trying to control but Snake is having none of it. #T12#
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (18) vs (4) Snake
Snake is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake stops Cardosi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
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.
Cardosi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Cardosi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (21) vs (4) Snake#T14#
Snake tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi takes Snake's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Snake is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (24) vs (4) Snake
Snake tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cardosi is cranking Snake's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Snake! He's tightened the choke and Snake is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi 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 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 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake has control of Nozadzi's left arm, preventing Nozadzi from doing any damage.
My spies in The Forge đź‘Š inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake trying to control the position.
#T1#
Nozadzi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Snake wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi wants to advance to full mount but Snake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Snake tries to buck Nozadzi off but Nozadzi is having none of it.#T2#
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
Snake trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Nozadzi trying to advance position but Snake counters by regaining guard.
Snake seems keen to control Nozadzi's posture.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nozadzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snake's guard.
Snake is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Nozadzi is looking to pass Snake's guard but actually Snake recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Nozadzi#T4#
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Nozadzi wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Snake wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #T5#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Snake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (7) Nozadzi
Snake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Snake is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard. #T6##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. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Nozadzi passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Snake is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nozadzi seems content to control.
Nozadzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Snake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nozadzi won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T8#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T9#
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (9) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi 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 is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Snake wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (8) vs (9) Nozadzi#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nozadzi is really stuck here.
Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nozadzi turns into Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (11) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake pulls Nozadzi in close to prevent any damage.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi 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 pulls Nozadzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Nozadzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Nozadzi trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
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.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Zurab Nozadzi 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 360 Archer vs Helvig
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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Snake moves into range and clinches up with Orozco.#TD#
Snake turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (4) vs (0) Orozco
Snake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Orozco 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.
Snake trying to control the position but Orozco is working away.
Orozco tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orozco's legs. #T1#
Orozco is holding Snake down, trying to stall.
Orozco is trying to improve his position.
Orozco stops Snake from passing to mount.
Orozco is looking to reverse the position.
Orozco is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it.
Orozco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Orozco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake working away.#T2#
Orozco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orozco tries to improve position but can't.
Orozco controls the position for a moment.
Snake taking a breather here.
Orozco tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Orozco can't do much from the bottom here.
Orozco is trying to improve his position.
Orozco wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake taking a breather here.
Orozco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Orozco won't allow Snake to pass to mount. #T4#
Orozco tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Orozco is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake trying to control the pace.
Snake is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is pressing down on Orozco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orozco is holding on for now. #T5#
Orozco is trying is best to control the position here.
Snake is trying to control the action in half guard but Orozco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Orozco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Orozco has his hands on Snake's head, controlling the position.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.#T6#
Snake passes Orozco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco is holding on to half guard well.
Snake is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Orozco is defending well.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orozco! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Orozco keeping hold of Snake's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Orozco trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Snake trying to pass the guard but Orozco defending well.
Orozco wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
#T8#
Snake is taking a breather. Orozco 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.
Orozco is not content to let Snake control the position.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Orozco trying to get back to full guard but Snake takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco tries to hold on but Snake postures up.
Snake fails to advance to Orozco's back.
Orozco gets back to half guard.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
#T9#
Snake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snake is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Orozco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orozco is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Snake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orozco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Snake postures up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Orozco controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
Orozco wants to control the position but Snake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Orozco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orozco keeps working.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Orozco is controlling Snake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Orozco is not content to let Snake control the position.
Orozco gets full guard.
Orozco is trying to keep Snake in close.
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Snake wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Orozco trying to control the position.
#T14#
Orozco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Orozco looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orozco 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Snake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Snake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#T1#
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Robinson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Snake's guard.
Snake looking to control.
Snake wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Snake tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Snake is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Robinson prevents Snake from improving his position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Snake tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.#T4#
Robinson is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (2) Snake
Robinson wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.#T5#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (7) vs (2) Snake
Robinson tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Snake tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away. #SUB#
Robinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T6##SUB#
Robinson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
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: Robinson (7) vs (4) Snake
Robinson pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Robinson is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Robinson 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: Robinson (9) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Snake moves into full guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Snake has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (9) vs (6) Snake
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (11) vs (6) Snake#T12#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #T14#
Snake looking to control but Robinson passes into half guard.
Robinson uses his free foot to push down on Snake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (14) vs (6) Snake
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Declan Robinson 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 352 Clubber vs Gomes
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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Snake drives through and clinches with Marston against the cage.
#TD2#
Marston has Snake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marston pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Snake tumbling to the mat - Marston dives into Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Marston
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Marston being controlled here momentarily.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marston is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marston controlling the pace.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Marston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marston wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy. #T2#
Snake is looking to control Marston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Marston is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake trying to control the position.
#T3#
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Marston keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston 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.
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Marston
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Marston just content to control the position.
Marston advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston is looking to work his way around to Snake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Snake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Marston goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snake turns into him and now he's in Marston's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (7) Marston
Snake controlling from the top position. #T6#
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Snake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (7) Marston
Marston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Marston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Snake won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston has his hands on Snake's head, controlling the position.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB2#
Marston working for a triangle but Snake defends it easily.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Snake won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #T10#
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marston wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Snake has taken Marston's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Marston has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! |
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Event:
SSG 348 Gabenagus vs Silalahi
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 4 wins and 11 losses; Raven Camoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camoran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camoran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Camoran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Camoran.
Camoran shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raven Camoran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camoran. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camoran (4) vs (0) Snake#SUB#
Camoran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snake stops Camoran from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran trying to control the position but Snake is working away. #T1#
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camoran's best efforts.
Snake wants to improve his position but Camoran is controlling well.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camoran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg. #T2#
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Camoran has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (7) vs (0) Snake
Camoran wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake gets back to half guard.#T3#
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
Camoran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Snake is trying to control the position but Camoran postures up.
Camoran trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake controls Camoran momentarily but Camoran frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camoran 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 but Camoran passes into half guard.
Snake wants to control the action here but instead Camoran manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (10) vs (0) Snake#T6#
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 won't allow Camoran to pass to mount.
Camoran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camoran tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Still in half guard, Camoran seems content to control.
Camoran'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.
Snake wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camoran passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (13) vs (0) Snake
Snake tries to hold on but Camoran pushes him away. #T8#
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.
Camoran tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it.
Still in half guard, Camoran seems content to control.
Snake tries to roll over but Camoran keeps him under control.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Snake wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake is trying to control but Camoran passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (16) vs (0) Snake
Camoran 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. #T10#
Camoran trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Camoran is trying to get an arm triangle but Snake is defending well.
Camoran trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Camoran is staying tight to Snake's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T11#
Snake trying his best to control but Camoran has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camoran (18) vs (0) Snake
Snake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camoran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake wants to control but Camoran is having none of it.#T12#
Camoran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Snake can't escape the position.
Snake regains half guard.#T13#
Snake wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy.
Snake wants to control but Camoran passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (21) vs (0) Snake
Camoran tries to advance to mount but Snake instead regains half guard.
Snake trying to control here.
#T14##SUB#
Camoran wants to work for an arm triangle but Snake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Camoran is stalling here. Snake is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Camoran seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Snake has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camoran (21) vs (4) Snake
Camoran is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camoran takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A relieved looking Raven Camoran 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 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 14 wins and 3 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marlin's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Marlin
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.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Marlin trying to control the position here.
Snake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Marlin working a defensive guard here.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away. #T3#
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlin keeps working.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it. #T4#
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Snake moves into full mount! Marlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snake fails to advance to Marlin's back. #T6##SUB#
Snake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Marlin is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Marlin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (0) Marlin
Snake keeps control of the position as Marlin tries to break free.
Marlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
#SUB#
Snake is persistently looking for the submission but Marlin is defending it well.
#T8#
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Marlin tries to buck him off.
Marlin trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #T9#
Marlin's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Snake's hands.
Snake trying to control.
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Marlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Marlin#T10#
Marlin 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 controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Snake is pulling down on Marlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Marlin, at least for the moment.#T11#
Marlin trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Marlin 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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marlin pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Marlin stalling.
Marlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (5) Marlin
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 Marlin has control of the leg. #T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake wants to sweep here but Marlin controlling him for the moment.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin passes Snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Marlin passes into side control, despite Snake's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (8) Marlin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Snake gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Snake takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Snake
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake working a defensive guard but Howell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Snake
Snake is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Howell dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell is staying tight to Snake's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
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.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Howell stalls from top position.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Howell controls the position.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Snake regains half guard.
Howell is controlling the pace.
Howell 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. #T4##SUB#
Howell 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. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. #T5#
Snake wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Snake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Snake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howell wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Snake trying to control here.
Howell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7##SUB#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Howell is looking to pass Snake's guard but actually Snake recovers to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
#T8#
Snake has his hands on Howell's head, controlling the position.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Snake pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Howell trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass. #T10#
Snake pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howell trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
Howell stalling away here and it's allowed Snake to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howell passes into half guard. #T12#
Snake keeping control of the position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell is keen to just control but Snake is a slippery customer.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Howell 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 moves into full guard.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
Snake is trying to hold Howell in close to prevent damage but Howell has managed to pass into half guard.
Howell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Snake won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
Howell prevents Snake from improving his position.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it.
Howell slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Leonard Howell 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 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 335 Maximus vs Gomes
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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.#TD2#
Snake tightens his grip and picks CleaPain up, before dumping him to the ground. CleaPain manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from CleaPain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
CleaPain is adopting a defensive 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 (2) vs (2) Snake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
CleaPain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #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 (2) vs (6) Snake
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T2#
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain trying to remain calm as Snake controls from the top position.
Snake trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy. #T3#
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
CleaPain keeps Snake under control for a moment.
Snake works to advance to full mount. CleaPain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (2) vs (8) Snake
CleaPain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
CleaPain prevents Snake from taking his back.#T5#
Snake wants to control but instead CleaPain manages to regain half guard.
Snake is taking a breather. CleaPain 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.
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.
CleaPain won't allow Snake to pass to mount. #T6#
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
Snake prevents CleaPain from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Snake is just content to waste time from the top position. CleaPain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
CleaPain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
CleaPain has control of Snake's left arm, preventing Snake from doing any damage.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
CleaPain seems keen to control Snake's posture.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
CleaPain looking for a sweep. Not yet CleaPain, not yet.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
CleaPain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 (4) vs (8) Snake#T11#
Snake working a defensive guard but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Snake is looking to get back to full guard here but CleaPain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (7) vs (8) Snake
Snake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Snake is defending well.
Snake controlling the position for now.#T12##SUB#
Snake is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (7) vs (12) Snake#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
CleaPain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is thwarting CleaPain's attempts to control the position.
CleaPain tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #T14#
Snake trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
CleaPain is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 12 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.#TD#
Snake gets caught flat footed, as Vazquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Snake
Vazquez won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Vazquez trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Snake trying to control the position.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
#T2##SUB#
Vazquez has gone for a leg lock! Snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vazquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (4) Snake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Vazquez controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Snake has passed into half guard.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Snake is looking to advance position but Vazquez won't allow it.
Vazquez gets full guard.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
Snake trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez controlling Snake's posture.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.#T9#
Vazquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snake controlling from the top position.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (4) Snake
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Snake controlling the position.#T10#
Vazquez 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: Vazquez (6) vs (6) Snake
Snake won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez working a defensive guard but Snake passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura here.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.
Snake passes into half guard.
Snake trying to mount his opponent but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Vazquez keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Vazquez pulls Snake in to control the position.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Vazquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snake has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (9) Snake#SUB2#
Snake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vazquez, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position. #T13#
Snake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vazquez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Snake's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
Vazquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (12) Snake#T14#
Vazquez stops Snake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vazquez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #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.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 12 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 10 wins and 2 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Drelas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snake! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas is trying to move to mount but Snake reverses beautifully and ends up in Drelas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself. #SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake won't allow Drelas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Drelas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snake stacks Drelas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (4) Drelas#T1#
Snake 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 Drelas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drelas is looking for a sweep.
Snake controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas is not content to let Snake control the position.
Snake tries to move to mount but Drelas blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Drelas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (5) vs (8) Drelas
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Snake is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Drelas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Snake has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drelas wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Snake trying to control the hands but Drelas breaks the grip.
Drelas tries to get the hooks in deep but Snake pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Drelas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Snake is in bad spot here.
Snake biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Snake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drelas is looking to control Snake but Snake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Drelas controlling the positon.#T5##SUB2#
Drelas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snake is defending well though. Drelas let's go of the attempt for now.
Snake is keeping busy.
Drelas controlling well, preventing Snake from escaping the position.
Drelas is trying to stick to Snake's back but Snake is turning into Drelas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drelas'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 (8) Drelas
Snake slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Drelas tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Drelas is concentrating on defense, preventing Snake from advancing position.
Snake wants to take a breather but Drelas is having none of it.
Drelas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drelas trying to control but Snake postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Snake is working for a submission of some sort.
Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Drelas is defending well. #T8#
Snake is keen to just control but Drelas is a slippery customer.
Drelas is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drelas avoid being mounted?
Drelas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB#
Snake seems to be looking for submissions.
Drelas wants to get back to full guard.
Snake controlling the action here.
Drelas trying to control but Snake postures up.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drelas wants to improve his position but instead Snake has moved into half guard.
Drelas tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Drelas defends it. #T11#
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (8) Drelas
Drelas is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it.
Drelas is looking to reverse the position.
Snake taking a breather here. #T12#
Drelas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake 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 Drelas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Snake tries to advance to mount but Drelas denies him.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Drelas seems a little lost for a moment, as Snake dominates the positioning.
Snake tries to move to mount but Drelas blocks the move with his legs.
Drelas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snake is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (12) vs (8) Drelas
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Snake wants to take Drelas's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Drelas is trying desperately to improve position.
Drelas wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Drelas doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drelas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Flint Westwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Westwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snake. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Westwood. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Westwood (4) vs (0) Snake
Westwood working away.
Westwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Westwood working away.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westwood trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Westwood in the domination position with Snake hanging on.
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
Westwood wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Westwood has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Snake tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Westwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Snake prevents Westwood from moving into mount.
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake struggling a bit here.#T3#
Snake prevents Westwood from moving into mount.
Westwood has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Westwood (6) vs (0) Snake
Snake is squirming around, avoiding Westwood's attempts to control the action.
Snake tries to lock up and control but Westwood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snake gets back to half guard.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Westwood 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.
Westwood wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position.
Westwood is controlling the pace.
Westwood wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well. #T5#
Westwood is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake is staying active underneath Westwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake controlling the position well.
Snake tries to roll over but Westwood keeps him under control.#T6#
Westwood is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Westwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Westwood 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 Westwood from controlling successfully. #T7#
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake pulls Westwood in close to prevent any damage.
Westwood wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake trying to control the position here. #T8#
Westwood preventing the sweep.
Snake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westwood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Westwood (6) vs (2) Snake
Snake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Westwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Westwood wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Snake stalling. #T9##SUB#
Westwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westwood wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Snake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Westwood is just riding it out for now. Snake eventually gives up the hold.
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Westwood is trying to control but can't.
Snake moves into full mount! Westwood won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Westwood (6) vs (5) Snake
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Snake looking for a guillotine from mount but Westwood is having none of it. #T11#
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Westwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snake tries to control but Westwood wriggling away.
Westwood wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake wants to take Westwood's back here but Westwood is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12#
Westwood is trying desperately to improve position.
Snake looking to control but Westwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snake controlling from mount.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Westwood regains half guard.
Westwood is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Snake trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Westwood is in trouble now - Snake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Westwood (6) vs (8) Snake
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Westwood is trying to escape the mount.
Westwood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Westwood won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Westwood is trying to control but Snake passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Westwood (6) vs (11) Snake
You can see the frustration on Westwood'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!
Westwood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng rushes Snake and presses him up against the cage.
Kyng tries to pull guard but Snake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kyng decides to pull guard.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyng holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Kyng is controlling Snake's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Snake won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng controlling the position.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Snake
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kyng 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. #T2#
Snake is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture.
Kyng 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 pulls Kyng in to control the position.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Kyng is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Snake#T4#
Kyng takes a little break here. Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
Snake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kyng is staying active.#T5#
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Snake is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng is staying tight to Snake's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Snake is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng taking a breather here. #T7#
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Snake tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Snake is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Kyng continues to stall.#T10#
Snake manages to get back to half guard.
Snake moves into full guard.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Snake looking to control.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard. #T11#
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyng.
Kyng continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Kyng'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.#T14#
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Snake
Kyng takes a little break here. Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Camaras Account! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Snake instigates a clinch.
Account stops a takedown attempt from Snake.
Snake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Account gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Account 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.
Account jumps guard but Snake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Account is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Account's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camaras Account. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Account tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Account is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Account to the mat. Account regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Account (0) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Account pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Account gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Account (2) vs (2) Snake
Account stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Snake is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Account rolls with it to try and escape but Snake cranks on the arm and Account is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Snake! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Snake rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Snake gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter is working for takedown but Snake is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snake stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Snake looking for a takedown.
Snake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snake is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snake after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Hunter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Snake
Snake is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
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 has one of Hunter's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Snake is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter happy to just control the position for now.
Hunter wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy. #T3#
Snake wants to control but Hunter postures up.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunter 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.#T4#
Hunter controls the position.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Hunter controlling the position from side mount.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Hunter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snake wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
#T6#
Well, if Hunter 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.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Hunter 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.#T7#
Hunter is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Snake trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
#T8#
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunter (4) vs (4) Snake
Hunter tries to break free.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Hunter tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Hunter manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (4) Snake
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Snake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (9) vs (4) Snake#T11#
Snake is being controlled here.
Snake can't do much from the bottom here.
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunter (9) vs (8) Snake#SUB2#
Snake looking for the choke from the back.
Snake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snake has the hooks in. Hunter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Snake is looking to control Hunter but Hunter is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hunter rolls, trying to escape but Snake keeps control of the position.
Snake not allowing Hunter to control his hands.
Hunter tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Snake on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hunter is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T13#
Snake wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him.
Good control from Snake.#SUB2#
Hunter is trying to roll into a better position but Snake has get a rear naked choke and Hunter is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 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 6 wins and 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellington gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellington tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Snake has Wellington pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wellington tumbling to the mat - Snake dives into Wellington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom. #T1#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake advances to half guard.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Wellington
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Wellington doesn't allow it.
Wellington is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Snake is looking to work his way around to Wellington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snake prevents Wellington from getting the reversal.
Wellington 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 (5) vs (2) Wellington
Snake managing to control the position. #T3#
Wellington passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake is looking to get back to full guard here but Wellington has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (5) Wellington
Snake holding on.
Snake manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Snake is looking to control Wellington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is controlling Wellington's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Wellington passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wellington wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. #T5#
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Wellington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Wellington controlling from the top position.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Snake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Wellington stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
Wellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wellington won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T8#
Snake pulls Wellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Wellington won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Snake pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Wellington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snake looking to control.
#T9#
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Wellington advances to half guard.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.
Snake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Wellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Wellington advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (8) Wellington
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wellington off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (9) vs (8) Wellington#SUB#
Snake sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Wellington taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
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 5 wins and 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hanz Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wagner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagner. #CL#
Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wagner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanz Wagner.
Wagner tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
#TD#
Snake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wagner is trying to keep an underhook but Snake manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Wagner won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Snake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Wagner#T1#
Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wagner tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Wagner looks winded!
Snake wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Snake wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Wagner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (0) Wagner
Snake controlling from the back.
Will Snake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Snake looking for the choke from the back.
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Wagner tries to buck him off.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Snake controlling the positon.
Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB#
Wagner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Snake biding his time, controlling Wagner.
Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wagner trying to control but Snake postures up.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. #T5#
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wagner looking for submissions off his back.
Snake uses his free foot to push down on Wagner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wagner. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (11) vs (0) Wagner
Snake wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Wagner tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Wagner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Wagner keeps trying to improve his position.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape.
Wagner is trying to escape the mount.
Snake controlling the pace for now.
Wagner tries to hold on but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. #T8#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wagner for as long as he can get away with.
Wagner has given up his back. Will we see Snake going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (14) vs (0) Wagner#SUB#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wagner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snake biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9##SUB#
Snake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
Wagner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Snake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Wagner wants to escape the position.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Wagner buck him off.
Wagner is keeping busy.
Snake not allowing Wagner to control his hands.
Wagner staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control. #T11#
Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wagner.
Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Wagner right now.
Wagner trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #SUB#
Wagner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wagner.#T12#
Snake'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.#SUB#
Snake working for a choke but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner is keeping busy.
#T13#
Wagner tries to escape the position.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wagner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (17) vs (0) Wagner#T14#
Wagner wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wagner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Wagner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (20) vs (0) Wagner
Snake controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Silva has Snake up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva looks to clinch #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Snake
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva prevents Snake from moving into mount. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva has one of Snake's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Silva struggling a bit here.#T2#
Silva 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 Silva is keeping him busy.
Snake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (6) Snake
Silva tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Snake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Silva has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Snake's lack of action.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Snake's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Snake wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva trying to control but Snake postures up.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Silva tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Silva trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snake is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snake controlling the pace.
Silva trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva trying to control here.
#T8#
Snake trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Snake moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (9) Snake
Silva wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Silva regains half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
#T10#
Silva wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Snake is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Snake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (12) Snake
Silva wants to control but Snake postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Snake trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (14) Snake
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Snake trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Snake wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva controls the position.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Snake fails to move to back control.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva stops Snake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take Silva's back here but Silva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 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 3 wins and 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leg Humpa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Humpa tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it. #CL#
Snake takes the fight into the clinch.
Snake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Humpa tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
#TD#
Snake gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Humpa
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Humpa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Humpa gets full guard.
Humpa keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Humpa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Humpa#T1#
Snake is pulling down on Humpa's head. It's preventing any offense from Humpa, at least for the moment.
Humpa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Humpa
Snake is trying to work for a sweep but Humpa has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (2) vs (7) Humpa
Humpa looking to control but Snake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 (4) vs (7) Humpa#SUB2#
Humpa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Snake preventing the sweep.
Humpa keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Humpa controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Humpa is retaining full guard.
Snake won't allow Humpa to sweep him here.
Humpa keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Humpa looking to control.
#T3#
Snake stays in close to Humpa's body and controls the position.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake postures up.
Humpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Humpa is keeping the position.#T4#
Humpa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Humpa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Humpa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Humpa wants to hit a sweep here but Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Humpa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (7) Humpa
Snake controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Humpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake wants to take Humpa's back but he can't do it this time.
Humpa is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Snake fails to advance to Humpa's back.
Humpa wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Humpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Humpa doesn't allow it.
Snake controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Humpa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Humpa is holding on tight.
Humpa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Humpa trying to control but Snake postures up.
Humpa gets full guard.#T8#
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.
Humpa is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Humpa looking for a sweep. Not yet Humpa, not yet.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Humpa is keeping the position for now.
Snake stands and throws Humpa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (7) Humpa
Humpa is looking for a sweep.
Snake has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Humpa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (12) vs (7) Humpa#T9#
Humpa is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Humpa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Humpa tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Humpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Snake moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Snake (15) vs (7) Humpa#T10#
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.
Humpa tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snake controlling well, preventing Humpa from escaping the position.
#T11##SUB#
Snake is looking for the choke from the back position but Humpa is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Humpa won't enjoy being in this position. Snake looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Humpa is tapping - it's over boys! Snake picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake! |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 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 2 wins and 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake gets a double leg takedown into Pereira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Pereira
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
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#
Pereira 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 looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pereira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snake has picked Pereira up and slammed him! Pereira can't keep hold of the triangle and Snake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Pereira#T1#
Snake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pereira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pereira is looking to reverse the position.
Snake controls the position.
Pereira struggling a bit here.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snake just content to control the position. #T2#
Snake trying to control the position but Pereira is working away.
Pereira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Pereira but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (0) Pereira
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Snake trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away. #T3#
Snake trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira working to try and regain half guard.
Pereira has given up his back. Will we see Snake going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (10) vs (0) Pereira
Snake tries to keep control of the position but Pereira is staying busy.
Snake is hanging on to Pereira's back as he tries to escape.
Snake is not going to allow Pereira to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Snake has the hooks in. Pereira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Pereira right now.
Snake biding his time, controlling Pereira. #SUB#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pereira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Snake controls the action.
Pereira trying to control the position but Snake manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Snake.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully.
Pereira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (13) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira is not content to let Snake control the position. #T6#
Pereira is looking to reverse the position.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Pereira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snake is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (15) vs (0) Pereira
Snake wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Snake works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (18) vs (0) Pereira
Snake wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.#T7#
Pereira is really stuck here.
Pereira trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him.
Pereira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake trying to control.
Pereira tries to escape the position.
Snake avoiding Pereira 's attempts to control his hands. #T8##SUB#
Snake is persistently looking for the submission but Pereira is defending it well.
#SUB#
Pereira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Snake.
Pereira trying to control the position but Snake manages to sink in the hooks.
Pereira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pereira! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (21) vs (0) Pereira
Snake looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira wants to control but Snake is having none of it.#T9#
Snake trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Snake prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Snake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pereira is holding on tight.
Pereira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pereira tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away. #T10#
Pereira is looking to get to half guard.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Snake wants to take Pereira's back here but Pereira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pereira is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Pereira wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pereira wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake fails to move to back control. #T12#
Pereira tries to control Snake's body but Snake pushes him off. Pereira squirms to his side and now Snake has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snake (24) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira trying to control the hands but Snake breaks the grip.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Snake avoiding Pereira 's attempts to control his hands.
Pereira is really stuck here.
Snake avoiding Pereira 's attempts to control his hands.
Pereira wants to escape the position.
Snake controls the position.#T13#
Pereira tries to escape the position.
Snake trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pereira doesn't escape.
Snake'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.
Pereira is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pereira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14#
Snake has the hooks in. Pereira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pereira keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Snake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Snake drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
#TD2#
Snake has picked Marshall up - he's going for a ride! Snake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake stalling.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake controlling the action here.#T1#
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Marshall is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake is controlling the pace.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
#T2#
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Snake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Snake
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Marshall sneaks back into half guard.
Snake uses his free foot to push down on Marshall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marshall. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (8) Snake
Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (0) vs (11) Snake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Snake tries to get the hooks in deep but Marshall pushed the leg off.
Marshall tries to escape the position.
Snake tries to get the hooks in deep but Marshall pushed the leg off.
Marshall wants to escape the position.
Marshall trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in.
Snake wants to control but Marshall is keeping busy.
Marshall tries to break free.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
I really don't envy Marshall right now.
#SUB2#
Snake working for a choke but Marshall is defending well.
I would not like to be Marshall right now.
#SUB2#
Marshall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marshall trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #T6#
Marshall tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Marshall showing good submission defense here.
Marshall tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Snake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marshall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7##SUB2#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marshall defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Marshall tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marshall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marshall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Marshall wants to control his opponent's hands but Snake gets his hands free. #T8##SUB2#
Snake looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Marshall right now.
Marshall trying to control but not successfully.
Marshall is in bad spot here.
Snake controls the position.
Marshall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marshall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snake's guard. Nice work there by Marshall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (11) Snake
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Snake managing to control the position.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control 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: Marshall (2) vs (13) Snake#SUB2#
Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Snake wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marshall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Marshall wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Marshall tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.#T12#
Marshall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (2) vs (16) Snake
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (2) vs (19) Snake
Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marshall.#SUB2#
Snake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Snake has the hooks in. Marshall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marshall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake biding his time, controlling Marshall.
Marshall breaks Snake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (19) Snake#SUB#
Marshall 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: Marshall (4) vs (23) Snake#T14#
Snake tries to advance to mount but Marshall denies him.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.
Snake works to advance to full mount. Marshall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marshall (4) vs (25) Snake
Marshall is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 25 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 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 4 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ivanovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snake quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Snake
Snake trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivanovic'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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivanovic 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 is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
Ivanovic continues to stall.#T2#
Ivanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Snake has his hands on Ivanovic's head, controlling the position.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ivanovic is stalling in the full guard.
Snake wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Snake
Snake is letting Ivanovic control him for a moment.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ivanovic taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic staying calm.
More hug and hope from Ivanovic.#T5#
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Snake trying to remain calm as Ivanovic controls from the top position.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanovic 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.
Further stalling from Ivanovic.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well. #T7#
Ivanovic 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 is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Ivanovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Ivanovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Ivanovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake trying to control the position.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Snake trying to control the position.
Ivanovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T10#
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ivanovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (0) Snake
Snake gets back to half guard.
Well, if Ivanovic 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.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanovic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (4) Snake
Ivanovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
Snake controlling well, preventing Ivanovic from escaping the position.
#T11#
Ivanovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snake looking to control but Ivanovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivanovic is working to get back to half guard.
Snake trying to control but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic regains half guard.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanovic manages to get to full guard.
Snake is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Snake preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snake advances to half guard. #T13#
Ivanovic gets full guard.
Snake is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (4) Snake
Ivanovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Snake is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Ivanovic stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanovic advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (4) Snake
Ivanovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Ivan Ivanovic 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 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Vazquez drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Snake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vazquez won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass. #T2#
Vazquez 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 (2) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Vazquez 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. #T3#
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 prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez gets full guard.
Vazquez wants to hit a sweep here but Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vazquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vazquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vazquez is trying to reverse the position but instead Snake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (2) Vazquez#SUB#
Snake working for a choke but Vazquez is defending well.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Good control from Snake.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Vazquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vazquez's body.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Vazquez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
I really don't envy Vazquez right now.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Vazquez buck him off.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake controlling Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #T9#
Vazquez 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 (10) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez 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 (10) vs (6) Vazquez
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T10#
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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. #T11#
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.#T12#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake seems keen to control Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vazquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (9) Vazquez
Vazquez has knee on belly momentarily but Snake bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vazquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vazquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Vazquez wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Vazquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vazquez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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