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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Logan Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klopstock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Snyder
Klopstock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snyder looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Klopstock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snyder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snyder slips nicely into half guard.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Snyder has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back.
Snyder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klopstock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Snyder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (5) Snyder#SUB2#
Snyder has control of Klopstock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Klopstock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Klopstock is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snyder has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (0) vs (8) Snyder#SUB2#
Snyder has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Snyder working for the choke. #SUB2#
Snyder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
My spies in California Top Team inform me that Snyder has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Snyder is persistently looking for the submission but Klopstock is defending it well.
Klopstock rolls, trying to escape but Snyder keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Snyder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Klopstock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Klopstock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snyder's guard. Nice work there by Klopstock.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (8) Snyder
Klopstock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klopstock slips nicely into half guard.
Klopstock is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snyder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klopstock won't allow Snyder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Snyder has his foot on Klopstock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klopstock works his way back into a safe position though.
Klopstock forces his way into half guard.
Snyder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now.
Klopstock trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom.
Snyder can't keep his opponent in guard - Klopstock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Klopstock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snyder sees it coming and defends easily.
Snyder gets back to full guard.
Snyder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Snyder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klopstock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Snyder is keeping the position.#T4#
Snyder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klopstock is one step ahead there.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klopstock passes Snyder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snyder is trying to get back to full guard.
Snyder is in trouble now - Klopstock has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (5) vs (8) Snyder
Snyder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klopstock trying to control but Snyder is having none of it.
Klopstock content just to control the position here.
Snyder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Klopstock tries to pass to full mount but Snyder defends it. #SUB#
Klopstock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snyder is just riding it out for now. Klopstock eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Snyder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klopstock pulls his head out easily.
Klopstock is keen to just control but Snyder is a slippery customer.
Snyder wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klopstock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klopstock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (5) vs (12) Snyder
Klopstock turns into Snyder and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (7) vs (12) Snyder
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snyder wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Snyder is keeping the position.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klopstock stands and throws Snyder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (10) vs (12) Snyder
Snyder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klopstock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Klopstock is controlling the pace.
Snyder tries to get to full guard but Klopstock has control of the leg.
Klopstock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Klopstock seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Snyder is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonhard Klopstock!
Leonhard Klopstock managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dangerous Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Gable!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Saunders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Gable
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.
Gable passes Saunders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gable is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders trying to control here.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Saunders is defending the position.
Saunders trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well. #T1#
Gable prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Gable is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders is in trouble now - Gable has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Gable
Saunders's coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saunders gets back to half guard.
Gable passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (8) Gable#SUB2#
Gable is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Gable!
A very excited looking Kyle Gable 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 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Huntington manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Huntington has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huntington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Huntington dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huntington defends well.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Huntington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huntington tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Huntington has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (7) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Huntington looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
Huntington wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Huntington maintains control.
Huntington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huntington trying to control the pace.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is pressing down on Huntington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Huntington trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Huntington pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huntington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (10) vs (0) Anderson#T3#
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB#
Huntington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson tries to roll over but Huntington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Huntington is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson tries to roll over but Huntington keeps him under control.
Huntington is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson is in trouble now - Huntington has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (13) vs (0) Anderson
Huntington trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huntington moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (16) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Huntington is working for a rear naked choke. Anderson is not defending it well and Huntington has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Anderson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Anderson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holter Huntington!
A relieved looking Holter Huntington 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Snyder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snyder trying to mount his opponent but Satus Ad Finem defends it.
Snyder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Snyder fails to advance to Satus Ad Finem's back. #SUB#
Snyder is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Snyder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Logan Snyder!
Victus Satus Ad Finem was interviewed post fight and said 'Loss number 4.'. |
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