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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Logan Snyder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
IronSide forces Snyder back against the cage and clinches.
IronSide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Snyder is trying to drag IronSide to the mat but IronSide just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snyder is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
IronSide works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snyder (0) vs (2) IronSide
We've been hearing good reports from Snyder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Snyder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IronSide defends well.
Snyder looking for a sweep. Not yet Snyder, not yet.
IronSide's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder looking to hit a scissor sweep but IronSide is one step ahead there.
IronSide passes into half guard. #T1#
IronSide is trying to control. Snyder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snyder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snyder.#SUB#
Snyder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IronSide can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IronSide stopping the sweep attempt from Snyder.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snyder looking for a sweep. Not yet Snyder, not yet. #SUB#
Snyder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IronSide is aware though and is defending well.
Snyder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snyder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (2) vs (2) IronSide
IronSide keeping full guard, as Snyder tries to pass. #T2#
IronSide wants to sweep but no luck.
IronSide keeping full guard, as Snyder tries to pass. #SUB2#
IronSide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snyder defends it easily.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is keeping the position.
Snyder passes IronSide's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snyder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snyder is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
IronSide is pressing down on Snyder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
IronSide keeping full guard, as Snyder tries to pass. #SUB2#
IronSide has his foot on Snyder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snyder works his way back into a safe position though.
Snyder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IronSide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IronSide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IronSide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snyder manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (2) vs (4) IronSide
IronSide won't allow Snyder to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Snyder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IronSide's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (4) vs (4) IronSide
Snyder is looking to pass into half guard but IronSide pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now IronSide is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (4) vs (6) IronSide#SUB#
Snyder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! IronSide has picked Snyder up and slammed him! Snyder can't keep hold of the triangle and IronSide manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (4) vs (9) IronSide
Snyder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
IronSide just content to control the position.
Snyder is looking to regain half guard here but IronSide keeps moving and retains side control.
Snyder sneaks back into half guard.
Snyder wants to improve his position but IronSide is controlling well.
Snyder manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Snyder is looking to sweep but instead, IronSide has passed into half guard.
Snyder is looking for a sweep. IronSide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snyder works his way to full guard. Good work.
IronSide preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Snyder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead IronSide passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (4) vs (12) IronSide
Snyder being controlled for a moment.
Snyder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but IronSide wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6##SUB2#
IronSide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snyder is trying to improve his position.
IronSide trying to control the position but Snyder is working away.
Snyder is looking to reverse the position.
Snyder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snyder gets full guard.#SUB#
Snyder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because IronSide has passed into half guard!
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Snyder looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Snyder is trying to get back to full guard.
Snyder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snyder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IronSide's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (6) vs (12) IronSide
Snyder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (9) vs (12) IronSide
Snyder is trying to move to mount but IronSide reverses beautifully and ends up in Snyder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (9) vs (14) IronSide#SUB#
Snyder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! IronSide has picked Snyder up and slammed him! Snyder can't keep hold of the triangle and IronSide manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (9) vs (17) IronSide#T8#
IronSide trying to control the position but Snyder is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
IronSide is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on IronSide's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
IronSide prevents Snyder from improving his position.
Snyder wants to sweep but IronSide has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (9) vs (20) IronSide
Snyder is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but IronSide is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snyder (9) vs (22) IronSide#T9#
IronSide controlling the pace for now.
Snyder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
IronSide working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
IronSide looking to control but Snyder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snyder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snyder manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snyder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (11) vs (22) IronSide#T10#
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is keeping the position.
Snyder is pushing down on IronSide's leg trying to pass to half guard. IronSide is fighting to maintain full guard but Snyder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snyder wants to pass to mount but IronSide is defending the position. #SUB2#
IronSide looking for submissions off his back.
Snyder is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and IronSide reverses the position - he's now on top in Snyder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (11) vs (24) IronSide#SUB#
IronSide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snyder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IronSide has managed to get both his arms back between Snyder's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Snyder is looking to sweep but instead, IronSide has passed into half guard.
Snyder tries to roll over but IronSide keeps him under control.#SUB#
Snyder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snyder gets full guard.#T12#
Snyder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snyder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snyder (13) vs (24) IronSide
Snyder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snyder slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Snyder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but IronSide sees it coming and defends easily.
Snyder is breathing heavily.
Snyder wants to pass to mount but IronSide is defending the position. #SUB#
Snyder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, IronSide has managed to free his arm - good work.
IronSide gets full guard.#T13#
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is keeping the position.
Snyder preventing the sweep.
IronSide is adopting a defensive guard.
Snyder passes IronSide's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snyder tries to pass to full mount but IronSide defends it.
IronSide wants to improve his position but Snyder is controlling well.
Snyder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for IronSide! Score +3 for passing guard: Snyder (16) vs (24) IronSide#T14#
IronSide keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IronSide is controlling an arm, preventing Snyder from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
IronSide manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but IronSide is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Snyder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
IronSide wins on points by 24 to 16. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silalahi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Robinson clinches up with Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Robinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silalahi (0) vs (4) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Silalahi blocks the move with his legs.
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Thunder Gym inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silalahi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Robinson is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silalahi is not content to let Robinson control the position.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Silalahi won't allow it. #T3#
Robinson prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
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Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silalahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silalahi avoid being mounted?#T4#
Silalahi tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Silalahi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silalahi defends it well.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (7) Robinson
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount. #T6#
Robinson controlling the pace.
Silalahi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (4) vs (7) Robinson#SUB#
Silalahi looking for the choke from the back.
Silalahi wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Silalahi working for the choke. #SUB#
Robinson is trying to defend against the choke here but Silalahi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silalahi Tightens the hold and Robinson taps out furiously! Silalahi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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