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SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johns rushes Lake and presses him up against the cage.
Johns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Johns
Well, if Johns 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.
Lake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Johns
Johns tries to escape the position.
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Johns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johns is really stuck here.
Lake tries to get the hooks in deep but Johns pushed the leg off.
Johns is trying to break free.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Lake.
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lake 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, Johns has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lake trying to control momentarily.
Johns wants to escape the position.
Lake struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johns tries to escape but Lake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to escape the position.
Lake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johns fending off the submission attempt from Lake.
Johns is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lake off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Johns wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake doesn't have the hooks in and Johns manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (4) Johns
Johns is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Lake is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Johns wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Johns postures up.
Johns is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johns trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (4) Johns
Johns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Lake pushing down on Johns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lake is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Johns to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lake pushes down on Johns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johns! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (9) vs (4) Johns
Johns is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Johns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lake tries to control but Johns wriggling away.
Johns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is trying to control. Johns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lake trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns controlling the position well.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Johns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns is in trouble now - Lake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (12) vs (4) Johns
Lake trying to control but Johns is having none of it.
Lake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johns is surviving well by controlling Lake's body position as best he can.
Johns tries to lock up and control but Lake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lake goes for an armbar but Johns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (12) vs (6) Johns
Lake is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Lake 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.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Lake is pulling down on Johns's head. It's preventing any offense from Johns, at least for the moment.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johns stands and throws Lake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (12) vs (9) Johns
Lake wants to control but Johns postures up.
Johns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lake's legs.
Johns trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johns is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lake holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johns off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (16) vs (9) Johns
A lull in the action here.
Lake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johns is really stuck here.
Johns just trying to survive but Lake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lake looking to break Johns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johns tries to escape the position.
Lake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johns showing good submission defense here.
Johns tries to roll but Lake sticks to his back.
Lake is not going to allow Johns to sit and survive in this position.
Lake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lake trying to control momentarily.
Lake looking for the choke from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries to escape but Lake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lake is looking for the choke from the back position but Johns is controlling his hands well.
Johns tries to roll but Lake sticks to his back.
Lake avoiding Johns 's attempts to control his hands.
Lake has got his arm under Johns's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Johns has spun round into Lake's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (16) vs (11) Johns
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake managing to control the position.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Johns slips nicely into half guard.
Johns controlling the pace.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Lake is not content to let Johns control the position.
Johns wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
Johns prevents Lake from improving his position.
Lake gets back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Lake is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Lake 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.
Lake is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns forces his way into half guard.
Lake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johns trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Johns preventing the sweep.
Johns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lake keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johns advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (16) vs (14) Johns
Johns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johns postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
Jack Lake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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