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Event:
SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Snakovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Snakovic avoids nicely.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston tries to clinch but Snakovic is having none of it.
Snakovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snakovic shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snakovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snakovic slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Johnston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snakovic tries to keep at a distance but Johnston has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Snakovic jumps guard but Johnston stands there with Snakovic around his waist. Snakovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Snakovic.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snakovic avoids it.
Johnston missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Johnston.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snakovic up against the cage.
Snakovic has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Snakovic pulls Johnston into guard.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snakovic is retaining full guard. #T2#
Snakovic has control of Johnston's left arm, preventing Johnston from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Snakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snakovic is retaining full guard.
Johnston pushing down on Snakovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snakovic controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Snakovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Snakovic is trying to maintain the position but Johnston is very close to passing his half guard.
Snakovic is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnston trying to control the pace.
Snakovic is positioning himself well to prevent Johnston advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnston looks to land a strike but Snakovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snakovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.
Johnston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snakovic is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Johnston drives through and clinches with Snakovic against the cage.
Snakovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
Snakovic tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily#KD#
and Johnston counters with a crisp one two that drops Snakovic! Johnston thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Snakovic to his feet! Snakovic is in big trouble!#ROC#Snakovic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Johnston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Johnston's cut.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Snakovic has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Johnston counters with a nice right hand that sends Snakovic toppling to the canvas! Snakovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnston finish him?!
Snakovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Snakovic misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
Snakovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snakovic shoots and misses
and Johnston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snakovic misses the jab.
Snakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnston counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Johnston! |
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Event:
SSSD 49: Gai/Searchinson
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Snakovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Snakovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Snakovic pushes him off.
Snakovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrei Snakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Snakovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snakovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Snakovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight 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.#T1#
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight is looking to sweep but instead, Snakovic has passed into half guard.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Snakovic 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snakovic lands a nice short elbow.
Snakovic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Snakovic won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Snakovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knight's face.
Snakovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Knight looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Snakovic raining down shots from the mount!
Snakovic lands a couple of good shots and Knight has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snakovic lands shots from the back.
Snakovic throwing damaging strikes from the back! Knight could be in trouble here!
Snakovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Knight 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.
Snakovic trying to control momentarily.
Snakovic lands a shot to the head.
Snakovic lands a series of strikes from the back and Knight goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Snakovic! |
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Event:
SSSD 42: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Snakovic fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Meier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meier is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Snakovic controlling the position for now.
Meier seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Meier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snakovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Meier wants to free his trapped foot but Snakovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic controlling the position for now.
Meier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Meier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Snakovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Meier.
Meier tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snakovic.
Meier trying to control from Snakovic's half guard. Snakovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Snakovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Meier looking to pass the guard.
Snakovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eric Meier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snakovic dives in and grabs Meier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meier pushes down on Snakovic's head and hops out.#TD2#
Meier shoots in and gets a takedown into Snakovic's guard.
Snakovic has Meier pulled in close to control his posture.
Meier with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snakovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Meier trying to control but Snakovic is working from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Snakovic working for a triangle but Meier defends it easily.
Meier trying to control but Snakovic is working from the bottom.
Snakovic has his hands on Meier's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Reach Around inform me that Meier has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Meier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snakovic trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Snakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snakovic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Meier 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.
Meier stopping the sweep attempt from Snakovic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Meier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snakovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meier has Snakovic in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Snakovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snakovic has managed to get both his arms back between Meier's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Snakovic dives in and grabs Meier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meier pushes down on Snakovic's head and hops out.#TD#
Snakovic gets a takedown into half guard.
Snakovic is looking to advance position but Meier won't allow it. #SUB2#
Meier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meier is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic trying to control from half guard but Meier is working away.
Meier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meier trying to hold on to Snakovic's head to control him but Snakovic postures up.
#SUB2#
Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snakovic lands a nice short elbow.
Meier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meier tries to get to full guard but Snakovic has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Snakovic seems content to control.
Snakovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meier keeps working.
Snakovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snakovic connects with a nice short shot to Meier's temple.
Snakovic is thwarting Meier's attempts to control the position.
Meier trying to get back to full guard but Snakovic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Meier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Meier is bucking up trying to escape but Snakovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Snakovic controlling his opponent.
Meier is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Snakovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Meier is trying to escape the mount.
Meier tries to hold on but Snakovic postures up.
Snakovic scoring with strikes but Meier is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meier tries to lock up and control but Snakovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Snakovic scoring with strikes but Meier is staying in there. #ROC#Meier is rocked!
Meier is breathing heavily.
Meier tries to reverse the position but Snakovic maintains control.
Meier is still in real trouble! Can Snakovic finish him?
Snakovic loads up with a big shot that hurts Meier! He's pulled Snakovic in close but Snakovic has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Meier survive? More strikes from Snakovic and Meier is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Snakovic! |
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Event:
SSSD 37: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Snakovic shoots and misses
and Shimada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shimada stuffs the takedown attempt from Snakovic. Snakovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimada cracks Snakovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Shimada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Snakovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snakovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Snakovic drops back looking for a leg! Shimada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shimada manages to kick Snakovic off! Snakovic jumps back into Shimada's guard.
Snakovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Shimada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snakovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snakovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snakovic won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Snakovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Snakovic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snakovic pushing down on Shimada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snakovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snakovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shimada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snakovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shimada keeps working. #SUB#
Snakovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snakovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Snakovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snakovic shoots in but Shimada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Snakovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada thuds his right hand into Snakovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snakovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snakovic fails with the takedown
and Shimada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimada scores with a jab. Snakovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snakovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snakovic darts in looking for a takedown but Shimada gets double underhooks and turns Snakovic into the cage. #T4#
Shimada gets through Snakovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shimada is pushing Snakovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Shimada breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snakovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shimada counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimada digs a good body shot into Snakovic's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kambei Shimada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Snakovic shoots and misses
and Shimada counters with a straight right hand.
Snakovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shimada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shimada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snakovic momentarily.
Snakovic misses with a takedown attempt - Shimada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Snakovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snakovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimada defends it nicely.
Shimada throws a counter combo.
Snakovic moves forwards but Shimada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snakovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A left lands for Shimada.
Shimada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Snakovic with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Shimada counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Snakovic is rocked!
Shimada circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Snakovic to the canvas! Snakovic doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shimada keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kambei Shimada!
Kambei Shimada got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
SSSD 32: Neer/Glass
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Neer.
Snakovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snakovic looks for a takedown but Neer sprawls well.#TD#
Snakovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Neer's guard.
Snakovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neer controls Snakovic momentarily but Snakovic frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snakovic with a nice head shot there.
Snakovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snakovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Snakovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snakovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Neer is trying to keep Snakovic in close.
Snakovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snakovic gets to his feet and stands over Neer, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Neer felt that one! Snakovic unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Neer from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Snakovic! |
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