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SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snowstrinski misses with a takedown
and Hageman moves into the clinch.
Snowstrinski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hageman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snowstrinski to the mat. Snowstrinski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Hageman
Hageman pushing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though.
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Hageman is looking for submissions but instead, Snowstrinski has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowstrinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Snowstrinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hageman
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Hageman is controlling Snowstrinski's posture.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Hageman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (4) Hageman
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (4) Hageman
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski won't allow Hageman to sweep him here.
Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hageman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hageman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (6) Hageman
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (6) Hageman
Snowstrinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snowstrinski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs.
Snowstrinski swings around for an armbar but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (8) Hageman
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Hageman stands and throws Snowstrinski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (11) Hageman
Snowstrinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Well, if Hageman 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowstrinski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Hageman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to stall here but Snowstrinski recovers full guard.
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (14) Hageman
Hageman happy to just control the position for now.
Snowstrinski tries to improve position but can't.
Hageman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snowstrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hageman is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Hageman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hageman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hageman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hageman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snowstrinski. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (17) Hageman
Snowstrinski seems a little lost for a moment, as Hageman dominates the positioning.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hageman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snowstrinski is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Hageman trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hageman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Snowstrinski as he works his way to full guard.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Snowstrinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (17) Hageman
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman pulls Snowstrinski in close to prevent any damage.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hageman wins on points by 17 to 10. |
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