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SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner 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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrovic wants to clinch.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Petrovic
Petrovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Snake passes Petrovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrovic 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.
Petrovic trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Snake 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.
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrovic is still trying to improve position.
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy.
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrovic defends it well.
Petrovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Snake postures up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snake has passed into half guard!
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrovic gets back to full guard.
Petrovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrovic keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Petrovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Snake pushing down on Petrovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snake prevents Petrovic from improving his position.
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Snake is looking for a kimura here.
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovic has an active guard here but Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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