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SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Engine! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Wahlstroem darts in and clinches Engine up against the cage. Wahlstroem tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wahlstroem tries to score a body lock takedown but Engine shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wahlstroem pulls Engine into guard.
Engine sitting in guard here, content to control. Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Engine works a leg free and moves into half guard. Engine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahlstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Engine is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engine pulls his head out easily. Engine passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (3) Engine
That's one minute gone in the round. Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control. Engine controlling the pace for now. Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control. Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount. Engine content just to control the position here. Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away. Engine controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from Engine. Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wahlstroem regains half guard. Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Engine wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wahlstroem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wahlstroem is trying to keep Engine in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Engine controlling from the top position. Engine looks winded! Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engine defends well. Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engine postures up.
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
Engine 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 five minutes gone in the round. Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wahlstroem has his feet on Engine's thighs here. He's pushed Engine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Engine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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