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SSG 233 McCain vs Finn 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wahlstroem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wahlstroem showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Velasco wants to get back to full guard.
Velasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlstroem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Wahlstroem pushing down on Velasco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wahlstroem prevents Velasco from improving his position.
Velasco gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem postures up.
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Velasco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Velasco has passed into half guard!
Velasco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (6) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Velasco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Velasco for a finish.
Wahlstroem has his arm under Velasco's chin here. Game over son! Wahlstroem squeezes tightly and Velasco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Wahlstroem! |
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