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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Soderberg sprawls well.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soderberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Soderberg dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Soderberg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt. #TD#
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robinson to the mat! Robinson manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soderberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.#SUB#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soderberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson moves into full mount! Soderberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (5) Robinson
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
Robinson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.#T3#
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Soderberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg has a hand on Robinson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Robinson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (11) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soderberg is surviving well by controlling Robinson's body position as best he can.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (14) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (14) Robinson
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (16) Robinson#T7#
Robinson stands and throws Soderberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (4) vs (19) Robinson
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Robinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (4) vs (22) Robinson
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soderberg tries to improve his position but instead Robinson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (4) vs (25) Robinson#SUB2#
Soderberg is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Robinson gets his way!
#SUB2#
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soderberg tries to escape the position.
#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soderberg is in bad spot here.
Soderberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Soderberg fending off the submission attempt from Robinson.
Robinson doesn't have the hooks in and Soderberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (25) Robinson#T11#
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson 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.#SUB#
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (27) Robinson
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (6) vs (30) Robinson
Robinson wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg moves into full guard.
#T14##SUB#
Soderberg has an active guard here but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soderberg is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 30 to 6.
Declan Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 369 Feet vs Helvig
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 22 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strakapoud as he jumps to the side.
Krister Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strakapoud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soderberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strakapoud circles away.
Soderberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Strakapoud counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soderberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Strakapoud puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura but Soderberg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soderberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Strakapoud has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Soderberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Soderberg shrugs it off.
Strakapoud wants to take Soderberg's back here but Soderberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Strakapoud avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.#SUB2#
Strakapoud moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Soderberg has worked his arm free - good work by Soderberg!
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Strakapoud might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Strakapoud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strakapoud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strakapoud working away.#T3##SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Soderberg controlling the position.#T5##SUB#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strakapoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strakapoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strakapoud won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T6#
Soderberg looking to control.
Soderberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (5) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Soderberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strakapoud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soderberg has managed to get both his arms back between Strakapoud's legs - danger averted.
Strakapoud trying to control the position.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Strakapoud has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strakapoud's guard. #T7##SUB#
Strakapoud is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Strakapoud is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud moves into full guard.
#T8#
Strakapoud trying to control the position here.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud 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.#SUB#
Soderberg 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.
Strakapoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #T9#
Strakapoud controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself.
Strakapoud controlling Soderberg's posture. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg postures up.
Strakapoud keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Strakapoud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Strakapoud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for a triangle here. Soderberg is fighting it but it looks tight! Strakapoud pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Soderberg is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stanislav Strakapoud! |
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Event:
SSG 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Soderberg wants to sweep but Gabenagus has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Gabenagus works to advance to full mount. Soderberg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Soderberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gabenagus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus controlling his opponent.
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Soderberg wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Soderberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Soderberg shrugs it off.
Gabenagus prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Gabenagus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #T4#
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Gabenagus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.#T7#
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gabenagus tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Soderberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soderberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (13) Gabenagus
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away. #T11#
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it. #T12#
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gabenagus.
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soderberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soderberg and Gabenagus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T13#
Gabenagus tries to move to mount but Soderberg blocks the move with his legs.
Gabenagus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Soderberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Soderberg is trying to control Gabenagus's posture but Gabenagus avoids it.
Gabenagus taking a breather here.
More stalling from Gabenagus.#T14#
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gabenagus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gabenagus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount.
Soderberg is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from improving position.
Soderberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gabenagus's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Mecilvus Gabenagus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Miyao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soderberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Miyao
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyao off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (4) Miyao#SUB#
Soderberg is persistently looking for the submission but Miyao is defending it well.
Miyao tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Soderberg is looking to control Miyao but Miyao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to roll but Soderberg sticks to his back.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Soderberg is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Miyao has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Soderberg has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Miyao taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Soderberg doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moly clinches with his opponent.
Moly is looking for a takedown.
Moly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soderberg after a bit of a struggle.
Moly tries for a takedown but Soderberg manages to get underhooks.
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Soderberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Moly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soderberg is trying to pull guard but Moly has him pressed against the cage.
Soderberg stops a takedown attempt from Moly.
#TD#
Soderberg pulls Moly into guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass. #T1#
Soderberg controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #SUB#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Soderberg is trying to keep Moly in close.
Soderberg pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Moly postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but instead Moly has moved into half guard.
Moly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Moly wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Soderberg controlling Moly's posture.
Soderberg is trying to keep Moly in close.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T5#
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Moly advances to half guard.
Moly trying to control the pace.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Moly#T7#
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Moly controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.#T8#
Moly controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Moly from advancing position.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moly won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Soderberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg keeping hold of Moly's head, controlling as best he can.
Soderberg has a hand on Moly's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moly takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (6) Moly
Moly content just to control the position here.
It looks like Moly might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Moly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Soderberg wants to control but Moly is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Moly prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Moly postures up.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Moly trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it. #T14#
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Holy Moly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Soderberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Silalahi won't allow it. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Soderberg 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.
Soderberg wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Silalahi defends it.
Silalahi has his hands clasped together around Soderberg's back. He's all about the action.
Silalahi is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silalahi avoid being mounted?
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Silalahi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg is pushing down on Silalahi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silalahi is fighting to maintain full guard but Soderberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Silalahi defends it.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Silalahi controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silalahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Soderberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soderberg is stalling here. Silalahi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soderberg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silalahi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (2) vs (4) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soderberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Silalahi working away.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Silalahi trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soderberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Silalahi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silalahi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silalahi is staying tight to Soderberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Soderberg is having none of it.
Silalahi stalling. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #T7#
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Silalahi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Silalahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silalahi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi stays in close to Soderberg's body and controls the position.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
#T9#
Silalahi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Silalahi passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Silalahi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Silalahi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (7) Silalahi
Silalahi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Soderberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silalahi controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Soderberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Soderberg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (7) Silalahi
Silalahi 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.
Soderberg pushes down on Silalahi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Silalahi trying to control here.
Silalahi won't allow Soderberg to pass to mount.
Silalahi tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Silalahi is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Soderberg is fighting to break Silalahi's control of his arms but Silalahi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Soderberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silalahi looking to control but Soderberg passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soderberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (7) vs (7) Silalahi
Soderberg wants to control the pace but Silalahi is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silalahi can't escape the position.
Silalahi stops Soderberg from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg wants to take Silalahi's back here but Silalahi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Silalahi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (10) vs (7) Silalahi
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 20 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerbandi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Gerbandi is trying to trip Soderberg. He has hold of a leg but Soderberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gerbandi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soderberg is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gerbandi is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerbandi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soderberg is just riding it out for now. Gerbandi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soderberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gerbandi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerbandi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Soderberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gerbandi stalling.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi trying to control from Soderberg's half guard. Soderberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T6#
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg has Gerbandi pulled in close to control his posture.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T7#
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg postures up.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soderberg 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 Gerbandi. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Soderberg working away.
Gerbandi tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerbandi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (8) vs (5) Gerbandi#T9##SUB#
Soderberg is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gerbandi is in bad spot here.
Soderberg is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Soderberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soderberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (8) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi pushes down on Soderberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Gerbandi slows the pace down in half guard.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Soderberg is controlling Gerbandi's posture.
Gerbandi passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well,Soderberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Soderberg keeping hold of Gerbandi's head, controlling as best he can.
Soderberg is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soderberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soderberg.
Gerbandi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 46 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima wants to clinch but Soderberg slips to the side#TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soderberg. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Soderberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Lima is in trouble now - Soderberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Soderberg#T2#
Soderberg tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Soderberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Soderberg controlling from mount.
Lima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (5) Soderberg
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Lima wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Lima passes Soderberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soderberg is positioning himself well to prevent Lima advancing to mount.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is positioning himself well to prevent Lima advancing to mount.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.#T5#
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Lima trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Lima is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6##SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle here but Lima uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (5) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it. #SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but Soderberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (7) Soderberg
Soderberg stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (10) Soderberg
Soderberg taking a break here but Lima is having none of it and regains half guard.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well. #T7#
Soderberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lima tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soderberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (13) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control but Lima is having none of it. #T8#
Lima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Soderberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Soderberg moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (16) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soderberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soderberg in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Soderberg prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soderberg passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (19) Soderberg
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soderberg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lima is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
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 16 wins and 6 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gabenagus to the mat! Gabenagus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Gabenagus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Gabenagus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T1#
Soderberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Soderberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (4) Soderberg#SUB#
Gabenagus has an active guard here but Soderberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg stalling away here and it's allowed Gabenagus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Gabenagus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.#T7#
Soderberg content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gabenagus with the active half guard here but Soderberg passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (7) Soderberg#T8#
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Gabenagus blocks the move with his legs.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a sweep but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (2) vs (9) Soderberg
Soderberg forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (2) vs (12) Soderberg#T9#
Gabenagus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gabenagus working for submissions but it's allowed Soderberg to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
It looks like Soderberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Soderberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (15) Soderberg#T11#
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
Gabenagus is trying to escape the mount.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12##SUB2#
Soderberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gabenagus has worked his arm free - good work by Gabenagus!
Gabenagus tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working. #T13##SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus being controlled for a moment.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soderberg defends well and Marlin ends up having to push Soderberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soderberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marlin.
Soderberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marlin sprawls and moves away.
Marlin tries for a takedown but Soderberg circles away easily#TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) Marlin
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Striped Marlin.
Marlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg works to advance to full mount. Marlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (6) vs (0) Marlin
Soderberg wants to take Marlin's back here but Marlin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soderberg trying to control but Marlin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlin regains half guard.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Marlin has his hands clasped together around Soderberg's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Soderberg wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
#SUB#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marlin is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Marlin is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlin trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg seems to be working for a kimura but Marlin defends the submission attempt.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Marlin won't allow it.
Marlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marlin 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.
Soderberg trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Soderberg trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Soderberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (2) Marlin
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg pulls Marlin in to control the position.
Soderberg controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T6##SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soderberg pulls Marlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Marlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlin controls the pace.
Marlin trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Marlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #T8#
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Marlin defends it easily.
#T9#
Soderberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (8) vs (2) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.#T10#
Marlin is still trying to improve position.
Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Marlin has his hands clasped together around Soderberg's back. He's all about the action.
Soderberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (11) vs (2) Marlin
Soderberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soderberg controlling his opponent.
Marlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Soderberg is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Marlin tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Marlin is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Marlin is holding on to half guard well.
Marlin is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Marlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Corona rushes Soderberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Soderberg decides to pull guard.
Soderberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corona defends it easily.
Corona pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Corona is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Corona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona is looking to pass Soderberg's guard but actually Soderberg recovers to full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Corona is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona stays in close to Soderberg's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Corona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corona has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corona passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Corona#SUB2#
Corona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Corona trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away. #SUB2#
Corona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soderberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Corona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corona working away.#T4##SUB2#
Corona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T5#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Soderberg has control of Corona's left arm, preventing Corona from doing any damage.
Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Corona is stalling in the full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Soderberg 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.
Corona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg pulls Corona in to control the position.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Corona defends it easily.
Corona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corona looking to sit in guard and control but Soderberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Corona wants to get back to full guard but Soderberg has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (3) Corona#SUB#
Soderberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soderberg working away.#T9##SUB#
Soderberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Soderberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corona is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Corona keeps trying to improve his position.
Corona is trying to work for a sweep but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg prevents Corona from getting the reversal.
Soderberg controlling his opponent.
Soderberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg. #SUB#
Soderberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corona has worked his arm free - good work by Corona!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Corona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (9) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape. #T13#
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg postures up.
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (12) vs (3) Corona
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 12 to 3.
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt jumps guard but Soderberg stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Hunt trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Hunt passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (3) Hunt
Soderberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Soderberg keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Soderberg slows the pace down.
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Soderberg is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hunt wants to control but Soderberg postures up.#T3#
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to control but Soderberg postures up.
Hunt tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #T4#
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Hunt seems a little lost for a moment, as Soderberg dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Soderberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.#T5#
Hunt is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Soderberg maintains control.#T6#
Hunt has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (10) vs (3) Hunt
Soderberg is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for the choke but no joy.
Soderberg controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
#T7#
Hunt turns into Soderberg and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (10) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt is looking to pass into half guard but Soderberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soderberg is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (12) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt wants to control but Soderberg passes easily into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from Hunt's half guard. Hunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Hunt trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (15) vs (5) Hunt#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg staying calm.#T10##SUB#
Soderberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Soderberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (17) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (20) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soderberg looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Soderberg wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Soderberg has hold of Hunt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hunt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt is just holding on here. Soderberg manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (23) vs (5) Hunt#T14##SUB#
Soderberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hunt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hunt is in bad spot here.
Hunt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 23 to 5.
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 6 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nozadzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nozadzi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg is stalling in the full guard.
Soderberg won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg being controlled here momentarily.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up. #T1#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi looking to control but Soderberg passes into half guard.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Nozadzi is a slippery customer.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #T3#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nozadzi is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Soderberg
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Soderberg uses his free foot to push down on Nozadzi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nozadzi. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Soderberg
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
#T6#
Nozadzi regains half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage.
Nozadzi trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a submission but Nozadzi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nozadzi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (11) Soderberg
Nozadzi regains half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Nozadzi gets full guard.#T9#
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Soderberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (13) Soderberg#T10#
Soderberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (16) Soderberg#T11#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi regains half guard.#T12#
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Nozadzi is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nozadzi avoid being mounted?
Nozadzi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soderberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (19) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it. #T13#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Soderberg has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (2) vs (22) Soderberg
Soderberg biding his time, controlling Nozadzi.
Nozadzi staying busy and making it hard for Soderberg to control. #T14#
Nozadzi tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nozadzi wants to control his opponent's hands but Soderberg gets his hands free.
Nozadzi tries to roll but Soderberg sticks to his back.
Soderberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Soderberg controls the position.
Soderberg wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Well, with Soderberg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nozadzi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi trying to control the hands but Soderberg won't let him.
Nozadzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 22 to 2.
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soderberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soderberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but San holds him up against the cage and eventually Soderberg drops back down to his feet.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soderberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Soderberg is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Soderberg successfully pulls guard.
San sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soderberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soderberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soderberg! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) San
San tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Soderberg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. San is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Soderberg yanks on the arm and San is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Soderberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soderberg gets underhooks to prevent Gerbandi's takedown attempt.
Gerbandi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soderberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gerbandi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soderberg regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
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.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Soderberg defends easily.
Soderberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (2) Gerbandi#T1#
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face as Soderberg controls the position.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Gerbandi is working away.
Gerbandi tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg controlling from side mount.
Gerbandi controls the position for a moment.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soderberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Soderberg trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi is controlling Soderberg's trapped leg to prevent Soderberg from advancing to side control.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soderberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soderberg's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (5) vs (6) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi looking to hold on to the position here but Soderberg rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Soderberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Gerbandi controls the position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Soderberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (7) vs (9) Gerbandi
Soderberg not doing much here.
#SUB#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg is pressing down on Gerbandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerbandi is holding on for now. #T7#
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Soderberg is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Soderberg prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi won't allow Soderberg to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gerbandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Soderberg is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (10) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (10) vs (11) Gerbandi#T10#
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerbandi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi stalling.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Soderberg controlling the position for now.#T13#
Gerbandi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Gerbandi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #T14#
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Edison. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt.
Krister Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Soderberg moves into the clinch.#TD#
Edison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soderberg regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Edison pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edison is working hard here to advance position.
Edison is looking to pass Soderberg's guard but actually Soderberg recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Soderberg 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#
Edison passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edison is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edison moves into full mount! Soderberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edison is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Edison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (8) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Edison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Soderberg has worked his arm free - good work by Soderberg!
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soderberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edison's guard! Nice work there by Soderberg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (8) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Edison is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Edison gets full guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Soderberg trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison looking for a sweep. Not yet Edison, not yet. #T4#
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Soderberg
Edison looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soderberg has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Edison is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Soderberg is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Edison swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soderberg is now in Edison's guard. A big mistake from Edison there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (13) vs (4) Soderberg#T5##SUB#
Edison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soderberg has picked Edison up and slammed him! Edison can't keep hold of the triangle and Soderberg manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (7) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control the position but Edison is working away. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well.
Edison is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Soderberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Edison is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Edison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
Soderberg is trying to control. Edison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Edison looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg uses his free foot to push down on Edison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Edison. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (10) Soderberg
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Edison working to try and regain half guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Edison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg.
Edison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg wants to take Edison's back but he can't do it this time.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edison regains half guard.
Edison is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edison wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (13) Soderberg
Soderberg gets to mount! Edison was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (13) vs (15) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control but Edison is having none of it.
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Soderberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Edison is controlling an arm, preventing Soderberg from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soderberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Edison is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Edison wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edison there! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (18) Soderberg
Edison tries to improve his position but instead Soderberg has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Edison (13) vs (21) Soderberg#SUB2#
Edison is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soderberg gets his way!
Soderberg trying to control.
Edison is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Edison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Edison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Edison is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Edison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Edison is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Edison is trying desperately to improve position.
Soderberg wants to control the pace but Edison is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg controlling the pace for now. #T12#
It looks like Soderberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Edison is looking to improve his position but Soderberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Edison is trying to reverse the position but instead Soderberg has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Edison (13) vs (24) Soderberg
Soderberg is looking to control Edison but Edison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Edison is really stuck here.
Edison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Edison wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it. #T13#
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (15) vs (24) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Edison passes Soderberg's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg controlling Edison's posture.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg pulls Edison in to control the position.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edison wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 24 to 15.
Our winner, Krister Soderberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strakapoud feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg pulls Strakapoud in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Strakapoud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soderberg for as long as he can get away with.
Strakapoud won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg controlling the position.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg seems keen to control Strakapoud's posture.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Strakapoud sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Soderberg trying to control the position here.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Soderberg is looking to sweep but instead, Strakapoud has passed into half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Strakapoud prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Strakapoud is just content to waste time from the top position. Soderberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud is fighting to break Soderberg's control of his arms but Soderberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strakapoud trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soderberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Soderberg seems keen to control Strakapoud's posture.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg controlling the position.
Strakapoud trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #T6#
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully. #T7#
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg controlling Strakapoud's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T9#
Strakapoud is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Soderberg passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strakapoud trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but Strakapoud defending well.
Soderberg is taking a breather. Strakapoud says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soderberg in particular looking to stall.
Strakapoud regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Strakapoud looking for a sweep. Not yet Strakapoud, not yet.
Strakapoud looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strakapoud holds on and takes a little breather.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud looking to control.
Strakapoud is adopting a defensive guard.
Soderberg passes into half guard. #T12#
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Strakapoud defends it.
Soderberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (5) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Soderberg wants to take his opponent's back but Strakapoud doesn't allow it.
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Soderberg working for a guillotine from mount but Strakapoud is in no mood to give up.
Soderberg trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Soderberg postures up.#SUB2#
Strakapoud tries to improve his position but Soderberg has taken his back! Soderberg has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Strakapoud tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Soderberg pushes Strakapoud away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
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 27 wins and 13 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Berendas drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soderberg has passed into half guard!
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it. #T2#
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berendas trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Berendas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg wants to pass to mount but Berendas is defending the position.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Soderberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berendas reverses the position - he's now on top in Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Soderberg
Berendas pushes down on Soderberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Berendas wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berendas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Berendas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Soderberg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Berendas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Soderberg pulls down on the head and he's put Berendas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krister Soderberg!
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
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 15 wins and 7 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silalahi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Silalahi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg pulls Silalahi in to control the position.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Soderberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soderberg is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Soderberg
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg controlling from the top position. #T2#
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi controlling the position.#T3#
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg stays in close to Silalahi's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg controlling from the top position.
Silalahi pulls Soderberg in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Silalahi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silalahi controlling the position.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silalahi working a defensive guard but Soderberg passes into half guard.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Silalahi seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Soderberg trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silalahi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.
Silalahi wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silalahi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Soderberg#T7#
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi can't escape the position.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Soderberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (5) Soderberg
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8#
Silalahi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking to control.
#T9#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soderberg has control of Silalahi's left arm, preventing Silalahi from doing any damage.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg trying to control the position here. #T10#
Soderberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Silalahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Silalahi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (5) Soderberg
Soderberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (7) vs (7) Soderberg
Soderberg preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T11#
Soderberg forces his way into half guard.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Soderberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is taking a breather. Silalahi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soderberg is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soderberg is trying to control. Silalahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Soderberg is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Soderberg works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (10) Soderberg
Silalahi gets back to half guard.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Silalahi trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Silalahi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clarkson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Clarkson
Clarkson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Soderberg trying to get back to full guard but Clarkson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Clarkson
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Clarkson's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clarkson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson wants to take a breather but Soderberg is having none of it. #T1#
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soderberg.
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soderberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (7) Clarkson
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Soderberg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clarkson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarkson is pulling down on Soderberg's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarkson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Clarkson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Clarkson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soderberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clarkson trying to control the position.
Clarkson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (9) Clarkson
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (9) Clarkson
Soderberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (7) vs (9) Clarkson
Soderberg prevents Clarkson from getting the reversal.#T4#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position but Soderberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarkson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Clarkson looking for subs from the bottom but Soderberg mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (10) vs (9) Clarkson
We've been informed that Clarkson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Clarkson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clarkson wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Clarkson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Clarkson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Clarkson is defending well.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.#SUB2#
Clarkson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clarkson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clarkson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB2#
Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.
Soderberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soderberg advances to half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard.
Clarkson keeps trying to improve his position.
Clarkson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Soderberg stalling. #T8#
Clarkson trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarkson is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clarkson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soderberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (13) vs (9) Clarkson
Soderberg controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Clarkson wants to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Clarkson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but Soderberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position but Soderberg isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
Clarkson tries to control Soderberg's body but Soderberg pushes him off. Clarkson squirms to his side and now Soderberg has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (16) vs (9) Clarkson
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Clarkson tries to escape the position.
Soderberg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11##SUB#
Soderberg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Clarkson turns into Soderberg and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (16) vs (11) Clarkson
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
Clarkson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (18) vs (11) Clarkson
Clarkson trying to control here.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Soderberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (21) vs (11) Clarkson#T13#
You can see the frustration on Clarkson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clarkson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Clarkson's face as Soderberg controls the position.
Clarkson tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Clarkson wants to control but Soderberg postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clarkson struggling a bit here.#T14#
Soderberg controls the position.
Clarkson is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg has control of an arm but Clarkson manages to advance to Soderberg's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (21) vs (15) Clarkson
Clarkson gets his hands free as Soderberg looks to control.
Clarkson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Soderberg breaks Clarkson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (23) vs (15) Clarkson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Clarkson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Clarkson is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaw (0) vs (2) Soderberg
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
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.
Shaw wants to improve his position but instead Soderberg has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaw.#T1#
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Shaw working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Shaw has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.
Soderberg won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soderberg postures up.
Shaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soderberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB#
Shaw has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soderberg 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 Shaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (0) vs (5) Soderberg
Soderberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Shaw is looking to regain half guard here but Soderberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw is being controlled here.
Shaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaw (0) vs (7) Soderberg
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
#T5##SUB2#
Soderberg looking to secure an arm triangle but Shaw defends it well.
Shaw looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaw (0) vs (10) Soderberg
Shaw rolls, trying to escape but Soderberg keeps control of the position.
Shaw trying to control the hands but Soderberg won't let him.
Shaw rolls, trying to escape but Soderberg keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Shaw trying to control the position but Soderberg manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Soderberg has locked on a rear naked choke here! Shaw is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg pushes Gabenagus up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gabenagus after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has Gabenagus pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabenagus has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#T1#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soderberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (0) Gabenagus#T2#
Gabenagus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Soderberg looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg controlling the action here. #T5#
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Gabenagus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Gabenagus is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position. #T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soderberg is tapping! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Soderberg is not content to let Grandall control the position.
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Grandall from advancing position. #T1#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Grandall's head to control him but Grandall postures up.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg controlling the position well. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandall being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Soderberg trying to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg is holding on to half guard well.
Grandall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T4#
Soderberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grandall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soderberg has picked Grandall up and slammed him! Grandall can't keep hold of the triangle and Soderberg manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Soderberg#T5#
Soderberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall regains half guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall moves into full guard.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Grandall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (8) Soderberg
Grandall tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg controls the position.#T8#
Grandall prevents Soderberg from moving into mount.
Grandall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grandall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soderberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg is trying to control. Grandall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Grandall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg not doing much here.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Grandall is defending well.
Grandall is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T11#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Grandall defends it.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Grandall wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is pressing down on Grandall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grandall is holding on for now.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Soderberg is taking a breather. Grandall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soderberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 11 to 2.
Krister Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grant Harklie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Harklie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Harklie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Harklie is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Harklie advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie looking to pass the guard.
Harklie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harklie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harklie has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harklie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Harklie is pulling down on Soderberg's head to control his posture.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harklie's guard.
Well, if Soderberg 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.
#T3#
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.
Harklie wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (5) Soderberg
Harklie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Soderberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harklie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harklie (2) vs (7) Soderberg
Harklie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harklie is looking to escape.
Harklie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Harklie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harklie.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soderberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harklie! Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (10) Soderberg
Harklie is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. #T6#
Harklie is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harklie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Harklie is having none of it.
Soderberg avoids the attempt from Harklie to control.#T7#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg prevents Harklie from getting the reversal.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harklie regains half guard.
Harklie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harklie wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (13) Soderberg#T8#
Harklie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soderberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harklie sneaks back into half guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Harklie is defending well.
Harklie tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T9#
Soderberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (16) Soderberg
A lull in the action here as Soderberg stalls from top position.
Harklie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soderberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Harklie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg stalling.
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Harklie manages to get to full guard.
Harklie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (19) Soderberg
Harklie tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Harklie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harklie is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Harklie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (4) vs (19) Soderberg
Harklie tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Harklie.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harklie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Harklie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (4) vs (21) Soderberg#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soderberg passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (4) vs (24) Soderberg#T13#
Harklie manages to get back to half guard.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Harklie moves into full guard.
#T14#
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harklie wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Harklie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Harklie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 24 to 4.
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legions tries to avoid it but Soderberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legions to the ground. Legions escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Legions.
Legions dodges the punch combination from Soderberg.
A counter left hand to the body from Legions misses its target.
Soderberg fails with the takedown.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soderberg dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Despite the aggression on Soderberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Legions slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Soderberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legions defends it well.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderberg moves away.
Legions jabs at Soderberg's body.
Legions throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Legions pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soderberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Soderberg should have avoided that one.
Legions thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soderberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Legions throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A nice combination there by Legions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderberg wants to counter with a clinch but Legions pushes him away.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legions scores with a hook to the body. Soderberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legions doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Soderberg's belly button to the back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Legions misses. #TD2#
Soderberg scores with a takedown into Legions's guard.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Legions looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Legions swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Legions gets tackled into the cage by Soderberg. Soderberg maintains the clinch.
Legions gets through Soderberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Legions forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Legions.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soderberg breaks from the clinch.
Soderberg shoots in but Legions avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
Legions swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Soderberg won't allow Legions to sweep him here.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legions has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Legions working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
Legions pulls Soderberg in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Legions is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soderberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
Legions is looking to wear down Soderberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soderberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legions circles away.
Legions lands a high kick!
Soderberg needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Legions lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soderberg looks for a takedown but Legions sprawls well.
Legions seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Legions.
Legions cracks Soderberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legions is looking to slow Soderberg down with leg kicks.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Soderberg's belly button to the back.
Soderberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Legions throws a right and a left that Soderberg avoids nicely.
Soderberg misses with a takedown
and Legions counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions throws a shot to the body.
Soderberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legions thuds his right hand into Soderberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soderberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Legions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions pushes Soderberg away with a front kick.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Soderberg slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Soderberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Soderberg off balance momentarily.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Soderberg is rocked!
Soderberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Soderberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Soderberg fails to land the takedown.
Soderberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soderberg seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Soderberg is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.
Legions fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soderberg just manages to avoid it.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soderberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legions wants it to stay on the feet.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Soderberg trying to control the position but Legions is working away.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but Legions denies him.
Legions is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legions being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Legions is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it.
Legions is looking for a sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but Legions denies him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legions is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Soderberg slips the punch.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soderberg's sensitive parts.
Soderberg looks for a takedown but Legions sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries for a takedown but Legions circles away easily
and Legions counters with a three punch combo that has Soderberg backing up. Soderberg nods at Legions to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legions, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Abdul Karim has hold of one of Soderberg's legs. Soderberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Abdul Karim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T1#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdul Karim slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim throws a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdul Karim as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdul Karim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim prevents Soderberg from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Abdul Karim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soderberg regains guard.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
#T3#
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Abdul Karim pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Abdul Karim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soderberg regains guard immediately.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdul Karim leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdul Karim pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abdul Karim has clasped his hands together around Soderberg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Soderberg tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face as Abdul Karim controls the position.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Soderberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abdul Karim manages to circle out of the way.
Soderberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim defends it nicely.
Abdul Karim unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim has Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdul Karim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soderberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Abdul Karim sprawls well.
Abdul Karim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Soderberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soderberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Soderberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul Karim but Abdul Karim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderberg is looking to counter the offense by Abdul Karim and move into the clinch.
Krister Soderberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim punishes Soderberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abdul Karim. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim looks to land a right hand but Soderberg moved out of range.#CL#
Soderberg moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abdul Karim smiles and moves away.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets a clinch. #TD2#
Soderberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soderberg to the mat. Soderberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soderberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Soderberg passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soderberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
#T1#
Abdul Karim is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderberg is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdul Karim throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Abdul Karim blocks the move with his legs.
Abdul Karim is letting Soderberg control him for a moment.
Abdul Karim is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soderberg tries to stand but Abdul Karim is controlling his head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krister Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krister Soderberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdul Karim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khadem Abdul Karim!
After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Soderberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pfanne wants to control but Soderberg postures up.
Pfanne is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Pfanne is looking for a sweep.
Pfanne is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfanne regains half guard there - taking advantage of Soderberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Soderberg is thwarting Pfanne's attempts to control the position.
Pfanne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soderberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pfanne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Soderberg 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.
Pfanne gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pfanne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg.
Pfanne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Pfanne keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Pfanne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soderberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Soderberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Pfanne postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
Pfanne postures up.
Pfanne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pfanne throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Soderberg's body to avoid the submission. Soderberg has instead reached around Pfanne's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Soderberg arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Dorner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dorner.
Soderberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Dorner is fending him off so far but Soderberg persists. Nope, Van Dorner circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Van Dorner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Soderberg just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Dorner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soderberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Van Dorner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Van Dorner wants to get back to his feet but Soderberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Dorner keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T1#
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soderberg won't allow Van Dorner to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soderberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Dorner throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Soderberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Dorner working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soderberg throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Soderberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Dorner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Dorner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Dorner! #REVB#
Van Dorner tries to stand but Soderberg controls the position and pulls Van Dorner into his guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Van Dorner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Van Dorner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dorner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg is trying to keep Van Dorner in close.
#T3#
Van Dorner wants to stand but Soderberg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Van Dorner controlling him for the moment.
Van Dorner is looking to work some ground and pound but Soderberg has wrist control.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Dorner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Dorner trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Van Dorner is stalling in the full guard.
Soderberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Dorner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dorner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krister Soderberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Dorner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderberg.
Van Dorner lands with a nice body punch.
Van Dorner throws a chopping leg kick but Soderberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Dorner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soderberg shoots in for a double leg but Van Dorner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dorner misses with a kick to the body.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Van Dorner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Dorner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soderberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soderberg shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dorner throws a sloppy head kick and Soderberg moves out of range easily.
Van Dorner throws a wild body kick that Soderberg sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Van Dorner throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Van Dorner takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Van Dorner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Soderberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Dorner is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Dorner avoid being mounted?
Van Dorner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Dorner is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard.
Van Dorner pushes Soderberg off looking to stand but Soderberg dives back in and keeps control.
Soderberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krister Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Soderberg takes Van Dorner's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Dorner is in trouble.
Van Dorner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soderberg.
#SUB#
Van Dorner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Soderberg missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Van Dorner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Soderberg biding his time, controlling Van Dorner.
Van Dorner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Van Dorner controlling Soderberg 's hands. #SUB#
Soderberg has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Van Dorner is in real trouble here. Soderberg gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Van Dorner is tapping out! Soderberg wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Garces. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt.
Garces tries to clinch but Soderberg is having none of it.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garces moves in looking to clinch but Soderberg pushes him off.
Garces throws a push kick but Soderberg slaps the foot to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Garces replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Soderberg blocks it well.
Garces goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garces wants to clinch up but Soderberg keeps it at a distance.
Garces stalks Soderberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soderberg's face. Soderberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soderberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Garces, which made it look bad.
Garces wants to counter the offense by Soderberg and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garces scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soderberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.#T1##CL2#
Garces has managed to clinch.
Garces tries to break the clinch but Soderberg is controlling the position. #TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Garces looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Garces lands a couple of digs.
Garces missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garces wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #T2#
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garces defends well.#SUB#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garces in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soderberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Garces controlling him for the moment.
Garces really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soderberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garces's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garces lands a couple of elbows.
Garces controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soderberg has Garces pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garces looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Garces clinches up with Soderberg and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Soderberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garces sprawls and moves away.
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Garces moved out of range nicely.
Garces fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Garces pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that round.
That's time! Soderberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Garces moves into the clinch.
Garces gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soderberg.
#BC2#
Garces breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soderberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Garces.
Garces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garces stuffs the takedown attempt from Soderberg. Soderberg gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Garces gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Garces pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Garces clinches up with Soderberg and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Garces breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garces misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Garces fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Garces moves in looking to clinch but Soderberg pushes him off.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garces scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garces tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Garces tries to clinch there but Soderberg circles away.
Garces lands a leg kick that knocks Soderberg off balance momentarily.
Garces tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garces stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Garces's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garces tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garces sprawls and moves away.
Garces fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soderberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garces tries to avoid it but Soderberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garces to the ground. Garces escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krister Soderberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garces tries to clinch there but Soderberg circles away.
Miguel Garces seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Soderberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garces tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soderberg is in Garces's guard.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Garces keeps moving.
Garces being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Garces is trying to hold Soderberg in close to prevent damage but Soderberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Garces is trying to stand.
Garces is looking to get back to full guard here but Soderberg has managed to pass to side control instead.
Garces tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Garces's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krister Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Garces is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Garces tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Garces is just holding on here. Soderberg manages to take his back.
Garces can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Garces is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Garces trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB#
Soderberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garces is defending well though. Soderberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Garces wants to escape the position.
#ES2#
Garces manages to escape to his feet.
Garces wants to clinch.
Soderberg with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Garces counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderberg fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garces just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soderberg's brow.
Garces swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soderberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garces smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Garces will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Soderberg moves out of range of the body kick from Garces.
Garces is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Garces clinches up against the cage.
Soderberg tries to break free but Garces pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Garces jumps guard and drags Soderberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garces has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soderberg is working away from the top position though.
Garces wants to control the action here but instead Soderberg manages to pass to full mount!
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces working to try and regain half guard.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Soderberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Garces frees his head quite easily.
Garces is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Garces tries to reverse the position but Soderberg maintains control.#SUB#
Soderberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Garces can't escape the position.
Garces is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SU#
Soderberg is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Garces drives through and clinches with Soderberg against the cage.
#TD#
Soderberg jumps guard and drags Garces to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garces postures up.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Garces from controlling successfully.
Garces throws an elbow that misses. Soderberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garces's guard. Nice move by Soderberg!#REVR##T3#
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg stops Garces from getting back to his feet.
Garces trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
#SUB#
Soderberg is working for a kimura here but Garces manages to reverse the position and he's now in Soderberg's guard.
Garces trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Soderberg has his foot on Garces's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garces works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Garces got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garces has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Garces scoring with some ground and pound.
Soderberg controls Garces momentarily but Garces frees himself.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces wanted to stand there but Soderberg had control of the position.
Miguel Garces is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garces works over Soderberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Garces trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Krister Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Garces is posturing up here but Soderberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garces tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garces has to tap! Slick submission there by Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 6 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soderberg did well to prevent Robinson getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Robinson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Soderberg screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Robinson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). CJ Robinson! |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gordon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soderberg tries to clinch but Jones moves away #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg seems keen to control Jones's posture.#T1#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soderberg has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #T2#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T3#
Soderberg controlling the position.
Jones trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones passes into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Jones#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Soderberg doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Soderberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gordon Jones!
Gordon Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg gets tackled into the cage by Gerbandi. Gerbandi maintains the clinch.
Gerbandi has Soderberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soderberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gerbandi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is controlling Gerbandi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Gerbandi is staying tight to Soderberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking to control Gerbandi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Soderberg
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Gerbandi isn't that keen on the idea.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Gerbandi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (0) Soderberg
Gerbandi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gerbandi has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soderberg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Soderberg holding on to Gerbandi's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Gerbandi gets his hands free as Soderberg looks to control.
Soderberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Soderberg controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Soderberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Gerbandi slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soderberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soderberg wants to control the action here but instead Gerbandi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to escape the mount.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Soderberg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (17) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Gerbandi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Soderberg taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Soderberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Cap shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Soderberg darts in and clinches Cap up against the cage.#TD2#
Cap has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soderberg uses from the top position.
Cap keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg postures up.
Cap keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap pulls Soderberg in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.#T1#
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is stalling in the full guard.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Cap has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Cap#T2#
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soderberg stops Cap from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Cap is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Cap
Cap tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away. #T3#
Cap looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cap avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Cap pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cap content just to control the position here.
Soderberg looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Soderberg prevents Cap from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away. #T4#
Soderberg can't escape the position.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Cap pushes him away.
Cap trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Cap looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Soderberg has his hands clasped together around Cap's back. He's all about the action.
Soderberg wants to control but Cap is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Soderberg is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap moves into full mount! Soderberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Cap
Cap tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cap fails to take his opponent's back.
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cap moves into full mount! Soderberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (13) Cap
Cap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cap pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soderberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cap fails to move to back control.
Soderberg tries to lock up and control but Cap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Cap jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soderberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soderberg and Cap has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Cap trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.#T8#
Cap trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control.
Cap controlling the position from side mount.
Cap trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Cap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Cap is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Cap sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cap uses his free foot to push down on Soderberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soderberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (16) Cap
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Cap has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Cap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cap is looking to work his way around to Soderberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soderberg is trying to escape the mount.
Cap controlling the pace for now.
Cap fails to take his opponent's back.
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Cap sits in half guard.
Soderberg trying to control but Cap postures up.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Still in half guard, Cap seems content to control.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Cap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cap is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Cap perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg controls Cap momentarily but Cap frees himself.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cap keeps trying to improve his position.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
Cap being controlled here momentarily.
Cap postures up.
Soderberg is really struggling to control Cap but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Soderberg is controlling Cap's posture.
Cap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (16) Cap
Cap has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but Cap defending well.
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Cap preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Cap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Cap won't allow it.
Cap tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soderberg to the ground. Laulhere is now in Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Soderberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Laulhere pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Laulhere#T2#
Soderberg regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Laulhere passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Laulhere maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg tries to lock up and control but Laulhere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laulhere is looking to work his way around to Soderberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laulhere content just to control the position here.
Soderberg has given up his back here. Will Laulhere look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (0) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere is hanging on to Soderberg's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere trying to control.
Laulhere controlling from the back.#T4#
Soderberg tries to roll but Laulhere sticks to his back.
Soderberg is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laulhere.
#SUB2#
Laulhere has got one arm under Soderberg's chin. This could be trouble... Soderberg trying to control the other hand but Laulhere gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Soderberg has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Soderberg against the cage.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soderberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chai manages to pull guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg content to stall in guard here.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai passes into side control, despite Soderberg's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Chai
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face as Chai controls the position.
Chai has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Chai
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai wants to take Soderberg's back here but Soderberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Soderberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Chai trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it. #T3#
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Chai avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Soderberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Chai
Soderberg trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Soderberg pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Soderberg is keeping busy.
Chai gets his hands free as Soderberg looks to control.
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Soderberg buck him off. #SUB2#
Soderberg showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Soderberg tries to break free.
#T7#
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Soderberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Chai
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Soderberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (2) vs (14) Chai
Soderberg trying to control but Chai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (2) vs (17) Chai#T8#
Soderberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Soderberg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Soderberg turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (17) Chai#SUB#
Soderberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (19) Chai
Soderberg pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (19) Chai
Chai keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10##SUB#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai 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.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T12#
Soderberg is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Soderberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is not content to let Soderberg control the position.#T13#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
#T14#
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chai wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 19 to 6.
Olyksandr Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Soderberg closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Totemo pulls guard. #SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a triangle here. Soderberg is fighting it but it looks tight! Totemo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Soderberg is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg has closed the distance and engaged Berendas in a clinch.
#TD2#
Berendas has picked Soderberg up - he's going for a ride! Berendas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Berendas
Soderberg is controlling Berendas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg trying to control but Berendas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Berendas trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Berendas is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg won't allow Berendas to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Berendas is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Berendas content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Soderberg gets full guard.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Soderberg is controlling Berendas's posture.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass. #T4#
Soderberg controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Berendas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soderberg is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#T5#
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Soderberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Berendas
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berendas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (4) Berendas#T6#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
#T7#
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB2#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Berendas.
Berendas wants to take a breather but Soderberg is having none of it.
Berendas tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg trying to control but Berendas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Berendas is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berendas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Berendas prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
#T9#
Berendas trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Berendas sits in half guard.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Berendas is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Soderberg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Soderberg wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
Berendas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soderberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Berendas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
#T12#
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #T13#
Soderberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berendas is now in half guard.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Berendas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soderberg pulls Berendas in close to his closed guard and prevents Berendas from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Soderberg continues to stall.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Uvele Berendas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soderberg has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ibrahim escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Soderberg
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Soderberg's thigh. Soderberg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Soderberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ibrahim jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
Soderberg wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away. #T4##SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Ibrahim stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim stands and throws Soderberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (0) Soderberg#T6#
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
Soderberg won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T7#
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (4) Soderberg
Ibrahim is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for the RNC.
Soderberg is trying to stick to Ibrahim's back but Ibrahim is turning into Soderberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soderberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibrahim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (15) vs (4) Soderberg#T8#
Soderberg wants to hit a sweep here but Ibrahim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soderberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (18) vs (4) Soderberg
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ibrahim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soderberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (21) vs (4) Soderberg
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ibrahim controlling the positon.
Soderberg tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soderberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soderberg for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9##SUB#
Ibrahim is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Soderberg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is hanging on to Soderberg's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soderberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soderberg for a finish.
Ibrahim not allowing Soderberg to control his hands.
Soderberg wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Soderberg is still trying to improve position.
Soderberg staying busy and making it hard for Ibrahim to control. #SUB#
Soderberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ibrahim is trying to stick to Soderberg's back but Soderberg is turning into Ibrahim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ibrahim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soderberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (21) vs (6) Soderberg
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg passes Ibrahim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ibrahim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahim manages to kick Soderberg off! Soderberg jumps back into Ibrahim's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg 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. #T12#
Soderberg postures up.
#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soderberg is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Soderberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ibrahim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controlling the position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chancel gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chancel trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Chancel wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Soderberg being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Chancel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is letting Chancel control him for a moment.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soderberg wants to control but Chancel postures up.#T2#
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but Soderberg denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel happy to just control the position for now.
Soderberg stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Chancel just content to control the position.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Chancel in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chancel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is not content to let Chancel control the position.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Chancel
Soderberg is letting Chancel control him for a moment.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Chancel controls the position from side control.
Soderberg tries to bench press Chancel off him but Chancel keeps the position.
Soderberg sneaks back into half guard.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Chancel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chancel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Chancel#T7#
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away. #T8#
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Chancel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Chancel#SUB2#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Chancel keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T9#
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well. #T10#
Chancel is in trouble now - Soderberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (10) Chancel#SUB#
Soderberg working for a submission but Chancel is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Chancel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg.
Chancel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chancel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gerbandi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soderberg to the mat! Soderberg manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (2) Gerbandi#T1##SUB#
Gerbandi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
Gerbandi just trying to survive but Soderberg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a choke but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to control his opponent's hands but Soderberg gets his hands free.
Gerbandi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gerbandi tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Soderberg is working for a rear naked choke. Gerbandi is not defending it well and Soderberg has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gerbandi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gerbandi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Soderberg drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
#TD2#
Soderberg tightens his grip and picks Chai up, before dumping him to the ground. Chai manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai pulls Soderberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Soderberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Soderberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai working away.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.#T1#
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soderberg is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soderberg is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg with the active half guard here but Chai passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Soderberg
Chai happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soderberg tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#T3#
Soderberg is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai is staying tight to Soderberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai gets to mount! Soderberg was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (2) Soderberg
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chai is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
Soderberg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (2) Soderberg#T5#
Soderberg rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Soderberg showing good submission defense here.
Soderberg tries to break free.
Soderberg breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (4) Soderberg
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Soderberg has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (4) Soderberg
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (17) vs (4) Soderberg
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Soderberg tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (20) vs (4) Soderberg
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Soderberg is really stuck here.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Soderberg pushed the leg off.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Soderberg's body.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Soderberg is trying to break free.
Soderberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai not doing much here.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is taking a breather. Soderberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai 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 Soderberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (23) vs (4) Soderberg
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Soderberg is defending well. #T11#
Chai taking a breather here.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Chai is staying tight to Soderberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (25) vs (4) Soderberg
Chai controlling from mount. #T13#
Chai tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Soderberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai wants to take Soderberg's back here but Soderberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Soderberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Soderberg shrugs it off.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (28) vs (4) Soderberg
Soderberg tries to break free.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
Our winner, Olyksandr Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smiff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Smiff
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Smiff is posturing up here but Soderberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smiff tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smiff has to tap! Slick submission there by Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
After winning the bout, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 12 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soderberg is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkinson passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
Soderberg is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg controlling Atkinson's posture. #SUB2#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atkinson 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 Soderberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Soderberg#T4#
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson has knee on belly momentarily but Soderberg bucks him off and regains half guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Soderberg gets full guard.#T8#
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Soderberg
Atkinson is trying to move to mount but Soderberg reverses beautifully and ends up in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
#T9#
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Soderberg has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Soderberg has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Atkinson defend it? Soderberg steps over the head and cranks it - Atkinson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Soderberg closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Soderberg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendes uses from the top position.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Soderberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soderberg manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Soderberg's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mendes has his hands clasped together but Soderberg extends and breaks Mendes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soderberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Soderberg gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soderberg has clasped his hands together around Mack's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) Mack#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Soderberg swings around for an armbar but Mack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (2) Mack
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Mack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.#SUB2#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Soderberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soderberg manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Soderberg's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #SUB#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soderberg dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (2) Mack#SUB2#
Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Mack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Soderberg is working for a kimura but Mack is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Soderberg is working for a kimura here but Mack manages to reverse the position and he's now in Soderberg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (4) Mack#T4#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Mack looking to pass the guard.
Mack passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (6) vs (7) Mack#T5##SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soderberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Mack keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soderberg tries to bench press Mack off him but Mack keeps the position.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (6) vs (9) Mack#T6#
Soderberg regains half guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mack pulls his head out easily.
Mack controlling the pace.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soderberg looking to control.
#SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mack advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (6) vs (12) Mack
Soderberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (8) vs (12) Mack#T7##SUB#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Mack manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #SUB#
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mack has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (8) vs (14) Mack
Mack trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soderberg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mack doesn't defend quickly enough and Soderberg has managed to lock this one up! Can Mack escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Soderberg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Gascon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Gascon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gascon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard. #T1##SUB#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura but Soderberg is defending well.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (2) vs (4) Soderberg
Gascon tries to escape the position.
Gascon's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Soderberg is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Soderberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soderberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (4) Soderberg
Gascon pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gascon prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon controlling the action here.
Soderberg won't allow Gascon to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Gascon's head to control him but Gascon postures up.
#SUB#
Gascon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Soderberg trying to control here.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Gascon wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gascon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Soderberg gets full guard.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gascon defends it easily.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Gascon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.#SUB2#
Gascon is sitting in close to Soderberg's body. Soderberg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gascon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gascon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Soderberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krister Soderberg!
An out of breath Krister Soderberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Brown trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soderberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Soderberg has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown 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! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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