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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wahlstroem! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caceres (4) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to control but Caceres postures up.
A control attempt from Wahlstroem but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (6) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wahlstroem is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Caceres prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Caceres is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Wahlstroem won't allow Caceres to pass to mount. #T2#
Wahlstroem is looking to get back to full guard here but Caceres has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (9) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Wahlstroem denies him.
Wahlstroem tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Caceres has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wahlstroem's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wahlstroem is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Caceres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Wahlstroem defends it. #SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Wahlstroem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Wahlstroem trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T2#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt passes Wahlstroem's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hunt passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hunt swings around for an armbar but Wahlstroem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt seems keen to control Wahlstroem's posture.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (7) Hunt#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hunt uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (2) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wahlstroem to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (2) vs (15) Hunt#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Wahlstroem from escaping the position.
#T5#
Wahlstroem rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it. #SUB2#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wahlstroem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Hunt passes into side control, despite Wahlstroem's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (18) Hunt
Wahlstroem is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt working away.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Wahlstroem is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Wahlstroem is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it. #T9##SUB2#
Hunt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wahlstroem is surviving well by controlling Hunt's body position as best he can.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Wahlstroem defends it well. #T10#
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Hunt prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.#T11#
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hunt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wahlstroem to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wahlstroem shrugs it off.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hunt has control of Wahlstroem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wahlstroem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Hunt working for a submission but Wahlstroem is keeping him at bay. #T12#
Hunt trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hunt prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahlstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wahlstroem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Hunt
Wahlstroem forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Wahlstroem 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.
#T14##SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt is positioning himself well to prevent Wahlstroem advancing to mount. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 21 to 4.
After winning the bout, Cole Hunt 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 294 Hall vs Bar
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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyao as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Miyao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Miyao jumps guard.
Miyao 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#
Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyao 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 Wahlstroem. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem#T1##SUB#
Miyao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyao has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (7) vs (0) Wahlstroem
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Miyao avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (10) vs (0) Wahlstroem
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyao keeps control of the position as Wahlstroem tries to break free.
Miyao controls the action.
Wahlstroem turns into Miyao and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (10) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T3#
Wahlstroem trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Wahlstroem is proving a slippery customer.
Miyao wants to control but Wahlstroem passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem 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.
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Wahlstroem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Miyao is defending against the submission attempts here by Wahlstroem.
Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
Miyao is looking to sweep but instead, Wahlstroem has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyao is just riding it out for now. Wahlstroem eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Miyao is pressing down on Wahlstroem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wahlstroem works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyao defends it well.
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Wahlstroem takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyao is not content to let Wahlstroem control the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura here but Miyao manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wahlstroem's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (12) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Miyao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem working a defensive guard here.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem has an active guard here but Miyao has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyao is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is still trying to improve position.
Wahlstroem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Miyao moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wahlstroem. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (15) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Miyao advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (17) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#T9#
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miyao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (20) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Miyao controlling from the full mount.
Wahlstroem is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Miyao looking to control but Wahlstroem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Miyao maintains control.
Wahlstroem has given up his back here. Will Miyao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (23) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to escape the position.
Miyao wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Miyao sticks to his back.
Miyao is looking to control Wahlstroem but Wahlstroem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Wahlstroem trying to control the hands but Miyao breaks the grip.
Miyao has the hooks in. Wahlstroem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wahlstroem prevents Miyao from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Wahlstroem right now.
#SUB#
Miyao looking for the choke from the back.
Wahlstroem trying to control the hands but Miyao breaks the grip. #SUB#
Miyao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wahlstroem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wahlstroem for a finish.
Wahlstroem prevents Miyao from getting a body triangle.#T12#
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyao wants to take Wahlstroem's back here but Wahlstroem is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyao has a good base and remains in mount.
Wahlstroem has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (26) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T13#
Wahlstroem is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Miyao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Miyao let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyao has the hooks in. Wahlstroem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wahlstroem wants to escape the position.
Miyao is not going to allow Wahlstroem to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Miyao has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wahlstroem turns into Miyao and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (26) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Joao Miyao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wahlstroem shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerbandi tries to sprawl out of it but Wahlstroem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerbandi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerbandi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wahlstroem scores with a takedown into Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Wahlstroem off! Wahlstroem jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wahlstroem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Wahlstroem defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
#T4#
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gerbandi content just to control the position here. #T6#
Gerbandi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wahlstroem manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7##SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gerbandi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Gerbandi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gerbandi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wahlstroem is holding on tight.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Gerbandi maintains control.#T10#
Gerbandi trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wahlstroem has worked his arm free - good work by Wahlstroem!
#T11#
Wahlstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wahlstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #T12#
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi controls the position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy.
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi controlling from side mount.
Wahlstroem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T13##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi working away.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerbandi taking a break here but Wahlstroem is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (2) Wahlstroem
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaw lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wahlstroem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shaw 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.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Shaw is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it.
Shaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ironbound MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
Wahlstroem holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Shaw wants to free his trapped foot but Wahlstroem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
#T3#
Wahlstroem is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Wahlstroem is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Shaw
Shaw fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Shaw wants to take Wahlstroem's back but he can't do it this time.
Shaw moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (0) vs (8) Shaw#T5##SUB2#
Shaw looking for the RNC.
Wahlstroem prevents Shaw from getting a body triangle.
Shaw doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (10) Shaw
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Shaw works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw content to control rather than advance.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Shaw trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw is trying to control. Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wahlstroem is looking to get back to full guard here but Shaw has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (13) Shaw
Shaw tries to advance to mount but Wahlstroem denies him.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (13) Shaw#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wahlstroem passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (7) vs (13) Shaw#T10##SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shaw has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shaw! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (7) vs (15) Shaw#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shaw has passed into half guard!
#T11##SUB2#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wahlstroem is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Shaw stalling.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but can't.
#T12##SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending well.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Shaw is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Shaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wahlstroem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wahlstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Wahlstroem is breathing heavily.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Shaw pushes down on Wahlstroem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Shaw 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.
#SUB2#
Shaw is working for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shaw seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 15 to 7.
A relieved looking Leopold Shaw 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 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marston circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Marston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Marston
Wahlstroem trying to control but Marston postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Marston 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but Marston manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Marston
Wahlstroem is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Marston content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wahlstroem rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (0) vs (8) Marston
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wahlstroem wants to control his opponent's hands but Marston gets his hands free.
Marston biding his time, controlling Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Wahlstroem buck him off.
Wahlstroem just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Marston#T2#
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marston has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (10) Marston#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (13) Marston
Marston controlling the position from side mount.
Wahlstroem holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Wahlstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wahlstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Wahlstroem is trying to control Marston's posture but Marston avoids it.
Wahlstroem looks to move to half guard but instead Marston has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (2) vs (15) Marston#T4#
Wahlstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahlstroem regains half guard.
Marston is controlling the pace.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for subs from the bottom but Marston mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (18) Marston
Wahlstroem looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (2) vs (21) Marston
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Marston gets his hands free as Wahlstroem looks to control.
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Marston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marston controls the position.
Wahlstroem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Wahlstroem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Marston
Marston trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wahlstroem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Wahlstroem is proving a slippery customer.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marston's guard.
Marston is holding on to half guard well.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is pressing down on Wahlstroem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Marston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wahlstroem controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is pushing down on Marston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marston is fighting to maintain full guard but Wahlstroem has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Wahlstroem has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions off his back.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.#T9#
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Wahlstroem won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #T10#
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (23) Marston
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marston escapes and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (26) Marston
Marston controlling from side mount.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Marston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a sweep but Marston has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (4) vs (28) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wahlstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T12#
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (4) vs (31) Marston
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Wahlstroem tries to buck him off.
Wahlstroem is really stuck here.
Wahlstroem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
#T13#
Marston not allowing Wahlstroem to control his hands.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wahlstroem trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Wahlstroem tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Marston just sinks the hooks in.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 31 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wahlstroem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuningas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to get back to full guard but Wahlstroem takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Wahlstroem can't control as he wanted to and Kuningas manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Wahlstroem controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuningas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuningas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuningas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuningas is defending well. Wahlstroem quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuningas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wahlstroem celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heliogabale swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Heliogabale gets a clinch.
Wahlstroem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wahlstroem jumps guard but Heliogabale stands there with Wahlstroem around his waist. Wahlstroem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Heliogabale is trying to trip Wahlstroem. He has hold of a leg but Wahlstroem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Heliogabale persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Wahlstroem defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Wahlstroem keeping control of the position.
Wahlstroem is refusing to be controlled, as Heliogabale sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Heliogabale fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back. #T3#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Heliogabale working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is in no mood to give up.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Wahlstroem is controlling an arm, preventing Heliogabale from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wahlstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?#T4#
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Heliogabale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Heliogabale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wahlstroem defend it? Heliogabale steps over the head and cranks it - Wahlstroem is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sardon Heliogabale!
After winning the bout, Sardon Heliogabale 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 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Darkins gets a double leg takedown into Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Darkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahlstroem is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darkins pushes down on Wahlstroem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem keeping control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darkins is working away from the top position though.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Wahlstroem defends it.
Darkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wahlstroem won't allow Darkins to pass to mount. #T2#
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Darkins trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Darkins is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Darkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Darkins is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Darkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Darkins is looking to work his way around to Wahlstroem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Darkins takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (8) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Darkins tries to keep control of the position but Wahlstroem is staying busy.
Wahlstroem trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem 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 Darkins gets his way!
Darkins not allowing Wahlstroem to control his hands.
Darkins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wahlstroem is trying to break free.
Darkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Darkins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wahlstroem is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wahlstroem and Darkins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Darkins trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away. #T5#
Wahlstroem trying to remain calm as Darkins controls from the top position.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Darkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (10) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wahlstroem is holding on tight.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wahlstroem is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Darkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T6#
Wahlstroem has given up his back. Will we see Darkins going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (13) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Wahlstroem fending off the submission attempt from Darkins.
Wahlstroem trying to control the hands but Darkins won't let him.
Wahlstroem can't escape the position.
Wahlstroem turns into Darkins and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (13) vs (2) Wahlstroem
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (15) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahlstroem is keeping the position for now.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T7#
Wahlstroem looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darkins defends it easily.
Darkins is pushing down on Wahlstroem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wahlstroem is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins not doing much here.
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (18) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to control but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Darkins pushes him away.
Darkins wants to take his opponent's back but Wahlstroem doesn't allow it.
Darkins avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.#T9#
Wahlstroem is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action.
Darkins fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Darkins has hold of Wahlstroem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wahlstroem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Darkins working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is in no mood to give up.
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darkins is looking to work his way around to Wahlstroem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Darkins is looking to work his way around to Wahlstroem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Darkins is having none of it.
Wahlstroem is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (21) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Darkins trying to control.#SUB#
Wahlstroem showing good submission defense here.
#T11#
Wahlstroem rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wahlstroem trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Darkins is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wahlstroem as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darkins defends well.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darkins defends well.
Darkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Darkins passes into half guard.
Darkins moves into full mount! Wahlstroem won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (24) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Darkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wahlstroem is holding on tight.
Darkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Darkins is trying to take his opponent's back.
Darkins moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (27) vs (2) Wahlstroem
A bit of a pause in the action here. Darkins controlling the positon.#SUB#
Darkins looking to break Wahlstroem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wahlstroem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Darkins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Darkins keeps control of the position as Wahlstroem tries to break free.
Darkins trying to control.#T14#
Darkins is really struggling to control Wahlstroem but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins. #SUB#
Darkins looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Darkins looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Wahlstroem taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrell Darkins!
A relieved looking Darrell Darkins 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 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gerbandi rushes Wahlstroem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gerbandi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Gerbandi moves into full mount! Wahlstroem won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Wahlstroem
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerbandi has a good base and remains in mount.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Gerbandi 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, Wahlstroem has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wahlstroem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi is riding his opponent, not letting Wahlstroem buck him off.
Wahlstroem is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Gerbandi is looking to control Wahlstroem but Wahlstroem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wahlstroem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Wahlstroem from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem 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 Gerbandi gets his way!
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy.
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Wahlstroem turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wahlstroem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wahlstroem passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (5) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gerbandi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wahlstroem's guard! Nice work there by Gerbandi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (5) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (16) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gerbandi's best efforts.#T5#
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gerbandi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Wahlstroem is trying to control but Gerbandi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (19) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Wahlstroem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Gerbandi just content to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wahlstroem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.#T8#
Wahlstroem sneaks back into half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (22) vs (5) Wahlstroem#T9#
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi controlling from the full mount.
Gerbandi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (25) vs (5) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Gerbandi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #T10##SUB#
Gerbandi working for a choke but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC.
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Wahlstroem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wahlstroem won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gerbandi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 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 2 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lascombe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wahlstroem sprawls well initially but Lascombe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Lascombe 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.
#SUB#
Lascombe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Lascombe postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lascombe wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Lascombe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wahlstroem is just riding it out for now. Lascombe eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lascombe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lascombe to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lascombe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lascombe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lascombe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lascombe (2) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Lascombe breaks Wahlstroem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (4) Wahlstroem#T2#
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Lascombe in close.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Lascombe looking to pass the guard.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T3#
Lascombe is really struggling to control Wahlstroem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lascombe is pushing down on Wahlstroem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wahlstroem is fighting to maintain full guard but Lascombe has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (7) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Lascombe pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lascombe has hold of Wahlstroem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wahlstroem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Lascombe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahlstroem is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Lascombe wants to take his opponent's back but Wahlstroem doesn't allow it.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lascombe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Lascombe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Lascombe postures up.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
Lascombe is looking to work his way around to Wahlstroem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Wahlstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lascombe looking to secure an arm triangle but Wahlstroem defends it well.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lascombe seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.
Lascombe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (10) vs (4) Wahlstroem#T7#
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Wahlstroem is squirming around, avoiding Lascombe's attempts to control the action.
Lascombe moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (13) vs (4) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Lascombe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Lascombe let's go of the attempt for now.
Wahlstroem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lascombe trying to control momentarily.
Lascombe doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (13) vs (6) Wahlstroem#T8##SUB#
Lascombe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lascombe is trying to keep Wahlstroem in close.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wahlstroem forces his way into half guard.
Lascombe has a hand on Wahlstroem's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wahlstroem takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (13) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Lascombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lascombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wahlstroem. #T9#
Wahlstroem with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lascombe is trying to escape the mount.
Lascombe tries to hold on but Wahlstroem postures up.#SUB2#
Lascombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wahlstroem.
Lascombe can't escape the position.
Lascombe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe trying to hold on to Wahlstroem's head to control him but Wahlstroem postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lascombe is just riding it out for now. Wahlstroem eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lascombe wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lascombe defends it well. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem seems to be working for a kimura but Lascombe defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Lascombe manages to get to full guard.
Lascombe 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.
Lascombe looking to control.
#SUB#
Lascombe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wahlstroem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lascombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a triangle but Wahlstroem pushes his legs off easily.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem looking to pass the guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (15) vs (9) Wahlstroem#T13#
Lascombe passes Wahlstroem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Lascombe trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lascombe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Lascombe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lascombe.
Lascombe trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lascombe stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (18) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahlstroem stops Lascombe from passing to mount.
Wahlstroem tries to buck Lascombe off but Lascombe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lascombe takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Our winner, Ferdinand Lascombe, 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 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 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 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Hunt#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending well.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the hands but Wahlstroem breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for the RNC.
Will Wahlstroem go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Hunt defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt 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. #T2#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Wahlstroem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wahlstroem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wahlstroem controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #T4#
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Hunt control the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Wahlstroem wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (10) Hunt
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.#T9##SUB2#
Hunt 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. Wahlstroem tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
After winning the bout, Cole Hunt 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 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wahlstroem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wahlstroem showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Velasco wants to get back to full guard.
Velasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wahlstroem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Wahlstroem pushing down on Velasco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wahlstroem prevents Velasco from improving his position.
Velasco gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Velasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem postures up.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (2) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Velasco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Velasco has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Velasco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (6) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Velasco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Velasco for a finish. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem has his arm under Velasco's chin here. Game over son! Wahlstroem squeezes tightly and Velasco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siberian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wahlstroem avoids it really well and circles away.
Siberian shoots in and drives through. Wahlstroem sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Siberian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Siberian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wahlstroem rushes Siberian and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Wahlstroem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wahlstroem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siberian has passed into half guard!
Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Siberian 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 Wahlstroem. Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (3) vs (0) Wahlstroem
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siberian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Siberian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siberian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siberian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (3) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Siberian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Siberian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Siberian keeps moving. #T2#
Siberian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wahlstroem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a triangle but Wahlstroem pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siberian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wahlstroem has managed to get both his arms back between Siberian's legs - danger averted.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Siberian is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siberian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wahlstroem stalling. #SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wahlstroem pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siberian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura but Siberian is defending well.
#T4#
Siberian wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wahlstroem 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.
Siberian wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wahlstroem pulls his head out easily.
Siberian wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siberian wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
Siberian works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5##SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wahlstroem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem 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.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Siberian looking for a guillotine here but Wahlstroem defends easily.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siberian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siberian has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (5) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T6##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siberian defends well.
Siberian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wahlstroem's guard. #SUB#
Siberian seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem is doing well to control the position and prevent Siberian from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Siberian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Siberian drops back looking for a leg! Wahlstroem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wahlstroem manages to kick Siberian off! Siberian jumps back into Wahlstroem's guard.
Siberian wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but Siberian defends easily.
#SUB#
Siberian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wahlstroem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wahlstroem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wahlstroem! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (5) vs (6) Wahlstroem
Siberian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siberian can't do much from the bottom here.
Siberian is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siberian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wahlstroem but great work by Siberian. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (9) vs (6) Wahlstroem#T9#
Wahlstroem regains half guard.#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura here.
Wahlstroem manages to get to full guard.
Wahlstroem is pulling down on Siberian's head. It's preventing any offense from Siberian, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siberian wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Siberian looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Siberian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wahlstroem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siberian looking to sit in guard and control but Wahlstroem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (9) vs (8) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Siberian has an active guard here but Wahlstroem has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem 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.
Siberian is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Siberian is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Siberian could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wahlstroem has cracked it and Siberian is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wahlstroem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wahlstroem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Wahlstroem pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wahlstroem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Wahlstroem in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (0) CleaPain
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and CleaPain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (2) CleaPain#SUB#
Wahlstroem has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
CleaPain 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. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#T3#
Wahlstroem is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wahlstroem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but CleaPain uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (5) CleaPain
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Wahlstroem controls the position for a moment.
Wahlstroem is trying to control CleaPain's posture but CleaPain avoids it. #SUB2#
CleaPain swings around for an armbar but Wahlstroem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (5) CleaPain
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a leg! CleaPain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CleaPain manages to kick Wahlstroem off! Wahlstroem jumps back into CleaPain's guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #T6#
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! CleaPain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. CleaPain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from CleaPain! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (9) CleaPain
CleaPain working away.
Wahlstroem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked CleaPain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (9) CleaPain#SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a choke but CleaPain is defending well.
CleaPain breaks Wahlstroem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (11) CleaPain
CleaPain looks winded!#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! CleaPain has picked Wahlstroem up and slammed him! Wahlstroem can't keep hold of the triangle and CleaPain manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (14) CleaPain
Wahlstroem manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wahlstroem controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Wahlstroem working a defensive guard but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#T9##SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to hold CleaPain in close to prevent damage but CleaPain has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem controlling the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#T11##SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Wahlstroem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wahlstroem manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Wahlstroem's guard. #SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem looking to control.
#T12##SUB#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because CleaPain has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
#T13#
Wahlstroem moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
CleaPain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Wahlstroem is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahlstroem trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
CleaPain wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wahlstroem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wahlstroem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wahlstroem tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it. #CL2#
Ryan pushes Wahlstroem up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wahlstroem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to push Wahlstroem off with his feet but Wahlstroem grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Ryan's ankles and Ryan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Driscoll Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Driscoll Jr jumps guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driscoll Jr looking to control.
Driscoll Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wahlstroem manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Driscoll Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wahlstroem has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driscoll Jr is looking to defend but Wahlstroem has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driscoll Jr! Wahlstroem pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driscoll Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wahlstroem darts in and clinches Engine up against the cage.
Wahlstroem tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wahlstroem tries to score a body lock takedown but Engine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Wahlstroem pulls Engine into guard.
Engine sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Engine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahlstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Engine is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engine pulls his head out easily.
Engine passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (3) Engine#T1#
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Engine.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem regains half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Engine in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine controlling from the top position.
Engine looks winded!#SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engine defends well.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engine postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Wahlstroem has his feet on Engine's thighs here. He's pushed Engine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Engine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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