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Event:
TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Tiger slips under a jab from Wahlstroem.
Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wahlstroem closes the distance and clinches up with Tiger, looking for a takedown. Wahlstroem pushes Tiger against the cage but Tiger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wahlstroem backing away here, and Tiger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wahlstroem avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Tiger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wahlstroem throws a series of punches but Tiger moves out of range.
Wahlstroem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlstroem was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger.
Wahlstroem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiger dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wahlstroem 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.
Wahlstroem has his hands on Tiger's head, controlling the position.
Tiger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but Tiger defends easily.
#T2#
Wahlstroem working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tiger looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a triangle here. Tiger is fighting it but it looks tight! Wahlstroem pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tiger is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Manfred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlstroem moves away.
Manfred throws a right hand that Wahlstroem ducks under and follows up with a left that Wahlstroem also avoids with ease.
Wahlstroem tries a quick counter leg kick but Manfred is wise to it.
Wahlstroem moves out of range of the strikes.
Manfred throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem takes a swing at Manfred's ribcage but misses.
Wahlstroem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wahlstroem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wahlstroem dives in and grabs Manfred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfred pushes down on Wahlstroem's head and hops out.
Wahlstroem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wahlstroem wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred throws a front kick aimed at Wahlstroem's knee but Wahlstroem avoids it well.
Nice shot by Manfred.
Manfred throws a body punch but Wahlstroem moves out of range.
Wahlstroem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manfred.
Wahlstroem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manfred.
Manfred misses with a left hand
and Wahlstroem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Manfred scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfred throws a hook to the side of Wahlstroem's head but Wahlstroem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wahlstroem wants to counter with a clinch but Manfred pushes him away.
Manfred seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Manfred takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manfred ducks under a wild hook from Wahlstroem.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfred misses with a wild body shot.
Manfred takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manfred uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlstroem.
Manfred shoots in for a takedown but Wahlstroem shows good takedown defense.
Wahlstroem slips a jab and a cross from Manfred.
#TD2#
Wahlstroem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manfred did well to prevent Wahlstroem getting side control.
Manfred keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manfred has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Manfred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manfred is just riding it out for now. Wahlstroem eventually gives up the hold.
Manfred moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfred controlling the position.#SUB#
Manfred isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wahlstroem stacks Manfred on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wahlstroem!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Manfred is working away.
Wahlstroem advances to full mount.
Manfred is squirming around, avoiding Wahlstroem's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Manfred can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wahlstroem tries to take his opponent's back but Manfred turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Manfred is in close to Wahlstroem's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Manfred got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfred has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.
Wahlstroem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manfred connects with a couple of short punches.
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manfred postures up and lands a big shot to Wahlstroem's brow.
Manfred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Manfred in close.
#T5#
Manfred stopping the sweep attempt from Wahlstroem.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manfred postures up and lands a big shot to Wahlstroem's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wahlstroem is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Manfred is trying to keep Wahlstroem in close.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
Manfred is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Manfred looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Manfred throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manfred is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahlstroem defends well.
Manfred tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfred trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem tries to free his leg and advance position but Manfred is retaining full guard. #T7#
Manfred is trying to control the position but Wahlstroem postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wahlstroem misses with a body shot.
Wahlstroem throws a shot from downtown. Manfred moves away and avoids it.
Manfred slaps away a takedown attempt from Wahlstroem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klaus Manfred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wahlstroem.
Manfred misses with a leg kick.
Manfred closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wahlstroem circles away.
Manfred connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Manfred. No joy for Wahlstroem on that attempt.
Wahlstroem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manfred checks it well.
It looked like Manfred was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wahlstroem.#TD#
Manfred drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wahlstroem has momentary wrist control but Manfred slips an elbow through the middle.#T8##SUB2#
Wahlstroem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manfred connects with a couple of short punches.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wahlstroem swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Manfred working some strikes from top position.
Wahlstroem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manfred might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfred 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.
Manfred thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manfred is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wahlstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Manfred tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manfred had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wahlstroem defends it easily.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klaus Manfred will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manfred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manfred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Manfred misses.
Wahlstroem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wahlstroem looks to land a left hand but Manfred moved out of range nicely.
Wahlstroem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlstroem avoids the body shot from Manfred.
Wahlstroem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wahlstroem tries to land a body kick
and Manfred counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wahlstroem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Manfred closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wahlstroem did well to prevent Manfred getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahlstroem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfred scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfred stalling.
Wahlstroem manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Manfred is working Wahlstroem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Manfred is sitting in close to Wahlstroem's body. Wahlstroem has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Manfred is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Manfred is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wahlstroem.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
TOF 177
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Wahlstroem misses with a looping right.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wahlstroem needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Wahlstroem tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Moore.
Good leg kick by Wahlstroem.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Wahlstroem moved out of range.
Moore cracks Wahlstroem with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlstroem moves away.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Wahlstroem shoots and misses #KD#
and Moore counters with a nice right hand that sends Wahlstroem toppling to the canvas! Wahlstroem scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moore finish him?!#ROC#Wahlstroem is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahlstroem looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wahlstroem is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Wahlstroem misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Wahlstroem seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wahlstroem. #T1#
Wahlstroem motions for Moore to come forward. Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wahlstroem tries a quick counter leg kick but Moore is wise to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wahlstroem has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wahlstroem momentarily.
A shot to the body from Moore misses
letting Wahlstroem counter with a right hand.
Moore lands with a nice body kick.
Wahlstroem tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
Wahlstroem moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Wahlstroem is out of range.
Wahlstroem wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahlstroem.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wahlstroem slips under a jab from Moore.
Wahlstroem misses with a low kick.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Wahlstroem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wahlstroem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahlstroem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahlstroem.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wahlstroem! But no joy.
Moore moves forwards but Wahlstroem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wahlstroem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Wahlstroem lands with a slapping head kick.
Moore misses with a leg kick.
Wahlstroem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wahlstroem ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Wahlstroem misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Wahlstroem walks into a stiff left hand from Moore.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Wahlstroem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moore.
Wahlstroem throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore lands a nice hook to Wahlstroem's body. Wahlstroem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wahlstroem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Wahlstroem throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Wahlstroem doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Moore counters with a crisp one two that drops Wahlstroem! Moore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wahlstroem to his feet! Wahlstroem is in big trouble!
Wahlstroem throws a big shot that misses.
Wahlstroem tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Wahlstroem moves away and avoids it.
Wahlstroem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Wahlstroem throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wahlstroem thinking.
Wahlstroem needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Wahlstroem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wahlstroem misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a leg kick.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Wahlstroem slips the punch.
Wahlstroem misses with a takedown attempt
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Peyton Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wahlstroem.
Moore lands with a right and another and another! Wahlstroem is in big trouble! Moore lands again and this time it's lights out for Wahlstroem! A quality knockout there for Moore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peyton Moore!
Peyton Moore bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Socippo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Socippo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socippo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wahlstroem somewhat.
Wahlstroem misses with a few strikes there.
Socippo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wahlstroem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Wahlstroem has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy left from Socippo finds it's target.
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wahlstroem slips a straight right by Socippo.
Socippo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlstroem.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wahlstroem staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahlstroem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Socippo checks it.
Socippo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Socippo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Socippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlstroem moves away.
Wahlstroem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wahlstroem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Socippo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socippo jabs at Wahlstroem's body.
A swing and a miss from Socippo.
Wahlstroem slips a jab and a cross from Socippo.
Wahlstroem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Wahlstroem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Socippo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socippo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Socippo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Socippo scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Wahlstroem.
Nice jab there from Socippo.
Socippo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wahlstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wahlstroem to score with a decent uppercut.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Wahlstroem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Socippo gets caught napping as Wahlstroem dives in and scores a takedown. Socippo manages to retain guard.
Socippo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wahlstroem is controlling him.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Socippo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socippo is keeping the position for now.
Wahlstroem passes Socippo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Socippo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wahlstroem. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for a submission of some sort.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Socippo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Socippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wahlstroem.
The fighters circling - Socippo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wahlstroem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Socippo throws out a counter right but Wahlstroem avoids it with no problem.
Socippo fails to land with a series of punches.
Wahlstroem looks to land a right hand but Socippo moved out of range.
Socippo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Wahlstroem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Wahlstroem swings around for an armbar but Socippo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wahlstroem's guard.
Socippo wanted to stand there but Wahlstroem had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socippo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Socippo has his hands clasped together but Wahlstroem extends and breaks Socippo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wahlstroem.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
TOF 162
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Barkley misses with a body shot
and Wahlstroem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wahlstroem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barkley as he jumps to the side.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wahlstroem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Wahlstroem fails with the takedown
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Wahlstroem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wahlstroem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Wahlstroem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkley struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB#
Wahlstroem tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wahlstroem has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barkley stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wahlstroem working away.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Barkley is working away.
Barkley struggling a bit here.
Barkley is being controlled here.
Barkley struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barkley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wahlstroem goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barkley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wahlstroem but great work by Barkley.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face as Barkley controls the position.
A control attempt from Wahlstroem but he's now mounted!#T3#
Wahlstroem is looking to improve his position but Barkley isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Barkley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barkley prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.
Barkley controlling his opponent.
Wahlstroem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Barkley's head to control him but Barkley postures up.
Wahlstroem has a hand on Barkley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barkley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barkley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wahlstroem to take his back!
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barkley controlling the pace for now.
Barkley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Barkley content just to control the position here. #T5#
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barkley controlling from the full mount.
Wahlstroem tries to improve his position but instead Barkley has taken his back!
Barkley wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy.
Wahlstroem just trying to survive but Barkley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Wahlstroem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Barkley controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barkley.
Wahlstroem is trying to break free.
Barkley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wahlstroem doesn't escape. #T7#
Wahlstroem breaks Barkley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barkley seems keen to control Wahlstroem's posture.#SUB#
Wahlstroem postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barkley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wahlstroem, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Barkley 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.
Wahlstroem is trying to control the position but Barkley postures up.
Barkley pushing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Barkley is controlling well.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Barkley's head to control him but Barkley postures up.
#T9#
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Barkley is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Barkley seems content to control.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep. Barkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zavian Barkley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Wahlstroem moved out of range.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Wahlstroem's shoulder, as Wahlstroem tries to avoid the shot.
Wahlstroem tried to counter with a leg kick but Barkley avoided it.
Wahlstroem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barkley's waist but Barkley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wahlstroem off to one side.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Wahlstroem is predictable there
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wahlstroem has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Barkley blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Wahlstroem tries to counter by clinching up but Barkley breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
As Barkley backs away, Wahlstroem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley lands a nice shot that snaps Wahlstroem's head back.
A jab from Barkley finds it's way through Wahlstroem's defenses. #T1#
Wahlstroem looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley.
Wahlstroem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barkley to score with a decent uppercut.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Wahlstroem is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from Barkley lands but Wahlstroem takes it in his stride.
Wahlstroem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Wahlstroem lands a jab to the nose.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Wahlstroem with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Barkley counters with a head kick that drops Wahlstroem to the mat! Wahlstroem scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Wahlstroem is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Wahlstroem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Wahlstroem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Wahlstroem moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Wahlstroem seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Wahlstroem finds it's way through Barkley's defenses.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Wahlstroem misses its intended target.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Wahlstroem is looking to slow Barkley down with leg kicks.
Barkley scores with a head kick.
Wahlstroem throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlstroem moves away.#T3#
Wahlstroem cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wahlstroem thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Wahlstroem.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zavian Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley walks into a left hand.
Wahlstroem misses with a wild combination.
Barkley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wahlstroem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barkley feints a counter leg kick.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Barkley tries a low kick but Wahlstroem avoids it.
Barkley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
Barkley scores with the left hand. Wahlstroem knows he should have avoided that one.
Barkley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahlstroem dives in for a single leg takedown but Barkley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Wahlstroem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wahlstroem connects with a single shot there.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Barkley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wahlstroem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T5#
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlstroem shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Wahlstroem is looking to counter the offense by Barkley and move into the clinch.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlstroem was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wahlstroem. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Wahlstroem ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Wahlstroem slips under a jab from Barkley.
Wahlstroem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley throws a low kick but Wahlstroem avoids it.
Zavian Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wahlstroem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wahlstroem throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahlstroem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barkley cracks Wahlstroem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wahlstroem tries for a takedown but Barkley circles away easily
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Barkley blocks the low kick.
Wahlstroem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wahlstroem scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Barkley gets caught flat footed, as Wahlstroem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T7#
Barkley is trying to keep Wahlstroem in close.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barkley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barkley controls Wahlstroem momentarily but Wahlstroem frees himself. #SUB2#
Barkley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wahlstroem defends it easily.
Wahlstroem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Wahlstroem postures up.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wahlstroem is out of range.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wahlstroem.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahlstroem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wahlstroem throws a front kick aimed at Barkley's knee but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zavian Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Wahlstroem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
A jab from Wahlstroem misses.
A head kick misses from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Wahlstroem moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Wahlstroem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barkley defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.#T1#
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wahlstroem misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahlstroem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Wahlstroem moves out of range easily.
Barkley cracks Wahlstroem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahlstroem.
Nice uppercut there from Wahlstroem.#T2#
Barkley is looking to slow Wahlstroem down with leg kicks.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Wahlstroem moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Barkley misses.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Wahlstroem was not able to check.
Barkley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley slips under a jab from Wahlstroem.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Wahlstroem moves out of range easily.
A big left from Wahlstroem misses. #T3#
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Wahlstroem.
Barkley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barkley throws a hook but Wahlstroem avoids it easily.
Wahlstroem tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.
Wahlstroem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wahlstroem throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Wahlstroem 's knee.
Wahlstroem connects with an inside leg kick.
Wahlstroem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wahlstroem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wahlstroem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wahlstroem appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley lands a head kick!
Wahlstroem throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wahlstroem shoots and misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahlstroem misses with an uppercut.
Wahlstroem moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarkley.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahlstroem.
Barkley throws a front kick aimed at Wahlstroem's knee but Wahlstroem avoids it well.
Wahlstroem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Wahlstroem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Wahlstroem saw that one coming.
Wahlstroem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Wahlstroem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I wouldn't like to be where Barkley is right now.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Wahlstroem working away.
Wahlstroem working the ground and pound but Barkley is defending the strikes.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Barkley is working away. #SUB#
Wahlstroem swings around for an armbar but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wahlstroem's guard.
Barkley stays in close to Wahlstroem's body and controls the position.
Wahlstroem pulls Barkley in to control the position.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Wahlstroem 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.
Barkley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Wahlstroem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Wahlstroem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wahlstroem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barkley is trying to control Wahlstroem's posture but Wahlstroem avoids it. #T8#
Wahlstroem wants to control for a moment but Barkley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wahlstroem prevents Barkley from standing back up.
Wahlstroem wants to pass the guard but Barkley is defending well.
Wahlstroem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Barkley is defending against the submission attempts here by Wahlstroem.
#T9#
Barkley trying to hold on to Wahlstroem's head to control him but Wahlstroem postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Max Wahlstroem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wahlstroem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zavian Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zavian Barkley!
A very excited looking Zavian Barkley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Wahlstroem throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks with a hook.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wahlstroem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Wahlstroem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Wahlstroem looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marks.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wahlstroem.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marks throws a combination that misses
and Wahlstroem counters with a nice uppercut.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wahlstroem fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Wahlstroem needs to keep his hands up - Marks had a free shot at his head there.
Wahlstroem tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks scores with a push kick.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks checks a low kick from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem blocks a head kick by Marks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wahlstroem has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahlstroem misses the target.
Marks cracks Wahlstroem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Wahlstroem down. #T2#
Marks misses with a head kick.
Wahlstroem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wahlstroem throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marks throws a chopping leg kick but Wahlstroem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahlstroem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marks checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Marks misses with a few strikes there.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Wahlstroem.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick, looking for Marks's leg but Marks calmly moves out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a sloppy body shot
and Marks counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Wahlstroem throws a front kick aimed at Marks's knee but Marks avoids it well.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD#
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Wahlstroem tumbling to the mat! Marks takes a step backwards and waves Wahlstroem back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wahlstroem is rocked!
Wahlstroem lands with an uppercut that bounces Marks off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Wahlstroem misses.
Wahlstroem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wahlstroem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahlstroem wants to slow Marks down by chopping away at his legs.
Marks motions for Wahlstroem to come forward. Marks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlstroem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahlstroem throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks throws an overhand right that has Wahlstroem reeling! Marks follows up with more punches and Wahlstroem is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeremy Marks!
A very excited looking Jeremy Marks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB-9
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Wahlstroem lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Ogre's sensitive parts.
The Ogre throws an overhand right that lands on Wahlstroem's shoulder, as Wahlstroem tries to avoid the shot.
Wahlstroem cracks The Ogre with an open hand slap.
The Ogre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Ogre throws a right hand that Wahlstroem ducks under and follows up with a left that Wahlstroem also avoids with ease.
The Ogre looks to land a right hand but Wahlstroem moved out of range.
The Ogre misses with a series of wild punches.
The Ogre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wahlstroem under the eye.
The Ogre works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Wahlstroem.
The Ogre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wahlstroem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Ogre.
Wahlstroem tries to counter by clinching up but The Ogre breaks away and moves out of range.
The Ogre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wahlstroem.
The Ogre misses with a series of wild punches.
Wahlstroem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Ogre throws the left hand but Wahlstroem avoids the punch easily.
The Ogre needs to keep his hands up - Wahlstroem had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Wahlstroem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Ogre throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Wahlstroem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Ogre can't break the clinch.
The Ogre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Wahlstroem gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Ogre regains guard.
Wahlstroem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Wahlstroem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wahlstroem 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.
Wahlstroem passes The Ogre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wahlstroem passes to full mount! #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for a guillotine from mount but The Ogre frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for a guillotine from mount but The Ogre frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Wahlstroem working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
The Ogre is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Wahlstroem locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! The Ogre is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 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 34 wins and 18 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wahlstroem wants to clinch up but Gerbandi keeps it at a distance.
Gerbandi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wahlstroem manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Wahlstroem gets a clinch. #TD2#
Wahlstroem has picked Gerbandi up - he's going for a ride! Wahlstroem dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Gerbandi is positioning himself well to prevent Wahlstroem advancing to mount.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi is controlling Wahlstroem's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Wahlstroem has control of the leg.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Gerbandi is controlling Wahlstroem's posture.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahlstroem defends well.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Wahlstroem tries to pass.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wahlstroem is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem has gone for a leg lock! Gerbandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Wahlstroem
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi 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. #T2#
Gerbandi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wahlstroem manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.#T3#
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is looking to improve his position but Gerbandi isn't that keen on the idea.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Wahlstroem has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Wahlstroem fending off the submission attempt from Gerbandi. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for the choke from the back position but Wahlstroem is controlling his hands well.
Gerbandi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wahlstroem's body.
Wahlstroem trying to control the hands but Gerbandi breaks the grip.
Wahlstroem is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Gerbandi controlling well, preventing Wahlstroem from escaping the position.
Wahlstroem turns into Gerbandi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (4) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Wahlstroem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (7) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wahlstroem is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gerbandi (11) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem working for a guillotine from mount but Gerbandi is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gerbandi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but instead Wahlstroem has moved into half guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control from half guard but Gerbandi is working away. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi 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. #T8##SUB2#
Wahlstroem has gone for a leg lock! Gerbandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (9) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T9#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well.
Gerbandi controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Gerbandi is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (16) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Wahlstroem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is in no mood to give up.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wahlstroem to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (19) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem trying to control but not successfully.
Wahlstroem tries to escape the position.
#T12##SUB#
Gerbandi working for a choke but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wahlstroem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi 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. #SUB#
Gerbandi tightening his grip on Wahlstroem, looking for the choke. #T13##SUB#
Wahlstroem preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Wahlstroem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gerbandi's guard. Nice work there by Wahlstroem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (19) vs (11) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Wahlstroem defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerbandi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerbandi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerbandi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (23) vs (11) Wahlstroem#T14#
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Wahlstroem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gerbandi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (23) vs (15) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wahlstroem's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyao circles away.
#TD2#
Wahlstroem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miyao to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Miyao
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Miyao
Wahlstroem is trying to control Miyao's posture but Miyao avoids it.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miyao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (0) vs (7) Miyao#T1#
Miyao fails to move to back control.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Wahlstroem is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Miyao pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Miyao controlling his opponent.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to get back to full guard but Miyao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (10) Miyao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (0) vs (13) Miyao#SUB2#
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 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 (13) Miyao#T2#
Wahlstroem trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is really struggling to control Miyao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyao 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: Wahlstroem (2) vs (15) Miyao#SUB#
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: Wahlstroem (2) vs (18) Miyao
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Miyao content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyao trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard. #T4#
Miyao is looking to advance position but Wahlstroem won't allow it.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Miyao wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #T5#
Miyao works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (21) Miyao
Miyao wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Miyao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Wahlstroem tries to improve his position but instead Miyao has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (2) vs (24) Miyao#SUB2#
Wahlstroem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miyao's arms.
Wahlstroem wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyao gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Miyao gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Wahlstroem is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Miyao is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
Our winner, Paulo Miyao, 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 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wahlstroem wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wahlstroem napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem is trying to control Gabenagus's posture but Gabenagus avoids it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wahlstroem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wahlstroem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gabenagus's guard! Nice work there by Wahlstroem! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gabenagus working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wahlstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Gabenagus wants to sweep but no luck.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gabenagus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gabenagus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gabenagus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem tries to buck Gabenagus off but Gabenagus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem trying to remain calm as Gabenagus controls from the top position.#T4#
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away.
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 (8) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gabenagus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wahlstroem has Gabenagus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gabenagus escapes and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (13) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gabenagus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gabenagus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Wahlstroem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gabenagus stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (16) Gabenagus
Gabenagus wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Gabenagus works to advance to full mount. Wahlstroem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (4) vs (18) Gabenagus
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gabenagus looking to control but Wahlstroem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gabenagus.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#T10#
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #T11#
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabenagus 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. #T13##SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahlstroem is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wahlstroem manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Gabenagus pushes his legs off easily.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Wahlstroem is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (24) Gabenagus
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 24 to 4.
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 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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