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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Odom Hunt tests Wagner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Hanz Wagner has been cut. Wagner tries for a takedown but Odom Hunt circles away easily enabling Odom Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. Wagner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Odom Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. Odom Hunt cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Wagner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Odom Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanz Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Wagner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Odom Hunt quickly recovers to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Odom Hunt trying to control here.
#T1# Odom Hunt keeps control of the position for the meantime. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odom Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth. Odom Hunt is looking to control Wagner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odom Hunt avoid being mounted? Odom Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Odom Hunt is trying to control but Wagner passes into side control!
#SUB# Wagner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner just content to control the position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Odom Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Wagner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Odom Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Odom Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Wagner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Wagner tries for a kimura but Odom Hunt is defending well. #T3# Odom Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. We've been informed that Odom Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wagner trying to control the action but Odom Hunt is working from the bottom. Odom Hunt is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it. Odom Hunt tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it. Wagner controlling the position. Odom Hunt wants to control but Wagner postures up.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Wagner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Odom Hunt is trying to escape and Wagner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Odom Hunt is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wagner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hanz Wagner! As Hanz Wagner got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 80
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Knight cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs. A combination from Knight does no damage. Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target. Knight throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it. Knight throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wagner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Wagner ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Knight working hard to break the clinch.#TD# Wagner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wagner pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Wagner 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. Knight tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wagner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanz Wagner! In his post fight interview, Hanz Wagner gave a big smile as he said 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 6
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Wagner. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Wagner misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2# Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Wagner has hold of Grant's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Grant seems comfortable defending it but Wagner has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Grant is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Grant is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wagner couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanz Wagner! In his post fight interview, Hanz Wagner gave a big smile as he said 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2024 |
#R1# Wagner with a lazy takedown attempt and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Hanz Wagner has been cut. Wagner has his takedown stuffed and Fred makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hanz Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wagner with a lazy takedown attempt and Fred counters with a stiff right hand. Jon Fred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanz Wagner. Wagner misses with a takedown and Fred counters with a big right hand! Oh Wagner is in trouble here! Fred follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Fred! After winning the bout, Jon Fred thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1# Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagner. Wagner goes for a double leg but Brewer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brewer continues to drive forward.#BC2# Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wagner with a lazy takedown attempt and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanz Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wagner with a poor takedown and Brewer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hanz Wagner has been cut.#KD2# Brewer sends Wagner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brewer is motioning to the referee to let Wagner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brewer lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Wagner. Wagner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Brewer wants to control but Wagner postures up. Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Brewer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Brewer tries to improve position but can't. Brewer is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it. Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Brewer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Wagner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Brewer is trying to improve his position. Wagner tries to score with some ground and pound. Brewer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Wagner working away. Wagner trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom. #SUB# Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Wagner tries for a kimura but Brewer is defending well. #T3# Wagner trying to control the position but Brewer is working away. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Brewer lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brewer, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#Hanz Wagner's cut is getting worse. Wagner has his takedown stuffed and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Wagner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4# Wagner prevents Brewer from improving his position. Brewer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB# Wagner trying to work for an americana but Brewer has managed to regain full guard.
Wagner trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brewer is on top in guard.
#REVB# Wagner wants to sweep but no luck. This has been an exciting period of action! Wagner wants to stand up but Brewer is controlling him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brewer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hanz Wagner's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD# Wagner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brewer to the mat! Brewer manages to get full guard. Brewer pulls Wagner in close to prevent any damage. Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Brewer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Wagner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brewer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Wagner has a closed guard, preventing Brewer from standing up. Brewer looking to pass the guard. Brewer postures up.
Hanz Wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Brewer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Brewer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wagner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brewer as he jumps to the side. #TD# Wagner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Brewer wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Wagner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brewer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wagner but great work by Brewer. Wagner trying to remain calm as Brewer controls from the top position. Brewer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Wagner tries to bench press Brewer off him but Brewer keeps the position. #T3# Brewer wants to stand but Wagner has his arm trapped. Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Brewer keeps moving and retains side control. Brewer just content to control the position. Brewer is continuing to stall. Wagner is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Brewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Let's hope that Brewer 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. Wagner is trying to control Brewer's posture but Brewer avoids it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brewer lands a head kick!
Leroy Brewer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brewer connects with a single shot there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brewer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hanz Wagner's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Wagner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A countering left hand to the body from Brewer misses. Wagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brewer avoids it really well and circles away. Brewer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively. Wagner doesn't succeed with the takedown and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanz Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brewer digs a good hook to Wagner's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brewer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Brewer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brewer, as that shot connected.
#TD# Wagner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. 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! Wagner trying to control the position but Brewer is working away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Wagner working away. Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Wagner drags him back down. Wagner trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom. Brewer is looking to reverse the position. Wagner with the ground and pound but Brewer regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Brewer controlling the position well. Brewer wants to get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wagner misses with a takedown attempt and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brewer connects with an inside leg kick. Leroy Brewer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wagner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brewer counters with a left to the body. Wagner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Wagner moves to clinch but Brewer breaks away and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Leroy Brewer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wagner misses with a takedown and Brewer counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brewer connects with a crisp jab. Brewer scores with a jab. Wagner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Brewer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wagner has his takedown stuffed and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand. Brewer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Brewer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4# Wagner doesn't succeed with the takedown and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brewer throws a one two combo.
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! Wagner tries to clinch and Brewer counters with a right hand to the body. Brewer stalks Wagner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wagner's face. Wagner staggers backwards, shaken. Brewer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wagner. Brewer flicks out a counter leg kick but Wagner steps away. Wagner 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. Brewer delivers a nice body kick. Wagner with a poor takedown enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab. Good exchange - Brewer coming out on top. Brewer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hanz Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Leroy Brewer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Brewer 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brewer! Hanz Wagner was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 316 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Jun 09, 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 2 wins and 7 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sea Slug! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Slug tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range. #TD# Wagner drives through with a takedown into Slug's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) Slug Wagner trying to control but Slug is working from the bottom. Wagner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Slug looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagner controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner looking to pass the guard. Wagner postures up.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Slug looking for a sweep. Not yet Slug, not yet. #T1# Wagner wants to pass the guard but Slug is keeping the position. Slug working a defensive guard here.
Slug looking for a sweep. Not yet Slug, not yet. #SUB# Wagner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slug looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slug looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slug! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (2) vs (4) Slug Wagner being controlled for a moment. Wagner is looking to reverse the position. Wagner has one of Slug's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2# Slug tries to advance to mount but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wagner wants to control but Slug postures up. Slug trying to control the position but Wagner is working away. Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Slug keeps moving and retains side control. Wagner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wagner (2) vs (6) Slug Slug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Let's hope that Slug 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.#T3# Slug tries to control but Wagner wriggling away. Slug prevents Wagner from getting the reversal. Slug moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (2) vs (9) Slug Slug trying to control. Slug not allowing Wagner to control his hands. Slug wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy. Wagner is really stuck here.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy. Wagner can't escape the position.
#T4# Slug controls the action. Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy. Slug is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position. Slug is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wagner tries to roll but Slug sticks to his back.
Wagner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Slug.
#SUB2# Wagner fending off the submission attempt from Slug. Wagner tries to escape but Slug has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5# Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slug controls the position. Slug tries to get the hooks in deep but Wagner pushed the leg off. Slug is trying to stick to Wagner's back but Wagner is turning into Slug. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Slug's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wagner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (4) vs (9) Slug Wagner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (9) Slug Slug is looking for a sweep. Wagner working away. Slug tries to bench press Wagner off him but Wagner keeps the position. #SUB# Wagner tries for a kimura but Slug is defending well. #T6# Slug is looking to regain half guard here but Wagner keeps moving and retains side control. Wagner trying to control the action but Slug is working from the bottom. #SUB# Wagner swings around for an armbar but Slug sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (11) Slug Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slug is one step ahead there. #SUB# Wagner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7# Slug tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagner is retaining full guard. #SUB# Wagner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slug is aware though and is defending well. Slug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Slug pushing down on Wagner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Slug passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wagner! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (14) Slug Slug looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slug controlling the pace for now. Slug looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8# Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Slug has a good base and remains in mount. Slug trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wagner is looking to improve his position but Slug isn't that keen on the idea. Slug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape. Wagner wants to hold on but Slug pushes him away. Slug tries to control but Wagner wriggling away. Slug controlling his opponent. Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9# Slug wants to take Wagner's back but he can't do it this time. Slug controlling the pace for now. Wagner tries to hold on but Slug postures up. Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Slug's attempts to control the action. Wagner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slug takes Wagner's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wagner is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (17) Slug Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10# Slug is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy. A bit of a pause in the action here. Slug controlling the positon.#SUB2# Slug has his arm under Wagner's chin here. Game over son! Slug squeezes tightly and Wagner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sea Slug! During a confident post fight interview, Sea Slug thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Hanz Wagner spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Madden instigates a clinch. Madden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
#TD2# Madden jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Madden controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself. Wagner trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom. Madden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (0) vs (2) Madden We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wagner is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold. Wagner trying to control here.
#T1# Wagner wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madden in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Madden seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Madden is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wagner is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reese Madden! In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
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 2 wins and 5 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 13 losses; Luis Marrero! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Marrero takes the fight into the clinch. Marrero prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Marrero tightens his grip and picks Wagner up, before dumping him to the ground. Wagner manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (0) vs (2) Marrero#SUB# Wagner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marrero defends it easily. Wagner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (2) Marrero We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marrero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (4) Marrero Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard. Marrero passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (2) vs (7) Marrero Marrero controlling from side mount. Wagner struggling a bit here. Wagner is trying to improve his position.#T2# Marrero trying to control the position but Wagner is working away. Wagner can't do much from the bottom here. Wagner is looking for a sweep. Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. Wagner can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3# Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Marrero keeps moving and retains side control. Wagner struggling a bit here. Marrero takes a little break here. Wagner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Wagner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marrero off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (6) vs (7) Marrero Wagner controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
#SUB# Wagner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Wagner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marrero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB# Wagner working for the choke. Wagner keeps control of the position as Marrero tries to break free.
#SUB# Wagner is looking for a rear naked choke here but Marrero reverses the position brilliantly into Wagner's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (6) vs (9) Marrero#SUB# Wagner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marrero 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 Wagner. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (6) vs (12) Marrero You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5##SUB2# Marrero is trying to get an arm triangle but Wagner is defending well. #SUB2# Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wagner, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Marrero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner is looking for a sweep.#T6# Wagner can't do much from the bottom here. Wagner is not content to let Marrero control the position. Wagner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB2# Marrero tries for a kimura but Wagner is defending well. Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Marrero keeps moving and retains side control. Wagner struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Marrero tries for a kimura but Wagner is defending well. Wagner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (8) vs (12) Marrero Marrero controlling the position well. #T8# Wagner is looking to stall here but Marrero recovers full guard. Marrero keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass. #SUB# Wagner has gone for a leg lock! Marrero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (8) vs (14) Marrero Wagner wants to control but Marrero passes easily into half guard.
Marrero moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (8) vs (17) Marrero#T9##SUB2# Marrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. #SUB2# Marrero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wagner has escaped the position, nice work there. Wagner is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Marrero is trying to get an arm triangle but Wagner is defending well. #T10# Marrero wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy. Wagner tries to buck Marrero off but Marrero is having none of it. Wagner is not content to let Marrero control the position. #SUB2# Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wagner tries to buck Marrero off but Marrero is having none of it. Wagner is not content to let Marrero control the position. #T11# Wagner is trying to control Marrero's posture but Marrero avoids it. #SUB2# Marrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Wagner is looking for a sweep. Marrero trying to control the position but Wagner is working away. Wagner struggling a bit here.#T12# Marrero slows the pace down. Marrero trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom. Marrero controls the position. Marrero trying to control the position but Wagner is working away. Marrero wants to take a breather but Wagner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marrero. Marrero won't allow Wagner to sweep him here. #T13##SUB# Wagner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marrero has passed into half guard!
Wagner is trying to get back to full guard. Wagner is in trouble now - Marrero has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (8) vs (20) Marrero Wagner tries to reverse the position but Marrero maintains control. Wagner tries to lock up and control but Marrero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wagner has given up his back. Will we see Marrero going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (8) vs (23) Marrero#SUB2# Wagner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14##SUB2# Wagner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marrero keeps control of the position easily here as Wagner tries to buck him off.
Wagner is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Marrero is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wagner trying to control the hands but Marrero breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight! Marrero wins on points by 23 to 8. Luis Marrero thanked the fans post fight for their support. Hanz Wagner was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar
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 2 wins and 4 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Typus Typhoon! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Typhoon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Typhoon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (0) vs (2) Typhoon Wagner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Typhoon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (0) vs (5) Typhoon Wagner is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Typhoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Wagner is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner can't do much from the bottom here. Wagner tries to bench press Typhoon off him but Typhoon keeps the position. #T1# This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Typhoon tries to advance to mount but Wagner denies him. Wagner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (5) Typhoon Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Typhoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Wagner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Wagner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Typhoon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# Wagner trying to control from Typhoon's half guard. Typhoon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wagner is fighting to break Typhoon's control of his arms but Typhoon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Wagner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Typhoon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Typhoon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (7) Typhoon Typhoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Typhoon wants to pass the guard but Wagner is keeping the position. Typhoon postures up.
Typhoon stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner. Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Typhoon is proving a slippery customer.
Typhoon stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner. Typhoon looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (4) vs (7) Typhoon Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Typhoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Wagner wants to pass the guard but Typhoon is keeping the position. Wagner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Wagner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Typhoon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (4) vs (9) Typhoon Wagner wants to hit a sweep here but Typhoon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wagner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (4) vs (12) Typhoon Wagner is trying to reverse the position but instead Typhoon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (4) vs (15) Typhoon#T5# Typhoon gets his hands free as Wagner looks to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. I really don't envy Wagner right now.
#SUB2# Typhoon looking for the RNC. Typhoon is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Typhoon looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Wagner tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Typhoon has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Wagner is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Typus Typhoon! In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hanz Wagner! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Drelas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Wagner Wagner tries to get to full guard but Drelas has control of the leg. Drelas tries to pass to full mount but Wagner defends it. Drelas wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy. Wagner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Drelas 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. Wagner 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. Drelas looking to pass the guard. Drelas stays in close to Wagner's body and controls the position. Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drelas controls from within his opponent's guard. Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drelas is one step ahead there. Drelas 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. Drelas trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom. Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (2) Wagner#T2# Wagner being controlled here momentarily. Wagner passes Drelas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wagner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Drelas is looking for a sweep. Wagner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Drelas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wagner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wagner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drelas (6) vs (2) Wagner A lull in the action here.
Drelas controlling from the back.#T3# Wagner trying to control the action but Drelas just sinks the hooks in. Drelas tries to get the hooks in deep but Wagner pushed the leg off. #SUB# Wagner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drelas's arms. #SUB# Drelas is persistently looking for the submission but Wagner is defending it well.
#SUB# Drelas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. You can see the frustration on Wagner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wagner trying to control but not successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Drelas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Drelas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Drelas looking to break Wagner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wagner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Drelas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Drelas has the hooks in. Wagner is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Drelas passes his arm under Wagner's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Wagner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas! Thervam Drelas thanked the fans post fight for their support. Hanz Wagner spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Giljegiljaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Wagner has hold of one of Giljegiljaw's legs. Giljegiljaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Wagner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) Giljegiljaw Wagner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (5) vs (0) Giljegiljaw Giljegiljaw tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it. Wagner wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Giljegiljaw can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Wagner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Giljegiljaw tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Wagner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Wagner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Giljegiljaw will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB# Wagner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Giljegiljaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Giljegiljaw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wagner's best efforts.#T2# Giljegiljaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wagner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wagner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (5) vs (4) Giljegiljaw Well, with Giljegiljaw on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wagner is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Wagner tries to roll but Giljegiljaw sticks to his back.
Giljegiljaw gets his hands free as Wagner looks to control. Wagner breaks Giljegiljaw's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (4) Giljegiljaw Wagner postures up.
#SUB# Wagner has gone for a leg lock! Giljegiljaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (6) Giljegiljaw Giljegiljaw sitting in guard here, content to control. Wagner 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.#T3# Giljegiljaw is pushing down on Wagner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wagner is fighting to maintain full guard but Giljegiljaw has managed to sneak the leg through. Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Wagner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wagner. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (9) Giljegiljaw The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Giljegiljaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wagner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (12) Giljegiljaw So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wagner tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4# A bit of a pause in the action here. Giljegiljaw controlling the positon. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wagner tries to roll but Giljegiljaw sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Wagner right now.
Giljegiljaw is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position. Wagner has hold of Giljegiljaw's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T5# Giljegiljaw 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.
It looks like Giljegiljaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Giljegiljaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6# Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Giljegiljaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (15) Giljegiljaw Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Giljegiljaw has a good base and remains in mount. Wagner is trying to reverse the position but instead Giljegiljaw has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (18) Giljegiljaw Giljegiljaw controls the action.#T7# I really don't envy Wagner right now.
Giljegiljaw has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wagner's body.
Wagner trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw manages to sink in the hooks. #T8# Wagner is trying to break free.
What can Wagner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2# Giljegiljaw looking for the choke but no joy. Wagner trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2# Giljegiljaw looking for the choke but no joy. Wagner wants to escape the position.
#T9# Wagner is working hard here to advance position. Good control from Giljegiljaw. Wagner can't escape the position.
Giljegiljaw is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Giljegiljaw is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
#T10# Wagner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Giljegiljaw is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy. Giljegiljaw is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
Giljegiljaw 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.
Wagner tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Giljegiljaw controlling the position well here. Wagner rolled but Giljegiljaw kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wagner can't escape the position.
Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position easily here as Wagner tries to buck him off.
#T11# Wagner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wagner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Giljegiljaw.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12# Wagner rolls, trying to escape but Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position.
Giljegiljaw is trying to stick to Wagner's back but Wagner is turning into Giljegiljaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Giljegiljaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wagner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (9) vs (18) Giljegiljaw Wagner won't allow Giljegiljaw to sweep him here. Wagner trying to control but Giljegiljaw is working from the bottom. Giljegiljaw wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment. #T13# Giljegiljaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Giljegiljaw has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture. Giljegiljaw keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. Wagner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Giljegiljaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14# Giljegiljaw controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself. Giljegiljaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (9) vs (20) Giljegiljaw Wagner gets full guard. Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep. Wagner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giljegiljaw is now in half guard. Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Still in half guard, Giljegiljaw seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Giljegiljaw wins on points by 20 to 9. In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hanz Wagner! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Wagner gets caught flat footed, as Kline shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Wagner Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner. Wagner keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully. Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard. Wagner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagner, not yet. Kline passes into half guard. #SUB2# Wagner looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Wagner looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
#T1# Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. Wagner keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass. Wagner is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now. Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB# Kline drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Wagner's guard. Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wagner is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
Wagner is trying to control but Kline manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (0) Wagner Kline trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. #T3# Wagner working to try and regain half guard.
Kline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Wagner can't escape the position.
#SUB# Kline swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wagner is now in Kline's guard. A big mistake from Kline there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Wagner Kline has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# Kline wants to sweep but no luck. Wagner pushes down on Kline's leg and manages to get into half guard. Kline wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
Wagner wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Wagner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline gets back to full guard.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #T5##SUB# Kline has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though. Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (7) vs (2) Wagner#SUB# Kline drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Wagner's guard. Kline is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. #T6##SUB2# Wagner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kline is aware though and is defending well. Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wagner is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
#SUB# Kline is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7# Wagner keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully. Kline's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wagner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kline controls the pace. Wagner keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass. Wagner is trying to keep Kline in close.
#T8##SUB2# Wagner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kline passes into half guard.
#SUB# Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline. Kline wants to free his trapped foot but Wagner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9# Wagner tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control. Wagner wants to control but Kline is keeping busy.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Wagner is working away. Kline content to control rather than advance. Wagner is trying to control but Kline manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (10) vs (2) Wagner#T10# Wagner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Kline is looking for a kimura here.
Kline prevents Wagner from improving his position.#SUB# Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily. Wagner won't allow Kline to pass to mount. #T11# Kline is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position. Kline wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position. Kline wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy. Wagner is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted? Kline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kline works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (13) vs (2) Wagner#T12# Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. Wagner stops Kline from passing to mount. Kline moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (15) vs (2) Wagner#SUB# Kline looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Wagner is looking to improve his position but Kline isn't that keen on the idea. Wagner wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.#T13# Wagner is trying desperately to improve position. Kline trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. Kline wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB# Kline working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape. #T14# Kline with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wagner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (4) Wagner#SUB# Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (4) Wagner Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wagner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (20) vs (4) Wagner
And that's the end of the fight! Kline takes the fight on points by 20 to 4. The defeated Hanz Wagner had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Sandor CleaPain! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Wagner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wagner lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) CleaPain CleaPain is pulling down on Wagner's head. It's preventing any offense from Wagner, at least for the moment. Wagner wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving. CleaPain pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position. Wagner is pushing down on CleaPain's leg trying to pass to half guard. CleaPain is fighting to maintain full guard but Wagner has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. CleaPain is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# CleaPain is controlling Wagner's trapped leg to prevent Wagner from advancing to side control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
CleaPain is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagner.
Wagner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but CleaPain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# CleaPain is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# CleaPain makes his way to full guard, as Wagner worked for a kimura.
Wagner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. CleaPain pulls Wagner in to control the position. #T3# Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. CleaPain pulls Wagner in close to prevent any damage. CleaPain is continuing to stall.#T4# Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard. CleaPain controlling Wagner's posture. Wagner passes CleaPain's right leg, so he's now in half guard. CleaPain is controlling Wagner's position as best he can from this difficult position. Wagner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. CleaPain is trying to get back to full guard.#T5# CleaPain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. CleaPain wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
CleaPain moves into full guard.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now CleaPain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (2) CleaPain#T6# Wagner can't keep his opponent in guard - CleaPain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# CleaPain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wagner defends it well. #SUB2# CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#T7##SUB2# CleaPain is looking for a kimura but Wagner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for CleaPain to get the leverage. Wagner trying to control here.
Wagner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. CleaPain prevents Wagner from improving his position.#SUB2# CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily. Wagner trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
#T8##SUB2# CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work. Wagner is trying to get back to full guard. Wagner trying to control but CleaPain postures up.
Wagner wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB# Wagner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. Wagner is breathing heavily.#SUB2# CleaPain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time CleaPain. Wagner wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
#SUB2# CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10# Wagner tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.#SUB2# CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt. Wagner moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB2# CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wagner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wagner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wagner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (6) vs (2) CleaPain CleaPain stops Wagner from passing to mount. CleaPain gets back to half guard. CleaPain has his hands clasped together around Wagner's back. He's all about the action. CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.#T12# CleaPain has his hands clasped together around Wagner's back. He's all about the action. Wagner slows the pace down in half guard. Wagner is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. CleaPain keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB# Wagner is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13# CleaPain controlling the position well. CleaPain tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control. CleaPain is trying is best to control the position here. Wagner is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14# Wagner is figuring out what he wants to do next. CleaPain is trying is best to control the position here. Wagner trying to control from half guard but CleaPain is working away. Wagner is really struggling to control CleaPain but he's trying to hold on to the position. Wagner sitting and controlling from the half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Wagner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight! Wagner takes the fight on points by 6 to 2. An intense looking Hanz Wagner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hanz Wagner! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wagner. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wagner. #CL# Snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wagner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanz Wagner. Wagner tries to pull guard but Snake won't allow it.
#TD# Snake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wagner is trying to keep an underhook but Snake manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Wagner Wagner wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snake is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position. Wagner won't allow Snake to pass to mount. Snake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Wagner#T1# Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. Wagner tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wagner tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control. Wagner looks winded! Snake wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely. Snake wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2# Wagner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (0) Wagner Snake controlling from the back. Will Snake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB# Snake looking for the choke from the back. Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Wagner tries to buck him off.
Wagner wants to escape the position.
#T3# A bit of a pause in the action here. Snake controlling the positon. Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snake has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB# Wagner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Snake biding his time, controlling Wagner. Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wagner trying to control but Snake postures up.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. #T5# Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2# Wagner looking for submissions off his back. Snake uses his free foot to push down on Wagner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wagner. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (11) vs (0) Wagner Snake wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6# Wagner tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action. Wagner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.#T7# Wagner keeps trying to improve his position. Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape. Wagner is trying to escape the mount.
Snake controlling the pace for now. Wagner tries to hold on but Snake postures up. Snake trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. #T8# Snake content just to control the position here. Snake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wagner for as long as he can get away with. Wagner has given up his back. Will we see Snake going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (14) vs (0) Wagner#SUB# Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wagner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Snake biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9##SUB# Snake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Wagner wants to escape the position.
Wagner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Snake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10# Wagner wants to escape the position.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Wagner buck him off. Wagner is keeping busy.
Snake not allowing Wagner to control his hands. Wagner staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control. #T11# Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wagner. Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Wagner right now.
Wagner trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #SUB# Wagner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wagner.#T12# Snake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB# Snake working for a choke but Wagner is defending well. Wagner is keeping busy.
#T13# Wagner tries to escape the position.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
#SUB# Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wagner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Wagner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next. Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (17) vs (0) Wagner#T14# Wagner wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away. Snake looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Wagner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wagner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (20) vs (0) Wagner Snake controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Snake takes the fight on points by 20 to 0. In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ara Shi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hanz Wagner! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Wagner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD# Shi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wagner quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shi (2) vs (0) Wagner Wagner gets full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shi stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner. Shi trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom. Shi pushing down on Wagner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Shi wants to take a breather but Wagner is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner won't allow Shi to pass to mount. Shi is trying to control. Wagner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Still in half guard, Shi seems content to control.#T1# Wagner has his hands clasped together around Shi's back. He's all about the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner wants to get back to full guard. Wagner is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Shi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shi. #SUB# Shi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2# Shi slows the pace down in half guard. Wagner is looking to get back to full guard here but Shi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shi (5) vs (0) Wagner#SUB# Shi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wagner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shi's guard! Nice work there by Wagner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shi (5) vs (2) Wagner Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shi swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shi working a defensive guard here.
#T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shi holds on and takes a little breather. Wagner preventing the sweep. #SUB# Wagner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Shi's legs - danger averted. Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Shi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shi keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass. Wagner advances to half guard. #T4# Shi is looking for a sweep. Wagner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shi is refusing to be controlled, as Wagner sits in half guard. #SUB2# Wagner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hanz Wagner! Post fight, Hanz Wagner stared into the camera and said 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'. |
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