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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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