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SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wahlstroem wants to clinch.
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wahlstroem napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem is trying to control Gabenagus's posture but Gabenagus avoids it.
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wahlstroem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabenagus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wahlstroem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gabenagus's guard! Nice work there by Wahlstroem! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus working a defensive guard here.
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wahlstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Gabenagus wants to sweep but no luck.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gabenagus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gabenagus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gabenagus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem tries to buck Gabenagus off but Gabenagus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem trying to remain calm as Gabenagus controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away.
Wahlstroem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gabenagus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wahlstroem has Gabenagus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gabenagus escapes and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (13) Gabenagus
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabenagus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gabenagus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Wahlstroem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gabenagus stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (16) Gabenagus
Gabenagus wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus works to advance to full mount. Wahlstroem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (4) vs (18) Gabenagus
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gabenagus looking to control but Wahlstroem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wahlstroem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gabenagus.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus has control of Wahlstroem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wahlstroem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gabenagus prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahlstroem is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem manages to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well.
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wahlstroem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Gabenagus pushes his legs off easily.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Wahlstroem is retaining full guard.
Gabenagus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (24) Gabenagus
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 24 to 4.
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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