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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 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 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Herlin
Ryan is pressing down on Herlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herlin is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan not doing much here.
Ryan prevents Herlin from improving his position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Herlin defending well.
Herlin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Herlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herlin tries to hold on but Ryan pushes him away. #T1#
Ryan wants to take his opponent's back but Herlin doesn't allow it.
Herlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Herlin to control.
Herlin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herlin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Herlin manages to get to full guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan 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. #T3##SUB2#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself. #SUB2#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.#T4#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Herlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Herlin wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Herlin#SUB#
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Herlin is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can. #T6#
Herlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Herlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Herlin is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herlin prevents Ryan from taking his back.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Herlin trying to control here.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (11) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin regains half guard.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Herlin trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Herlin is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Herlin actively working from the bottom here.
Herlin is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (11) vs (4) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ryan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Herlin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ryan's chin but Ryan turns very nicely into Herlin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.#T11#
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Herlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Herlin seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Herlin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Herlin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jafar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jafar leaves Herlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jafar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Herlin goes for a double leg but Jafar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jafar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Herlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herlin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herlin gets underhooks to prevent Jafar's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jafar has hold of one of Herlin's legs. Herlin is fighting the takedown attempt but Jafar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (0) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin pulls Jafar in to control the position.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Jafar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar advances to half guard. #T1#
Jafar is keen to just control but Herlin is a slippery customer.
Herlin keeping hold of Jafar's head, controlling as best he can.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Herlin gets full guard.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herlin 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.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar postures up.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Herlin wants to improve his position but instead Jafar has moved into half guard.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working. #T3#
Herlin wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control but Jafar postures up.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working. #SUB2#
Herlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Jafar.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herlin trying to control the position.
Herlin is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Herlin has an active guard here but Jafar has managed to pass into half guard.
Jafar is trying to control. Herlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Herlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Jafar trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom.
Herlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Herlin pushes a forearm under Jafar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jafar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Herlin!
After winning the bout, Magnus Herlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Herlin feints and as Idaho raises his hands in defense, Herlin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (2) vs (0) Idaho
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herlin won't allow Idaho to sweep him here.
Herlin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Herlin tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herlin prevents Idaho from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Herlin prevents Idaho from improving his position.#T1#
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Herlin is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Herlin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Herlin is looking for a kimura here.
Herlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (0) Idaho
Herlin wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Herlin tries to control but Idaho wriggling away.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Herlin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Herlin is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it. #SUB#
Herlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herlin. #SUB#
Herlin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herlin pulls his head out easily.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.
Herlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (8) vs (0) Idaho#SUB#
Herlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idaho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Herlin prevents Idaho from improving his position.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herlin preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Herlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Herlin 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. #SUB2#
Idaho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Herlin rolls with it to try and escape but Idaho cranks on the arm and Herlin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Idaho! |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 28 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Herlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herlin lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks wants to sweep here but Herlin controlling him for the moment.
Herlin wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Herlin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Herlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Herlin has gone for a leg lock! Spanks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (2) vs (2) Spanks#T1#
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (4) vs (2) Spanks
Herlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (7) vs (2) Spanks
Herlin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Herlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Spanks is right now.
Spanks is trying to control Herlin's posture but Herlin avoids it.
Herlin trying to control the position but Spanks is working away. #SUB#
Herlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spanks is looking to reverse the position.
Herlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spanks, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Spanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Herlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Herlin (7) vs (6) Spanks
Herlin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spanks fails to advance to Herlin's back.
Herlin wants to hold on but Spanks pushes him away.
Herlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Spanks has a good base and remains in mount.
Herlin regains half guard.
Herlin is looking to improve his position.
Herlin is controlling Spanks's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Herlin moves into full guard.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Spanks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Herlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spanks won't allow Herlin to sweep him here.
Spanks postures up.
Herlin keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks is pushing down on Herlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Herlin wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Spanks trying to control from half guard but Herlin is working away.
Spanks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Herlin is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Herlin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Spanks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Herlin has tightened it up now! Spanks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnus Herlin!
Magnus Herlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Schlepper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Herlin
The fighters are battling for position here. Herlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Herlin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schlepper escapes and throws Herlin's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Herlin
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Herlin is working away.
Herlin regains half guard.#T1#
Herlin wants to get back to full guard.
Schlepper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper controlling the action here.
Herlin won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Schlepper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herlin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schlepper jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (8) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper tries to advance to mount but Herlin denies him.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face as Schlepper controls the position.
Herlin gets back to half guard.
Schlepper controlling the pace.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Schlepper is controlling well.
Herlin trying to control from the bottom.
Schlepper works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (11) vs (0) Herlin#SUB#
Schlepper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Herlin working to try and regain half guard.
Herlin is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herlin is looking to escape.
Herlin is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper looking to control but Herlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Herlin won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Schlepper passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (14) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schlepper works to advance to full mount. Herlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (16) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Schlepper'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.
Schlepper trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin tries to reverse the position but Schlepper maintains control.#T6#
Schlepper controlling from mount. #SUB#
Schlepper looking to secure an arm triangle but Herlin defends it well.
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herlin is looking to escape.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Herlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Herlin regains half guard.
Schlepper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herlin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schlepper wants to work for an arm triangle but Herlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB2#
Herlin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schlepper doesn't defend quickly enough and Herlin has managed to lock this one up! Can Schlepper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Herlin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnus Herlin!
After winning the bout, Magnus Herlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Herlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (0) vs (2) Mason
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason stays in close to Herlin's body and controls the position.
Herlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Herlin is trying to keep Mason in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Herlin.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Herlin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mason frees his head nicely. Oh but Herlin has switched to an armbar! Mason is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magnus Herlin! |
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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Herlin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Herlin
Herlin is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Herlin trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Herlin wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Herlin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Herlin#T1##SUB2#
Herlin has control of Kimura's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimura regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herlin avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Herlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Herlin's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Herlin looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herlin wants to finish this one by submission but Kimura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herlin. #SUB2#
Herlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Herlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping busy.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well. #SUB2#
Herlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Herlin is controlling well.
Kimura is staying active underneath Herlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Herlin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Herlin
Herlin keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #T4#
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.
Kimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kimura preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Herlin working a defensive guard here.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin working a defensive guard but Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (5) Herlin
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T6#
Herlin is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy.
Herlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Herlin denies him.
Herlin tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy.
Herlin prevents Kimura from moving into mount.
Kimura trying to control the action but Herlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herlin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Herlin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herlin is looking for a sweep.
Kimura in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.
Herlin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8##SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herlin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (5) vs (9) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kimura is in real trouble here. Herlin gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kimura is tapping out! Herlin wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Herlin! |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Herlin wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Herlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Herlin is trying to pull guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Yoshida jumps guard and drags Herlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Herlin controlling him for the moment.
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Herlin defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Herlin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida looking to control.
Herlin is pushing down on Yoshida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yoshida is fighting to maintain full guard but Herlin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Herlin is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Herlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Herlin is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida is controlling Herlin's trapped leg to prevent Herlin from advancing to side control.
Herlin trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yoshida! Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (3) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Herlin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yoshida has worked his arm free - good work by Yoshida!
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Yoshida is trying to control Herlin's posture but Herlin avoids it.
Yoshida prevents Herlin from moving into mount.
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is not content to let Herlin control the position. #T4#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshida, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Herlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Herlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herlin has knee on belly momentarily but Yoshida bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yoshida is trying to maintain the position but Herlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Herlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Herlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is defending well.
Yoshida is not content to let Herlin control the position.
Herlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yoshida is positioning himself well to prevent Herlin advancing to mount.
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Herlin (3) vs (4) Yoshida#T7#
Yoshida is not going to allow Herlin to sit and survive in this position.
Herlin is trying to break free.
Herlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Herlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Herlin for a finish. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking to break Herlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Herlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yoshida will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herlin turns into Yoshida and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (5) vs (4) Yoshida
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Herlin has gone for a leg lock! Yoshida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (5) vs (6) Yoshida#SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Herlin's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
Herlin wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment. #T9##SUB#
Herlin working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Herlin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshida uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (9) Yoshida
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida postures up.
Herlin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida controlling the action here.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (12) Yoshida#T12#
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working.
Herlin tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Herlin sneaks back into half guard.
Herlin is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a submission of some sort.
Herlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Herlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (7) vs (12) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Herlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (10) vs (12) Yoshida
Yoshida looks winded!#SUB#
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Herlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Herlin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Herlin (12) vs (12) Yoshida#SUB#
Herlin goes for an armbar but Yoshida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yoshida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (12) vs (14) Yoshida
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Herlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 14 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hastala Vista! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Herlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vista's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vista (0) vs (2) Herlin#SUB#
Vista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herlin defends well.
Herlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vista (0) vs (5) Herlin
Herlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Herlin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vista (0) vs (7) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin has control of Vista's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vista regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herlin looking to control but Vista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine from mount but Vista is having none of it.
Herlin avoids the attempt from Vista to control.
Vista is squirming around, avoiding Herlin's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Vista is working to get back to half guard.
Vista wants to hold on but Herlin pushes him away.
Herlin controlling from mount.
Herlin looking to control but Vista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Herlin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Herlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Herlin!
Hastala Vista spoke after the fight, saying 'Hasta La Vista Baby'. |
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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin misses with a takedown attempt - Mondiou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mondiou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Herlin sprawls and moves away.
Mondiou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herlin darts in looking for a takedown but Mondiou gets double underhooks and turns Herlin into the cage.
Herlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mondiou pinned against the cage. Mondiou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeannot Mondiou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Herlin.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herlin enables Mondiou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herlin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (2) vs (0) Herlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Mondiou from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondiou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Herlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondiou is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mondiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Herlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondiou defends it easily.
Mondiou wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Mondiou trying to move into half guard but instead Herlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (2) vs (2) Herlin#SUB#
Mondiou is looking for a triangle but Herlin pushes his legs off easily.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Mondiou is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mondiou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondiou controlling Herlin's posture. #T2#
Mondiou wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondiou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (4) vs (2) Herlin
Mondiou trying to move into half guard but instead Herlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (4) vs (4) Herlin#SUB#
Mondiou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondiou has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Herlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (4) vs (7) Herlin
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Herlin wants to control but Mondiou is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondiou is looking to reverse the position.
Herlin tries to move to mount but Mondiou blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Herlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Herlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Mondiou gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondiou (4) vs (9) Herlin
Herlin content just to control the position here.
Herlin tries to control but Mondiou wriggling away.
Mondiou wants to hold on but Herlin pushes him away.
Mondiou is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Herlin wants to finish this one by submission but Mondiou is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herlin. #SUB2#
Herlin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mondiou turns into him and now he's in Herlin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (6) vs (9) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Herlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondiou defends it easily.
Mondiou wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Herlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondiou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (6) vs (11) Herlin
Herlin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herlin defends it easily.
Mondiou wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Mondiou is working hard here to advance position.
Mondiou controls Herlin momentarily but Herlin frees himself. #SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondiou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondiou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herlin controlling from the top position.
Mondiou 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: Mondiou (8) vs (11) Herlin#T6#
Herlin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Mondiou defends easily.
Mondiou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Mondiou from controlling successfully.
Herlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondiou trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom.
Herlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondiou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (8) vs (13) Herlin#T7##SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondiou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondiou trying to keep a closed guard but Herlin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mondiou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herlin defends well.
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herlin is one step ahead there.
Mondiou wants to control the position but Herlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
Mondiou is staying active underneath Herlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Herlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (8) vs (16) Herlin
Herlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondiou is looking to escape.
Mondiou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondiou sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herlin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (8) vs (19) Herlin
Herlin wants to control the pace but Mondiou is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB2#
Herlin goes for an armbar but Mondiou turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mondiou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (10) vs (19) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Mondiou defends easily.
Mondiou pushes down on Herlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondiou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herlin is trying to maintain the position but Mondiou is very close to passing his half guard.
Herlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Mondiou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin looking to control.
Mondiou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Mondiou defends easily.
Herlin trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Herlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondiou defends well.#SUB#
Mondiou drops back, looking for a kneebar! Herlin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Herlin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Herlin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondiou (10) vs (23) Herlin#T11##SUB2#
Herlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mondiou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Herlin is working for a kimura but Mondiou is defending it quite comfortably.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Herlin is controlling well.
Herlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondiou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Mondiou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondiou (14) vs (23) Herlin
Herlin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herlin wants to control but Mondiou is keeping busy.
Mondiou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondiou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mondiou looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Herlin trying to control but Mondiou postures up.
#T13#
Herlin tries to roll over but Mondiou keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mondiou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herlin sees it coming and defends easily.
Herlin trying to control here.
Mondiou works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (17) vs (23) Herlin
Herlin prevents Mondiou from moving into mount.
Mondiou controls the position. #SUB#
Mondiou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mondiou is breathing heavily.
Herlin prevents Mondiou from moving into mount. #T14##SUB#
Mondiou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Herlin can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mondiou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Herlin is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mondiou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mondiou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Herlin tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herlin wins on points by 23 to 17. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Herlin controlling the position well.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson moves into full mount! Herlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Herlin is still trying to improve position.
Anderson fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herlin tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Herlin is squirming around nicely.
Herlin is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Herlin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (8) vs (0) Herlin
Anderson controlling well, preventing Herlin from escaping the position.
#T2#
Herlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Herlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Herlin pushed the leg off.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Herlin tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson trying to control.
Anderson is hanging on to Herlin's back as he tries to escape.
Herlin is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson is looking to control Herlin but Herlin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Herlin tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Herlin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Anderson tightening his grip on Herlin, looking for the choke.
Herlin is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Herlin buck him off.
Herlin tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Anderson is not going to allow Herlin to sit and survive in this position.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Herlin.#SUB#
Herlin fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Herlin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Anderson is keen to just control but Herlin is a slippery customer.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is taking a breather. Herlin 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.
Anderson is thwarting Herlin's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Anderson controlling the action here.
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.#SUB2#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Herlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#T7#
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herlin 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.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herlin for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Herlin wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herlin wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Herlin defends it.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Anderson is thwarting Herlin's attempts to control the position.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herlin is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Herlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Herlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (11) vs (4) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Anderson is really stuck here.
#T11##SUB2#
Herlin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Herlin working for the choke. #SUB2#
Herlin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Herlin gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Herlin looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Herlin looking for the RNC.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Anderson turns into Herlin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (13) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Herlin, not yet. #T12#
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Herlin has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Herlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Herlin is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Herlin.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Herlin 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: Anderson (13) vs (6) Herlin#T13#
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is controlling Herlin's trapped leg to prevent Herlin from advancing to side control.
Anderson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Herlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (13) vs (9) Herlin
Herlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Herlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson tries to hold on but Herlin pushes him away. #T14##SUB2#
Herlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
Herlin prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Herlin's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Herlin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Anderson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
A victorious Nick Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torick Oddgeir!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Herlin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oddgeir's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (2) vs (0) Oddgeir
Oddgeir looks winded!
Herlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oddgeir is retaining full guard.
Herlin is working hard here to advance position.
Oddgeir can't keep his opponent in guard - Herlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Herlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Herlin trying to control the action but Oddgeir is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddgeir is in trouble now - Herlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (0) Oddgeir#SUB#
Herlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Oddgeir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Herlin. #T1#
Oddgeir is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Herlin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oddgeir is surviving well by controlling Herlin's body position as best he can.
Herlin looking to control but Oddgeir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Oddgeir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Herlin.
Herlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Herlin looking for a guillotine from mount but Oddgeir is having none of it. #T2#
Herlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Herlin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oddgeir is surviving well by controlling Herlin's body position as best he can.
Herlin looking to control but Oddgeir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Herlin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Oddgeir is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Oddgeir flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Herlin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Oddgeir and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Herlin slips an arm under Oddgeir chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Herlin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Herlin is squeezing on Oddgeir like an anaconda would it's prey. Oddgeir fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Herlin! |
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