Battling Bodies 39
Match 1: Max Anderson vs. Connor Flynn
Max Anderson 5’11” 186 25yo
Connor Flynn 6’1” 178 21yo
Connor (blue speedos) was a star athlete in High School, although not a wrestler. “I roll around with my brother a lot” was the extend of his stated wrestling experience. But he wanted to wrestle Max (yellow/brown speedos). We told Connor that Max is one of our best wrestlers, but Connor insisted that he wanted a shot at Max.
When we saw his huge biceps and very, very strong looking thighs, we thought this kid might have a chance – an outside chance. Max easily agreed to the match. So they met at the NHB BATTLE studio one Saturday afternoon and the match was on. Max goes for the take down, Connor counters, gets Max on his back and immediately gets his legs up to his head to try for a head scissors. Max gets an arm in and is able to escape. Max tries to reverse but Connor rolls Max again to his back and gets on top in a schoolboy pin. Max rolls quickly to escape and finds Connors legs wrapped around his waist. Max tries to power out but gets one arm trapped, then the other and Connor has a full nelson and body scissor on Max. Max struggles for over a minute, but Connor keeps applying the pressure. When Connor finally gets his legs high across Max’s chest, Max is forced to say “give”. Awesome! Totally impressive.
The rest of the match is more of the same –back and forth – a total of seven submissions and not at all one sided. Max gets twisted, wrapped up, and squeezed in ways he never has before. Where did Connor come from – he’s a great submission wrestler. Wait till you see his powerful thighs around Max’s head forcing Max to tap out. Max does some damage too, but Connor makes an incredible debut ! Welcome to NHB BATTLE Connor ! Keep wrestling for us.
Match 2: Brock Hammer vs. Johnny Modesto
Brock Hammer 6’2 194 19yo
Johnny Modesto 5’11” 210 33yo
Johnny (black speedos) is an experienced wrestler. He’s a big guy in great shape. He definitely wanted to take on some of our college wrestlers. Brock (red speedos) was looking for more practice against a skilled wrestler. Sounded like a perfect match – and it is. Johnny was at first somewhat holding back against a 19 year old, but that ended after the first 30 seconds. Brock brought him right to the mat and got a quick submission. Then Johnny started using his power and skill, and Brock found himself in a real brawl.
Brock is just incredibly strong, and he’s learning how to use that strength in a submission match. He found out against Mike Cappio that High School collegiate style doesn’t really work in a submission match and he was determined not to get caught in another wicked ankle lock like the one Mike had him in. He likes wrestling bigger guys, so Johnny was just the kind of match Brock likes. Johnny was able to toss Brock around, but Brock found out quickly how to stay out of the finishing holds – and he learned a few new tricks of his own. Brock kept working on Johnny and Johnny uses all his strength and skill to keep from tapping out. It’s really great to watch these two wrestlers go at each other.
Brock is definitely working hard to challenge some of NHB BATTLE’s best.
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