Jake Hadley achieved what many MMA stars only dream of – executing one of mixed martial arts’ most rare and difficult submissions against Matheus Mattos during their clash at the PFL World Tournament.
The dramatic finish came in the third round when Hadley managed to secure the elusive “twister” submission, a complex technique that involves a spine and neck crank while controlling the opponent’s lower body.
“His career 18 bouts in has never tapped,” remarked the commentator as Hadley worked to secure the position. The rarity of the submission prompted an amusing observation from the broadcast team: “Stevie Ray sitting at home looking at this leg position going let it turn into you there’s a Scottish twister here for sure.”
The commentary team’s excitement was palpable as they witnessed the technical masterpiece unfolding. “If I knew the technique I might be able to explain it to you better,” admitted one commentator, highlighting just how uncommon and specialized the move is. “But he’s got to get that in step of his right leg… what Scottish twister my goodness!”
The submission represents a significant milestone in Hadley’s career, adding his name to the very short list of professional fighters who have successfully executed the twister at the highest levels of competition.
For Mattos, this marks a particularly tough defeat, having never before been forced to submit throughout his 18-fight professional career until encountering Hadley’s technical wizardry.
As the PFL World Tournament continues, Hadley’s stock has undoubtedly risen after demonstrating such advanced grappling skills, potentially positioning him as a serious threat to anyone in his division.
