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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Casper Alvbris and Andrew Johannsenn. Alvbris comes into the arena with Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Casper Alvbris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Casper Alvbris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Casper Alvbris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Johannsenn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alvbris clinches up against the cage.
Johannsenn decides to pull guard.
Alvbris wants to control from the top but Johannsenn keeps moving.
Alvbris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johannsenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvbris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alvbris trying to control the position from guard on top but Johannsenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johannsenn working for a triangle but Alvbris defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvbris trying to control but Johannsenn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvbris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johannsenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvbris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johannsenn is pulling down on Alvbris's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvbris, at least for the moment.
Alvbris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvbris trying to control but Johannsenn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannsenn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johannsenn keeping moving, preventing Alvbris from controlling successfully.
Johannsenn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johannsenn keeping moving, preventing Alvbris from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvbris seems to be working for a kimura but Johannsenn defends the submission attempt.
Alvbris wants to work for an arm triangle but Johannsenn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johannsenn trying to control here.
Johannsenn is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alvbris has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alvbris pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johannsenn is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alvbris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Alvbris! |
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