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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3975 p4p, 357 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 1807 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter B drags the fight down to the ground.
Fighter A drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fighter B looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fighter B looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fighter B! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fighter A (0) vs (4) Fighter B
Fighter A sneaks back into half guard.
Fighter A looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter A actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter A is staying active underneath Fighter B, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from improving his position.
Fighter A looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fighter A wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fighter B pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter B in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A looking for submissions off his back.
Fighter A looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fighter B passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fighter A (0) vs (7) Fighter B
Fighter A is looking for a sweep.
Fighter B wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter A keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter B keeps moving and retains side control.
Fighter B taking a breather here.
Fighter A is trying to work for a sweep but Fighter B has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fighter A (0) vs (9) Fighter B
Fighter A is trying to reverse the position but instead Fighter B has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fighter A (0) vs (12) Fighter B
Fighter B has the hooks in. Fighter A is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fighter A wants to escape the position.
Fighter A tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fighter A keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B controlling from the full mount.
Fighter A gets back to half guard.
Fighter A looking for subs from the bottom but Fighter B mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fighter A (0) vs (15) Fighter B
Fighter B really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter A. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter A is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to take his opponent's back but Fighter A doesn't allow it.
Fighter A really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fighter B wants to take Fighter A's back here but Fighter A is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fighter A keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is working hard here to advance position.
Fighter A looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fighter A (0) vs (18) Fighter B
Fighter A wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Fighter A's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fighter A prevents Fighter B from getting a body triangle.
Fighter A wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A manages to buck him off and is now in Fighter B's guard! Nice work there by Fighter A! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fighter A (2) vs (18) Fighter B
Fighter B has his hands on Fighter A's head, controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A stands and throws Fighter B's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fighter A (5) vs (18) Fighter B
We've been hearing good reports from Fighter A'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.
Fighter A has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fighter B is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fighter A yanks on the arm and Fighter B is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fighter A.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torkel Bystrom!
Torkel Bystrom thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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