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CWC 313 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
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 13 wins and 27 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bystrom drives through and clinches with Skallagrimsson against the cage.
Bystrom decides to pull guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skallagrimsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Skallagrimsson pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Bystrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (3) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to advance position but instead Bystrom slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away.
Skallagrimsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bystrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom wants to improve his position but Skallagrimsson is controlling well.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Bystrom trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (6) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson wants to take his opponent's back but Bystrom doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson prevents Bystrom from getting the reversal.
Bystrom tries to lock up and control but Skallagrimsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bystrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skallagrimsson to get the leverage.
Skallagrimsson seems to be working for a kimura but Bystrom defends the submission attempt.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bystrom is controlling Skallagrimsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skallagrimsson to get the leverage.
Skallagrimsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (9) Skallagrimsson
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the action.
Skallagrimsson tries to take Bystrom's back but instead Bystrom uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bystrom defend it? Skallagrimsson steps over the head and cranks it - Bystrom is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
A relieved looking Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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