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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Damiao Marcos and Oliver Hedman Karlsson. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Damiao Marcos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marcos (2) vs (0) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Marcos is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedman Karlsson is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marcos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marcos wants to pass to mount but Hedman Karlsson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos trying to control the pace.
Marcos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos trying to advance position but Hedman Karlsson counters by regaining guard.
Marcos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedman Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hedman Karlsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hedman Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Marcos is proving a slippery customer.
Marcos is stalling in the full guard.
Marcos stopping the sweep attempt from Hedman Karlsson.
Marcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marcos looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Marcos passes Hedman Karlsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marcos is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedman Karlsson is holding on for now.
Marcos controlling the action here.
Marcos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hedman Karlsson for as long as he can get away with.
Marcos is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedman Karlsson is holding on for now.
Marcos prevents Hedman Karlsson from improving his position.
Marcos trying to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson defending well.
Marcos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Marcos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marcos (5) vs (0) Hedman Karlsson
Marcos moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Marcos (8) vs (0) Hedman Karlsson
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.
Hedman Karlsson showing good submission defense here.
Hedman Karlsson rolls, trying to escape but Marcos keeps control of the position.
Marcos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hedman Karlsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marcos not allowing Hedman Karlsson to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Marcos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marcos doesn't have the hooks in and Hedman Karlsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marcos (8) vs (2) Hedman Karlsson
Marcos is pulling down on Hedman Karlsson's head to control his posture.
Marcos is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
Hedman Karlsson being controlled here momentarily.
Marcos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos seems keen to control Hedman Karlsson's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Hedman Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Marcos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedman Karlsson defends well.
Marcos trying to control the position.
Marcos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcos is retaining full guard.
Marcos pulls Hedman Karlsson in close to prevent any damage.
Hedman Karlsson passes Marcos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is looking for a sweep. Hedman Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedman Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcos keeps working.
Marcos wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson is fighting to break Marcos's control of his arms but Marcos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedman Karlsson defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.
Marcos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hedman Karlsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marcos has tightened it up now! Hedman Karlsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damiao Marcos! |
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