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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki and Ove Sundberg. Paniikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Paniikki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sundberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paniikki is in Sundberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Sundberg
We've been hearing good reports from Paniikki'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.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sundberg is keeping the position for now.
Paniikki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sundberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (2) Sundberg
Sundberg content to control rather than advance.
Paniikki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Paniikki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg controlling the action here.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (5) Sundberg
Sundberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Paniikki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (8) Sundberg
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Paniikki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sundberg controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sundberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sundberg has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Sundberg trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Sundberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sundberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Sundberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sundberg wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paniikki being controlled here, momentarily.
Paniikki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sundberg is aware though and is defending well.
Paniikki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sundberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (11) Sundberg
Sundberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paniikki's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniikki tries to buck Sundberg off but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg controlling the position from side mount.
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Paniikki prevents Sundberg from moving into mount.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sundberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sundberg moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (14) Sundberg
Sundberg controlling from mount.
Paniikki is trying to escape the mount.
Sundberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Paniikki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (17) Sundberg
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg controlling the position well here. Paniikki rolled but Sundberg kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Paniikki rolls, trying to escape but Sundberg keeps control of the position.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
Sundberg keeps control of the position easily here as Paniikki tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sundberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Paniikki tries to escape but Sundberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Paniikki right now.
Paniikki tries to break free.
Sundberg is trying to stick to Paniikki's back but Paniikki is turning into Sundberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sundberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paniikki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (17) Sundberg
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paniikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Sundberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (19) Sundberg
Sundberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Sundberg defends easily.
Sundberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (22) Sundberg
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to buck Sundberg off but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg controlling from side mount.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Sundberg controlling the position from side mount.
Paniikki is not content to let Sundberg control the position.
Paniikki is being controlled here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki manages to get back to half guard.
Sundberg controlling the pace.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Sundberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (25) Sundberg
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg gets to mount! Paniikki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paniikki (4) vs (27) Sundberg
Sundberg mounts Paniikki! Really nice guard pass there!
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (6) vs (27) Sundberg
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Sundberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is continuing to stall.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Sundberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sundberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (6) vs (29) Sundberg
Sundberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paniikki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundberg is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sundberg defends it easily.
Sundberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sundberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sundberg wins on points by 29 to 6. |
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