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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Sodden (ranked 7036 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Alvbris (ranked 4628 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvbris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayer - Bloodline kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Casper Alvbris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Sodden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Casper Alvbris!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvbris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sodden (0) vs (4) Alvbris
Sodden wants to control but Alvbris postures up.
Alvbris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sodden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvbris but great work by Sodden. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sodden (4) vs (4) Alvbris
Sodden trying to control the action but Alvbris is working from the bottom.
Sodden really is a fat lump.
Alvbris wants to control but Sodden postures up.
Sodden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sodden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvbris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvbris regains half guard.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Alvbris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sodden pulls his head out easily.
Sodden is keen to just control but Alvbris is a slippery customer.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Sodden wants to control but Alvbris is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvbris is just riding it out for now. Sodden eventually gives up the hold.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Sodden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvbris on the ground.
Sodden wants to take a breather but Alvbris is having none of it.
Alvbris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sodden pulls his head out easily.
Sodden wants to pass the guard but Alvbris is defending well.
Alvbris tries to get to full guard but Sodden has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvbris pushes a forearm under Sodden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sodden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Alvbris! |
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