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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 7199 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Rico (ranked 9072 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berggren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mozart - Lacrimosa. Stevie Rico has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Stevie Rico!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berggren.
Berggren sets himself, and Rico steps forward looking for the clinch! Berggren avoids it this time.
Berggren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rico defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Rico. No joy for Berggren on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Berggren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Berggren with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren darts in looking for a takedown but Rico gets double underhooks and turns Berggren into the cage.
Rico clinches up against the cage.
Berggren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rico avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berggren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rico wants to take the fight to the mat but Berggren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berggren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rico is defending well.
Berggren has Rico pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rico manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rico has Berggren pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rico pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berggren tumbling to the mat - Rico dives into Berggren's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berggren (0) vs (2) Rico
Rico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rico trying to control but Berggren is working from the bottom.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berggren is keeping the position for now.
Berggren is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rico throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Berggren's body to avoid the submission. Berggren has instead reached around Rico's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Berggren arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sammy Berggren! |
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