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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 3453 p4p, 355 weight class) and Rickard Karstark (ranked 3789 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rickard Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Karstark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strawberry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strawberry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karstark's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strawberry (2) vs (0) Karstark
Strawberry controlling the action here.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karstark defends it well.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karstark is looking for a sweep. Strawberry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Karstark is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Strawberry'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.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Karstark is defending well.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karstark sees it coming and defends easily.
Karstark is trying to control but can't.
Karstark won't allow Strawberry to pass to mount.
Strawberry prevents Karstark from improving his position.
Strawberry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karstark wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karstark is trying to maintain the position but Strawberry is very close to passing his half guard.
Karstark gets full guard.
Strawberry passes into half guard.
Strawberry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karstark is just riding it out for now. Strawberry eventually gives up the hold.
Karstark is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karstark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strawberry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strawberry wants to free his trapped foot but Karstark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strawberry is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karstark tries to get to full guard but Strawberry has control of the leg.
Strawberry trying to advance position but Karstark counters by regaining guard.
Strawberry is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karstark can't keep his opponent in guard - Strawberry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karstark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Karstark wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karstark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Karstark is defending well.
Karstark is trying to get back to full guard.
Strawberry wants to pass to mount but Karstark is defending the position.
Strawberry wants to work for an arm triangle but Karstark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karstark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karstark is in trouble now - Strawberry has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (5) vs (0) Karstark
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karstark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strawberry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karstark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strawberry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karstark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strawberry looking to secure an arm triangle but Karstark defends it well.
Karstark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karstark wants to hold on but Strawberry pushes him away.
Karstark defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strawberry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry fails to advance to Karstark's back.
Strawberry working for a submission but Karstark is keeping him at bay.
Karstark is looking to get to half guard.
Karstark prevents Strawberry from taking his back.
Strawberry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strawberry is looking to work his way around to Karstark's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Strawberry avoids the attempt from Karstark to control.
Strawberry tries to control but Karstark wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karstark is trying to escape the mount but Strawberry keeps good control and instead manages to take Karstark's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strawberry (8) vs (0) Karstark
Strawberry working for a choke but Karstark is defending well.
Strawberry working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strawberry trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Karstark really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Strawberry's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Strawberry is trying to stick to Karstark's back but Karstark is turning into Strawberry. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strawberry's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karstark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (8) vs (2) Karstark
Karstark tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Karstark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Karstark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
Karstark controlling from the top position.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karstark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karstark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Karstark is stalling in the full guard.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karstark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karstark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karstark is aware though and is defending well.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karstark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry wants to sweep but no luck.
Karstark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karstark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to sweep here but Karstark controlling him for the moment.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Karstark from controlling successfully.
Strawberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karstark looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strawberry takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
DJ Strawberry opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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