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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 7511 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1195 p4p, 0 weight class). The Steel Penn Alliance is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hedman Karlsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedman Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (0) Hedman Karlsson
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hedman Karlsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard! Nice work there by Hedman Karlsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (2) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson wants to control from the top but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance working for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Hedman Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Steel Penn Alliance from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (5) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep.
Hedman Karlsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steel Penn Alliance's legs.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (7) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around, avoiding Hedman Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling an arm, preventing Hedman Karlsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steel Penn Alliance can't escape the position.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Hedman Karlsson from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (10) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance can't escape the position.
Hedman Karlsson is not going to allow Steel Penn Alliance to sit and survive in this position.
We've been informed that Hedman Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to escape the position.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance regains half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn Alliance with the active half guard here but Hedman Karlsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (13) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn Alliance is just riding it out for now. Hedman Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Hedman Karlsson trying to advance position but Steel Penn Alliance counters by regaining guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedman Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedman Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn Alliance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedman Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedman Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to keep a closed guard but Hedman Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hedman Karlsson is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedman Karlsson pushes down on Steel Penn Alliance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn Alliance does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson passes Steel Penn Alliance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedman Karlsson defends well.
Steel Penn Alliance has control of Hedman Karlsson's left arm, preventing Hedman Karlsson from doing any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance has an active guard here but Hedman Karlsson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (16) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance stops Hedman Karlsson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hedman Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn Alliance is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working to try and regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling an arm, preventing Hedman Karlsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Hedman Karlsson from taking his back.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to lock up and control but Hedman Karlsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson passes into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn Alliance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedman Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedman Karlsson wins on points by 16 to 5.
A victorious Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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