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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1198 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 11307 p4p, 0 weight class). Backlund has chosen Dance Fucker as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hedman Karlsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Backlund is trying to defend but Hedman Karlsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (2) vs (0) Backlund
Backlund won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
Backlund tries to roll over but Hedman Karlsson keeps him under control.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Backlund doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund looking for submissions off his back.
Backlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedman Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Backlund wants to sweep but Hedman Karlsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (5) vs (0) Backlund
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hedman Karlsson (7) vs (0) Backlund
Backlund really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hedman Karlsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Backlund sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hedman Karlsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (10) vs (0) Backlund
Hedman Karlsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund regains half guard.
Backlund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedman Karlsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Backlund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hedman Karlsson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedman Karlsson (13) vs (0) Backlund
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Backlund is looking for a sweep.
Hedman Karlsson working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Backlund! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hedman Karlsson (15) vs (0) Backlund
Backlund is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hedman Karlsson working for a guillotine from mount but Backlund is in no mood to give up.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Backlund is having none of it.
Hedman Karlsson fails to advance to Backlund's back.
Hedman Karlsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (15) vs (2) Backlund
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund drops back looking for a leg! Hedman Karlsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedman Karlsson manages to kick Backlund off! Backlund jumps back into Hedman Karlsson's guard.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedman Karlsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Backlund has managed to get both his arms back between Hedman Karlsson's legs - danger averted.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedman Karlsson, not yet.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedman Karlsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedman Karlsson (17) vs (2) Backlund
Hedman Karlsson wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Backlund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hedman Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Backlund's legs - danger averted.
Backlund looking for a triangle here. Hedman Karlsson is fighting it but it looks tight! Backlund pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hedman Karlsson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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