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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 774 p4p, 108 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 3018 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
Svensson drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Svensson has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Svensson
Svensson wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Svensson tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Svensson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Svensson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Svensson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (7) Svensson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to improve his position but Svensson has taken his back! Svensson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Svensson pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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