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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 21238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1178 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Hedman Karlsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 6 wins and 3 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Hedman Karlsson
Penn regains half guard.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Hedman Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hedman Karlsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hedman Karlsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (7) Hedman Karlsson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Hedman Karlsson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson pushes his legs off easily.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn looking to control.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedman Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hedman Karlsson escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (10) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hedman Karlsson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (0) vs (12) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn is in trouble now - Hedman Karlsson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (15) Hedman Karlsson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to hold on but Hedman Karlsson pushes him away.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Hedman Karlsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (18) Hedman Karlsson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hedman Karlsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (18) Hedman Karlsson
Penn tightening his grip on Hedman Karlsson, looking for the choke.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from getting a body triangle.
Hedman Karlsson tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
Penn controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to break Hedman Karlsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hedman Karlsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Hedman Karlsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (20) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is pulling down on Hedman Karlsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hedman Karlsson, at least for the moment.
Hedman Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (23) Hedman Karlsson
Penn regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (26) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is not content to let Hedman Karlsson control the position.
Hedman Karlsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson working away.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Hedman Karlsson is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hedman Karlsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (29) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
Hedman Karlsson is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (32) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to hold on to Hedman Karlsson's head to control him but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn gets full guard.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedman Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (35) Hedman Karlsson
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've been informed that Hedman Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hedman Karlsson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (38) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson has control of an arm but Penn manages to advance to Hedman Karlsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (8) vs (38) Hedman Karlsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedman Karlsson wins on points by 38 to 8.
A relieved looking Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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