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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 110 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sandman (ranked 3379 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mr. Sandman. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Sandman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stenberg gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Sandman
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Sandman is defending the position.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandman keeps working.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stenberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (0) Sandman
Sandman regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sandman is working away.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg wants to advance to full mount but Sandman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sandman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandman has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Sandman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stenberg trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg is pushing down on Sandman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sandman is fighting to maintain full guard but Stenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sandman is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sandman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandman is retaining full guard.
Sandman working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandman is retaining full guard.
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandman is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg drops back looking for a leg! Sandman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandman manages to kick Stenberg off! Stenberg jumps back into Sandman's guard.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandman is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Sandman moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Sandman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.
Stenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
Sandman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sandman's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (8) vs (0) Sandman
Stenberg fails to advance to Sandman's back.
Stenberg looking to control but Sandman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Sandman can't escape the position.
Sandman is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Sandman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stenberg has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (11) vs (0) Sandman
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg looking for the choke from the back.
Sandman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stenberg's arms.
Stenberg has managed to slip his arm under Sandman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sandman is tapping out! Submission win for Stenberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fredrik Stenberg!
A less than humble Fredrik Stenberg misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, The Sandman stepped up to the mic, saying 'cunt was doped up'. |
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