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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ethan Irwin (ranked 4265 p4p, 342 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 2138 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mozart - Lacrimosa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ethan Irwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berggren.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berggren is defended easily by Irwin.
Berggren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berggren lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irwin (0) vs (2) Berggren
Irwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Berggren controlling him for the moment.
Irwin has Berggren pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berggren drops back looking for a leg! Irwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irwin manages to kick Berggren off! Berggren jumps back into Irwin's guard.
Irwin is pulling down on Berggren's head. It's preventing any offense from Berggren, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin is controlling Berggren's posture.
Berggren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Irwin (0) vs (5) Berggren
Irwin manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Berggren from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irwin (2) vs (5) Berggren
Berggren trying to control the position.
Irwin passes Berggren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Irwin is thwarting Berggren's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Irwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berggren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berggren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Berggren. Score +3 for passing guard: Irwin (5) vs (5) Berggren
Berggren tries to buck Irwin off but Irwin is having none of it.
Berggren controls the position for a moment.
Berggren can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berggren holding on.
Irwin takes a little break here. Berggren wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berggren struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berggren holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Irwin just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Berggren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berggren holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Berggren's face as Irwin controls the position.
Irwin tries to move to mount but Berggren blocks the move with his legs.
Irwin has control of an arm but Berggren manages to advance to Irwin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Irwin (5) vs (9) Berggren
Berggren patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Irwin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berggren's guard. Nice work there by Irwin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irwin (7) vs (9) Berggren
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berggren is keeping the position for now.
Berggren is pulling down on Irwin's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Irwin stays in close to Berggren's body and controls the position.
Berggren trying to control the position.
Berggren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Irwin has picked Berggren up and slammed him! Berggren can't keep hold of the triangle and Irwin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Irwin (10) vs (9) Berggren
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berggren struggling a bit here.
Berggren is trying to get back to half guard.
Berggren can't do much from the bottom here.
Berggren being controlled for a moment.
Berggren wants to control but Irwin postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Irwin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Berggren! Score +2 for reaching mount: Irwin (12) vs (9) Berggren
Berggren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
Berggren has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Irwin (15) vs (9) Berggren
Berggren is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is riding his opponent, not letting Berggren buck him off.
Berggren trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Irwin has good solid back control here.
Berggren just trying to survive but Irwin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Berggren is really stuck here.
Irwin looking for the choke but no joy.
Berggren is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Irwin is not going to allow Berggren to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Irwin biding his time, controlling Berggren.
Berggren trying to control the hands but Irwin won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin takes the fight on points by 15 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 2095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 2128 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren has chosen Mozart - Lacrimosa as his entrance music. Sammy Berggren acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irvin drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (0) Berggren
Irvin looking to pass the guard.
Berggren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berggren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berggren is staying active underneath Irvin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is working hard here to advance position.
Irvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berggren keeps working.
Irvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irvin trying to control the action but Berggren is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berggren wants to improve his position but Irvin is controlling well.
Berggren is doing well to control the position and prevent Irvin from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Berggren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Berggren is not content to let Irvin control the position.
Irvin wants to free his trapped foot but Berggren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irvin wants to take a breather but Berggren is having none of it.
Irvin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berggren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Irvin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berggren reverses the position - he's now on top in Irvin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (2) Berggren
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin keeping full guard, as Berggren tries to pass.
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berggren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Irvin'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.
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Berggren defends easily.
Irvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berggren defends it easily.
Irvin has his foot on Berggren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berggren works his way back into a safe position though.
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berggren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Berggren defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren forces his way into half guard.
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Irvin wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irvin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berggren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Berggren wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
Irvin keeping full guard, as Berggren tries to pass.
Irvin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berggren defends well.
Irvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berggren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irvin looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berggren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berggren wants to pass the guard but Irvin is keeping the position.
Berggren drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Berggren seems to have locked his on tight now - Irvin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Berggren, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sammy Berggren! |
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Event:
Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Berggren fails with the takedown.
Berggren dodges the punch combination from Jansen.
Berggren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jansen sprawls well. Jansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berggren gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren shoots for a double leg takedown but Jansen sprawls well. He's pushed Berggren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansen! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Berggren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berggren shoots for a takedown but Jansen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Jansen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berggren shoots in and drives through. Jansen sprawls well.
Berggren looks for a takedown but Jansen sprawls well.#T1#
Berggren fails to land the takedown.
Berggren shoots in looking for a takedown. Jansen tries to sprawl out of it but Berggren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berggren shoots for a double leg takedown but Jansen sprawls well. He's pushed Berggren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berggren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jansen sprawls well. Jansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berggren gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Berggren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berggren showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Berggren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jansen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Berggren has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jansen defend it? Berggren steps over the head and cranks it - Jansen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Berggren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren!
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Event:
Batoru FC 15
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berggren 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.
Bates misses with a knee to the head.
Bates lands a nice elbow.
Berggren dodges an elbow strike from Bates.
#TD#
Berggren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bates regains guard.
#SUB#
Berggren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bates! #REVB#
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berggren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berggren stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bates working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Berggren has one of Bates's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Berggren's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
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Berggren wants to get back to his feet but Bates drags him back down.
Berggren struggling a bit here.
Bates tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berggren pushes Bates away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bates gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Berggren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Berggren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Berggren is right now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berggren can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berggren, who protects the arm well.
Berggren is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bates asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Berggren throws Bates to one side and escapes!
Berggren circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Berggren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bates's guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Berggren from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Berggren is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Berggren has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Berggren has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bates defend it? Berggren steps over the head and cranks it - Bates is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Berggren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren!
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Event:
Batoru FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Berggren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lallukka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berggren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lallukka is trying to buck Berggren off.#SUB#
Berggren is working to tighten his grip on Lallukka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lallukka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Berggren is really squeezing tight and eventually Lallukka passes out! Berggren breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Berggren!
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Event:
Batoru FC 5
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berggren.
Butler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Berggren counters with a takedown into side control.
Butler struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berggren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butler, who protects the arm well.
Butler is trying to buck Berggren off.#SUB2#
Berggren is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Butler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Berggren gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Butler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Berggren lets go of the hold and Butler can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren!
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Event:
Batoru FC 3
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Alli stuffs the takedown attempt from Berggren. Berggren gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berggren or perhaps it was just good defense by Alli, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Alli gets a clinch.
Berggren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alli after a bit of a struggle.
Alli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Berggren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berggren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berggren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alli moves into the clinch.
Alli is trying to force a seperation but Berggren has the dominant position.
Alli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alli prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1##BC2#
Alli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berggren tries for a takedown but Alli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Berggren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Berggren has gone for a leg lock! Alli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berggren's guard.#REVB#
Berggren controlling Alli's posture.
Berggren's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##ES#
Berggren pushes Alli off and scrambles back to his feet.
Berggren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alli as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alli darts in looking for a takedown but Berggren gets double underhooks and turns Alli into the cage.
Berggren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berggren is fending him off so far but Alli persists. Nope, Berggren circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Alli has closed the distance and engaged Berggren in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Alli scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Alli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Berggren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alli. Alli obviously looking to wear him down.
Alli tries to clinch but Berggren moves away #TD#
and Berggren counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Berggren has gone for a leg lock! Alli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berggren's guard.#REVB#
Alli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alli tries to stand but Berggren is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Berggren kicks Alli off and gets to his feet.
Alli tries to clinch there but Berggren circles away.
#T4#
Alli throws a right and a left that Berggren avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alli slaps away a takedown attempt from Berggren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Berggren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alli - the referee stops the clock and Berggren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alli. Berggren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alli thuds a left hand into Berggren's body.#TD#
Berggren shoots in and gets a takedown into Alli's guard.#SUB#
Berggren has gone for a leg lock! Alli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berggren's guard.#REVB#
Alli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berggren is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Berggren uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Alli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Berggren shoots in looking for a takedown. Alli tries to sprawl out of it but Berggren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alli moves in looking to clinch but Berggren pushes him off.#TD#
Berggren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Berggren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berggren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alli can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Berggren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berggren in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alli is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren!
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Event:
GPG: 51
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Berggren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunder Rolls sprawls well. Thunder Rolls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berggren gets slowly back to his feet.
Berggren shoots and misses #CL#
and Thunder Rolls counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thunder Rolls.
Berggren is working for takedown but Thunder Rolls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chief Thunder Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Berggren.
Berggren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thunder Rolls.
Berggren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thunder Rolls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren is trying to drag Thunder Rolls to the mat but Thunder Rolls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder Rolls has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Berggren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thunder Rolls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thunder Rolls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berggren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berggren tries to score a body lock takedown but Thunder Rolls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berggren looking for a takedown.
Thunder Rolls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berggren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thunder Rolls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berggren can't get the takedown.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berggren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder Rolls is defending well.#TD2#
Berggren has clasped his hands together around Thunder Rolls's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thunder Rolls is looking to regain half guard here but Berggren keeps moving and retains side control.
Thunder Rolls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berggren off and has taken his back!
Berggren is taking damage to the body and head.
Thunder Rolls doesn't have the hooks in and Berggren manages to turn into his guard.
Berggren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thunder Rolls is trying to improve his position.
Berggren working away.#SUB2#
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thunder Rolls is looking to regain half guard here but Berggren keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Berggren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berggren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thunder Rolls wants to control but Berggren postures up.#SUB2#
Berggren is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder Rolls is defending well.
Thunder Rolls struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berggren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder Rolls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Berggren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder Rolls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Thunder Rolls wants to get back to his feet but Berggren drags him back down.
Thunder Rolls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berggren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Berggren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Berggren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder Rolls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder Rolls is looking to regain half guard here but Berggren keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder Rolls struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Berggren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Thunder Rolls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berggren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berggren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berggren trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder Rolls is proving a slippery customer.
Berggren is looking to stand up but Thunder Rolls isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder Rolls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunder Rolls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thunder Rolls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Berggren scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Berggren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thunder Rolls swivels and escapes.#T1#
Berggren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thunder Rolls circles away.
Berggren has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Thunder Rolls decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berggren's guard.
Chief Thunder Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Berggren.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunder Rolls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thunder Rolls in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berggren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thunder Rolls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunder Rolls throws a strike but Berggren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Berggren forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berggren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder Rolls defends it well. #SUB#
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Thunder Rolls wants to control but Berggren is keeping busy.
Sammy Berggren has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions off his back.
Berggren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thunder Rolls!
Thunder Rolls is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Berggren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thunder Rolls is surviving well by controlling Berggren's body position as best he can.
Thunder Rolls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berggren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder Rolls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berggren. #SUB2#
Berggren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunder Rolls is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berggren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder Rolls! #SUB2#
Berggren looking for a guillotine from mount but Thunder Rolls is having none of it.
Thunder Rolls is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Berggren has hold of Thunder Rolls's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thunder Rolls manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thunder Rolls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Berggren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thunder Rolls tries to lock up and control but Berggren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Berggren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Berggren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thunder Rolls sprawls well initially but Berggren persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Berggren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder Rolls is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Thunder Rolls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Berggren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder Rolls has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Berggren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder Rolls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berggren.
Thunder Rolls is trying to maintain the position but Berggren is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder Rolls is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thunder Rolls wants to improve his position but Berggren is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunder Rolls is trying to stand up here but Berggren is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Thunder Rolls is defending against the submission attempts here by Berggren.
#SUB#
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chief Thunder Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Berggren seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder Rolls defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thunder Rolls is defending against the submission attempts here by Berggren.
#SUB2#
Berggren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Berggren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berggren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Berggren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder Rolls defends it well. #SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Berggren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder Rolls has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Berggren is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Thunder Rolls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berggren pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Berggren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berggren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Berggren!
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Event:
GPG: 45
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Berggren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bernadotte tries to roll over but Berggren keeps him under control.
Bernadotte gets full guard.#SUB2#
Berggren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berggren stopping the sweep attempt from Bernadotte.
Bernadotte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berggren's guard. #REVR#
Bernadotte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bernadotte wants to control but Berggren is keeping him busy.
Berggren keeping his opponent close.
Berggren wants to control but Bernadotte postures up.#T1#
Berggren is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bernadotte has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bernadotte misses with the ground and pound.
Bernadotte working the ground and pound but Berggren is defending the strikes.
Bernadotte is looking to take a break and control but Berggren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bernadotte just content to control the position.
Bernadotte creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Berggren sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Berggren seems a little lost for a moment, as Bernadotte dominates the positioning.
Berggren tries to bench press Bernadotte off him but Bernadotte keeps the position.
Bernadotte postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Berggren is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bernadotte is controlling him well.
Bernadotte working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berggren pushes Bernadotte away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bernadotte gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Berggren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Berggren wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernadotte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Berggren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernadotte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berggren.
Bernadotte works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Berggren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bernadotte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernadotte is trying to control the position but Berggren postures up.
Bernadotte has control of Berggren's left arm, preventing Berggren from doing any damage.
Berggren trying to control but Bernadotte is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bernadotte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berggren is aware though and is defending well.
Berggren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernadotte is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bernadotte tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Berggren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bernadotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bernadotte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bernadotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Berggren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berggren wants to stand but Bernadotte is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Berggren has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernadotte being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jean Baptiste Bernadotte will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Berggren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berggren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bernadotte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Berggren is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernadotte works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Berggren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bernadotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bernadotte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bernadotte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernadotte throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernadotte tries to free his leg and advance position but Berggren is retaining full guard.
Bernadotte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bernadotte lands a couple of digs.
Berggren keeping full guard, as Bernadotte tries to pass.
Berggren is looking to stand up but Bernadotte isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##SUB2#
Berggren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berggren controlling the position.
Bernadotte advances to half guard.
Berggren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bernadotte.
Bernadotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berggren keeps working.
Berggren wants to control but Bernadotte is keeping busy.
Bernadotte wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well.
Jean Baptiste Bernadotte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Berggren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernadotte pulls his head out easily.
Bernadotte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berggren defending well though.
Bernadotte is keen to just control but Berggren is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Berggren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bernadotte gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Bernadotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berggren is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Berggren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bernadotte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berggren has managed to get both his arms back between Bernadotte's legs - danger averted.
Berggren trying to control but Bernadotte is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berggren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berggren stopping the sweep attempt from Bernadotte.
Bernadotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berggren tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernadotte is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bernadotte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berggren defends it easily.
Berggren looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Berggren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bernadotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Berggren scores with a takedown into Bernadotte's guard.#SUB2#
Berggren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bernadotte dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bernadotte looking to pass the guard.
Bernadotte sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernadotte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bernadotte working away.#T1#
Bernadotte trying to control the position but Berggren is working away.
Berggren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berggren wants to control but Bernadotte postures up.
Bernadotte wants to control but Berggren is keeping him busy.
Bernadotte is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Berggren's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berggren can't do much from the bottom here.
Bernadotte is looking to take a break and control but Berggren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bernadotte misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bernadotte sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berggren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren is not content to let Bernadotte control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bernadotte. #T3##TD2#
Berggren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berggren lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Berggren has gone for a leg lock! Bernadotte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berggren's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Berggren wriggles free and stands up.
Sammy Berggren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernadotte looks for a takedown but Berggren sprawls well.#T4#
Bernadotte lands a jab to the nose.
Bernadotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Bernadotte gets caught flat footed, as Berggren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bernadotte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernadotte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berggren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Berggren looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berggren is pulling down on Bernadotte's head. It's preventing any offense from Bernadotte, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Berggren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sammy Berggren.
I think Berggren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Bumfights 8: Alive and Well
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Berggren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Berggren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berggren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Page is fending him off so far but Berggren persists. Nope, Page circles away and we're back to standing.
Berggren is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berggren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Page fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Berggren to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Berggren looks to clinch but Page throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Berggren taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Evan Page!
Evan Page is the new lightweight champion!
Evan Page bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 74: New Faces
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Adamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berggren circles away quickly and effectively.
Berggren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maciej Adamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berggren takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Berggren dives in and scores a takedown into Adamek's guard.
Berggren won't allow Adamek to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Berggren drops back looking for a leg! Adamek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamek manages to kick Berggren off! Berggren jumps back into Adamek's guard. #SUB#
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adamek trying to keep a closed guard but Berggren is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Berggren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adamek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berggren has Adamek in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamek prevents Berggren from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Adamek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adamek is sitting in close to Berggren's body. Berggren has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Adamek is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Adamek is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Berggren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sammy Berggren!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 7419 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 3347 p4p, 310 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berggren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mozart - Lacrimosa. Paulski McBeth 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McBeth closes the distance and clinches.
McBeth lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berggren (0) vs (2) McBeth
McBeth controls from within his opponent's guard.
McBeth advances to half guard.
Berggren trying to control here.
McBeth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McBeth tries to pass to full mount but Berggren defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth is taking a breather. Berggren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that McBeth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Berggren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBeth stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berggren is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, McBeth seems content to control.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Berggren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McBeth not doing much here.
McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to advance position but Berggren won't allow it.
Berggren is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to advance position but Berggren won't allow it.
Berggren is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his 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.
McBeth trying to advance position but Berggren counters by regaining guard.
Berggren is trying to keep McBeth in close.
McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berggren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berggren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McBeth passes into half guard.
Berggren looking for submissions off his back.
McBeth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berggren (0) vs (5) McBeth
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McBeth controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McBeth.
Berggren is working to get back to half guard.
McBeth controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berggren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
Berggren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McBeth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McBeth controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to work his way around to Berggren's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McBeth controlling the pace for now.
McBeth has hold of Berggren's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berggren manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McBeth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berggren tries to hold on but McBeth postures up.
McBeth controlling his opponent.
Berggren wants to hold on but McBeth pushes him away.
McBeth controlling his opponent.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to work his way around to Berggren's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berggren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from McBeth.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
Berggren regains half guard.
Well, if McBeth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berggren trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is controlling the pace.
McBeth wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well.
McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berggren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBeth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McBeth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berggren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McBeth is thwarting Berggren's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBeth is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
McBeth wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Lawrence (ranked 8842 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 7234 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren has chosen Mozart - Lacrimosa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence clinches up with Berggren and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawrence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawrence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lawrence has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Berggren drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Berggren off! Berggren jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Berggren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berggren tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Berggren from controlling successfully.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Berggren controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Berggren off! Berggren jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Berggren pushes down on Lawrence's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawrence is trying to maintain the position but Berggren is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren is looking for a kimura but Lawrence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berggren to get the leverage.
Berggren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Berggren is trying for a kimura here. Lawrence looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Berggren wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 7199 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Rico (ranked 9072 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berggren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mozart - Lacrimosa. Stevie Rico has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Stevie Rico!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berggren.
Berggren sets himself, and Rico steps forward looking for the clinch! Berggren avoids it this time.
Berggren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rico defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Rico. No joy for Berggren on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Berggren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Berggren with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren darts in looking for a takedown but Rico gets double underhooks and turns Berggren into the cage.
Rico clinches up against the cage.
Berggren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rico avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berggren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rico wants to take the fight to the mat but Berggren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berggren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rico is defending well.
Berggren has Rico pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rico manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rico has Berggren pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rico pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berggren tumbling to the mat - Rico dives into Berggren's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berggren (0) vs (2) Rico
Rico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rico trying to control but Berggren is working from the bottom.
Rico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berggren is keeping the position for now.
Berggren is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rico throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Berggren's body to avoid the submission. Berggren has instead reached around Rico's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Berggren arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sammy Berggren! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 6690 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Dinosaur (ranked 8413 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren comes to the cage accompanied by Mozart - Lacrimosa. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tiger Dinosaur was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tiger Dinosaur !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berggren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dinosaur but Dinosaur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berggren shoots in but Dinosaur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dinosaur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Berggren defends it well.
Berggren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Dinosaur tries to counter it with a takedown but Berggren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Berggren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berggren misses with a takedown attempt - Dinosaur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinosaur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren has his takedown stuffed
and Dinosaur counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berggren won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berggren (0) vs (4) Dinosaur
Dinosaur goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berggren rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dinosaur 's guard! Nice work there by Berggren! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berggren (2) vs (4) Dinosaur
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinosaur trying to control the position here.
Dinosaur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berggren defends it easily.
Berggren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dinosaur working for a triangle but Berggren defends it easily.
Dinosaur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dinosaur pulls Berggren in close to his closed guard and prevents Berggren from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berggren trying to control but Dinosaur is working from the bottom.
Dinosaur controlling Berggren's posture.
Berggren tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinosaur is retaining full guard.
Dinosaur looking to control.
Berggren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinosaur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berggren has Dinosaur in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berggren (2) vs (6) Dinosaur
Dinosaur is pushing down on Berggren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berggren is fighting to maintain full guard but Dinosaur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dinosaur wants to take a breather but Berggren is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berggren sees it coming and defends easily.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura but Berggren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dinosaur to get the leverage.
Berggren won't allow Dinosaur to pass to mount.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berggren defends it well.
Berggren trying to hold on to Dinosaur 's head to control him but Dinosaur postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Berggren still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Berggren has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berggren (6) vs (6) Dinosaur
Berggren working away.
Dinosaur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berggren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur moves into full guard.
Dinosaur has Berggren pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Dinosaur has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinosaur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinosaur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinosaur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinosaur controls Berggren momentarily but Berggren frees himself.
Dinosaur wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berggren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinosaur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinosaur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinosaur ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berggren (6) vs (10) Dinosaur
Dinosaur tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berggren tries to buck Dinosaur off but Dinosaur is having none of it.
Dinosaur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Berggren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dinosaur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dinosaur tries for a kimura but Berggren is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is trying to get an arm triangle but Berggren is defending well.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berggren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berggren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berggren can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur tries to move into full mount but can't pass Berggren's legs.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berggren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berggren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berggren has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berggren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dinosaur is trying to get an arm triangle but Berggren is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Berggren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dinosaur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berggren, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Berggren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berggren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berggren wants to control but Dinosaur postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur tries for a kimura but Berggren is defending well.
Dinosaur goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berggren rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dinosaur 's guard! Nice work there by Berggren! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berggren (8) vs (10) Dinosaur
Dinosaur has Berggren pulled in close to control his posture.
Dinosaur trying to keep a closed guard but Berggren is proving a slippery customer.
Berggren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinosaur 's guard.
Dinosaur tries to get to full guard but Berggren has control of the leg.
Berggren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dinosaur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berggren.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berggren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berggren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berggren (8) vs (14) Dinosaur
Dinosaur is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berggren defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dinosaur working for the choke.
Dinosaur doesn't have the hooks in and Berggren manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berggren (10) vs (14) Dinosaur
Berggren tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinosaur is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Berggren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berggren wants to control from the top but Dinosaur keeps moving.
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berggren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinosaur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berggren has Dinosaur in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berggren (10) vs (16) Dinosaur
Berggren is breathing heavily.
Dinosaur passes Berggren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur is working for a kimura but Berggren is defending it quite comfortably.
Berggren trying to control from the bottom.
Dinosaur wants to work for an arm triangle but Berggren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dinosaur is looking for a kimura but Berggren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dinosaur to get the leverage.
Dinosaur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinosaur trying to control from Berggren's half guard. Berggren has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Berggren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Dario (ranked 5587 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 6602 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mozart - Lacrimosa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Mario Dario has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mario Dario seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mario Dario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dario tries for a takedown but Berggren circles away easily
and Berggren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dario (0) vs (2) Berggren
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berggren wants to pass the guard but Dario is keeping the position.
Dario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dario controlling the position.
Dario trying to keep a closed guard but Berggren is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren trying to control the position from guard on top but Dario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dario working a defensive guard here.
Dario seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dario keeping moving, preventing Berggren from controlling successfully.
Berggren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dario haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Berggren has gone for a leg lock! Dario slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berggren's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (2) vs (2) Berggren
Dario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dario looking to pass the guard.
Berggren looking to control but Dario passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dario looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berggren is trying is best to control the position here.
Dario looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berggren keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dario is thwarting Berggren's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berggren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dario wants to free his trapped foot but Berggren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berggren keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren is trying to maintain the position but Dario is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berggren keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berggren trying to hold on to Dario's head to control him but Dario postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berggren actively working from the bottom here.
Dario seems to be working for a kimura but Berggren defends the submission attempt.
Dario wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well.
Dario controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berggren trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dario manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dario (5) vs (2) Berggren
Berggren is looking to improve his position but Dario isn't that keen on the idea.
Dario trying to control but Berggren is having none of it.
Dario controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berggren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dario can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berggren is looking to escape.
Berggren tries to hold on but Dario pushes him away.
Dario swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berggren is now in Dario's guard. A big mistake from Dario there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (5) vs (4) Berggren
Dario trying to keep a closed guard but Berggren is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berggren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dario manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berggren has Dario in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (7) vs (4) Berggren
Dario wants to pass the guard but Berggren is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berggren holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berggren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dario gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berggren is trying to control the position but Dario postures up.
Berggren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dario manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (7) vs (6) Berggren
Dario controlling Berggren's posture.
Berggren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dario dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (9) vs (6) Berggren
Dario trying to control but Berggren is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berggren pulls Dario in close to prevent any damage.
Dario wants to control from the top but Berggren keeps moving.
Berggren pulls Dario in close to his closed guard and prevents Dario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dario wants to control from the top but Berggren keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berggren is trying to control the position but Dario postures up.
Berggren is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dario frees his head nicely. Oh but Berggren has switched to an armbar! Dario is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sammy Berggren! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 6626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chron Crazi (ranked 6748 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren comes to the cage accompanied by Mozart - Lacrimosa. Chron Crazi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chron Crazi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crazi tries to close the distance and clinch but Berggren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berggren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crazi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berggren is in Crazi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berggren (2) vs (0) Crazi
Crazi looking to control.
Berggren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berggren forces his way into half guard.
Berggren seems to be working for a kimura but Crazi defends the submission attempt.
Crazi is pressing down on Berggren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crazi keeping full guard, as Berggren tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berggren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crazi. Score +3 for passing guard: Berggren (5) vs (0) Crazi
Berggren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren tries for a kimura but Crazi is defending well.
Crazi is looking for a sweep.
Berggren is looking to take a break and control but Crazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berggren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Crazi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berggren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berggren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berggren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berggren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berggren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crazi is looking to improve his position.
Berggren has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crazi defend it? Berggren steps over the head and cranks it - Crazi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Berggren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren! |
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