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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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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