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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumb Dumb and Cael Schultz. On his way into the cage it seems that Dumb Dumb has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dumb Dumb seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dumb Dumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Cael Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dumb.
Dumb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dumb feinted with a counter takedown.
Schultz looks to clinch
and Dumb counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schultz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dumb (4) vs (0) Schultz
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Dumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schultz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumb wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dumb's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Schultz tries to roll over but Dumb keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dumb (7) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumb wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Dumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dumb trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz wants to hold on but Dumb pushes him away.
Dumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dumb tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dumb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
Dumb tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumb is really struggling to control Schultz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dumb looking to secure an arm triangle but Schultz defends it well.
Dumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dumb has hold of Schultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schultz tries to improve his position but instead Dumb has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dumb (10) vs (0) Schultz
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dumb has the hooks in. Schultz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dumb looking for the choke from the back.
Dumb seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
Dumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schultz prevents Dumb from getting a body triangle.
Dumb controlling the position well here. Schultz rolled but Dumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz fending off the submission attempt from Dumb.
Schultz tries to escape the position.
Schultz won't enjoy being in this position. Dumb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Schultz is tapping - it's over boys! Dumb picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumb Dumb! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nadine De Lange and Vesa Asikainen. Vesa Asikainen 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nadine De Lange! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
De Lange sets himself, and Asikainen steps forward looking for the clinch! De Lange avoids it this time.
Asikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Lange could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Lange darts in looking for a takedown but Asikainen gets double underhooks and turns De Lange into the cage.
De Lange looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Lange (2) vs (0) Asikainen
De Lange has gone for a leg lock! Asikainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Lange's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Lange (2) vs (2) Asikainen
De Lange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asikainen wants to pass the guard but De Lange is keeping the position.
Asikainen postures up.
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.
De Lange looking for a sweep. Not yet De Lange, not yet.
Asikainen wants to control from the top but De Lange keeps moving.
Asikainen stands and throws De Lange's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Lange (2) vs (5) Asikainen
Asikainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Lange is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Lange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Lange is trying to improve his position.
Asikainen is working to tighten his grip on De Lange's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. De Lange has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Asikainen is really squeezing tight and eventually De Lange passes out! Asikainen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vesa Asikainen!
In defeat, Nadine De Lange stepped up to the mic, saying 'The next time..'. |
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