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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz and Pablo Manjuelez. Manjuelez has chosen el Jarabe Tapatio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Manjuelez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manjuelez has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Manjuelez keeps moving.
Schultz won't allow Manjuelez to sweep him here.
Schultz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manjuelez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manjuelez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manjuelez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Manjuelez
Manjuelez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (2) vs (6) Manjuelez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manjuelez controlling his opponent.
Manjuelez looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manjuelez wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manjuelez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Manjuelez controlling the pace.
Schultz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Manjuelez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Manjuelez! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (9) Manjuelez
Manjuelez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Schultz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Manjuelez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Schultz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Manjuelez lets go of the hold and Schultz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Manjuelez!
An out of breath Pablo Manjuelez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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