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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz and Karri Tonnila. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tonnila's choice of entrance music: Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz tries to sprawl but Tonnila drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila is taking a breather. Schultz 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.
Schultz tries to roll over but Tonnila keeps him under control.
Tonnila stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz wants to control the action here but instead Tonnila manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Schultz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (0) vs (8) Tonnila
Schultz showing good submission defense here.
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Tonnila won't let him.
Schultz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonnila.
Schultz tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schultz trying to hold on to Tonnila's head to control him but Tonnila postures up.
Tonnila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (11) Tonnila
Tonnila trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Tonnila tries to take his opponent's back but Schultz turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (11) Tonnila
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonnila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz being controlled here momentarily.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonnila is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Tonnila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tonnila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (11) Tonnila
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Tonnila's face as Schultz controls the position.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonnila keeps working.
Tonnila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonnila is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Tonnila tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Tonnila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
Tonnila tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Tonnila is still trying to improve position.
Tonnila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tonnila is looking to get back to full guard here but Schultz has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (8) vs (11) Tonnila
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tonnila is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Tonnila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonnila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tonnila wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Tonnila from improving his position.
Tonnila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tonnila wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (11) vs (11) Tonnila
Tonnila tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonnila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Tonnila is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonnila is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz is thwarting Tonnila's attempts to control the position.
Tonnila is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila gets back to full guard.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (11) vs (13) Tonnila
Schultz wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
Schultz is controlling Tonnila's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Schultz trying to get back to full guard but Tonnila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (11) vs (16) Tonnila
Tonnila tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Tonnila controlling from the full mount.
Tonnila avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Tonnila is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Schultz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (11) vs (19) Tonnila
Tonnila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tonnila trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 19 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Karri Tonnila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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