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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz (ranked 21551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Crow (ranked 5581 p4p, 0 weight class). Crow has chosen It's Going Down as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Crow!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Crow
Schultz 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.
Crow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Crow moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare Academy inform us that Crow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Crow
Crow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow forces his way into half guard.
Crow is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Crow moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schultz. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Crow
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow 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.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Crow wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.
Crow is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Crow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crow wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Crow is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crow controlling the pace.
Schultz tries to roll over but Crow keeps him under control.
Crow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Crow wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is staying active underneath Crow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Crow
Crow wants to finish this one by submission but Schultz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crow.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz tries to lock up and control but Crow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Crow has a good base and remains in mount.
Crow wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (2) vs (11) Crow
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
Crow is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schultz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schultz for a finish.
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Crow is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
Crow tries to get the hooks in deep but Schultz pushed the leg off.
Crow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crow gets his way!
Well, with Crow on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Schultz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Crow avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
Crow is looking to control Schultz but Schultz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crow avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
Crow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crow biding his time, controlling Schultz.
Crow working for a choke but Schultz reverses nicely into Crow 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (11) Crow
Crow keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Crow controlling Schultz's posture.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Crow trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Crow seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Crow seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz has gone for a leg lock! Crow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (13) Crow
Crow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Crow pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crow wins on points by 13 to 4.
Ricky Crow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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