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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz (ranked 20763 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 23801 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Under The Sea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Under The Sea enables Schultz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Under The Sea manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Under The Sea
Under The Sea wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Under The Sea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Under The Sea is keeping the position.
Under The Sea pulls Schultz in to control the position.
Under The Sea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Under The Sea is keeping the position.
Under The Sea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
Under The Sea working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schultz has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (0) Under The Sea
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Under The Sea can't escape the position.
Under The Sea has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea tries to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Under The Sea is trying desperately to improve position.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (8) vs (0) Under The Sea
Schultz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Under The Sea doesn't escape.
Under The Sea trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Schultz biding his time, controlling Under The Sea.
Under The Sea tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Under The Sea right now.
Schultz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Under The Sea.
Schultz is not going to allow Under The Sea to sit and survive in this position.
Under The Sea rolls, trying to escape but Schultz keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Under The Sea trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Schultz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea is trying to break free.
Schultz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Under The Sea.
Under The Sea manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schultz's guard. Nice work there by Under The Sea.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (8) vs (2) Under The Sea
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
Schultz pulls Under The Sea in close to prevent any damage.
Under The Sea pushing down on Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz has Under The Sea pulled in close to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea advances to half guard.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Under The Sea is controlling well.
Under The Sea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Under The Sea trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Schultz trying to control but Under The Sea postures up.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Under The Sea has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Under The Sea wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Under The Sea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Under The Sea is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Under The Sea content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Schultz has locked up a guillotine! Schultz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Under The Sea is holding on here and Schultz must be using up a lot of energy. Under The Sea has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Schultz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Schultz! |
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