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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19211 p4p, 516 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4497 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio moves into the clinch successfully.
Silverio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schultz forces his way into half guard.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (3) vs (0) Silverio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (6) vs (0) Silverio
Schultz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silverio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silverio is defending well though. Schultz let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Schultz controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Silverio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schultz has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schultz controlling the positon.
Silverio is trying to break free.
Schultz controls the action.
Silverio 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.
Schultz tries to get the hooks in deep but Silverio pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is in bad spot here.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schultz is looking to control Silverio but Silverio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Schultz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is trying to break free.
Schultz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schultz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schultz biding his time, controlling Silverio.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to escape the position.
Schultz looking for the choke from the back.
Schultz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio prevents Schultz from getting a body triangle.
Schultz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silverio's body.
Silverio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schultz.
Schultz keeps control of the position as Silverio tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Schultz is looking for a rear naked choke here but Silverio reverses the position brilliantly into Schultz's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (6) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (6) vs (5) Silverio
Schultz stops Silverio from passing to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio working away.
Schultz is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Silverio swings around for an armbar but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Schultz thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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