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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Schmelzer dives in and scores a takedown into Tumulak's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tumulak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schmelzer wants to control from the top but Tumulak keeps moving.
Schmelzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tumulak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmelzer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tumulak wants to stand but Schmelzer is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tumulak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tumulak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmelzer's guard. #REVB#
Schmelzer is trying to control the position but Tumulak postures up.
Tumulak works over Schmelzer with some ground and pound from guard.
Tumulak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmelzer is keeping the position for now.
Tumulak is in close to Schmelzer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Schmelzer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tumulak is now in half guard.
Tumulak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmelzer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmelzer is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Tumulak is going to stand back up.
Schmelzer tries to roll over but Tumulak keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Schmelzer manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Tumulak avoids the body shot from Schmelzer.
Tumulak has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tumulak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmelzer as he jumps to the side.
Tumulak looks winded!
Schmelzer lands a leg kick that knocks Tumulak off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tumulak is defended easily by Schmelzer.
Schmelzer throws a head kick that Tumulak semi-blocks.
#T4##TD#
Schmelzer shoots in and bounces Tumulak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Tumulak is working an open guard so Schmelzer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tumulak has a takedown stuffed.
Andreas Schmelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titing Tumulak.
Schmelzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Tumulak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schmelzer with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tumulak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmelzer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Schmelzer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schmelzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schmelzer throws a head kick that misses.
Schmelzer with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Tumulak counters with a single leg into guard. Schmelzer didn't expect that. #ES#
Schmelzer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tumulak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Schmelzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tumulak tries to sprawl out of it but Schmelzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tumulak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tumulak with the counter takedown but Schmelzer avoids it easily.
Andreas Schmelzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumulak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmelzer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Schmelzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmelzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Schmelzer as Tumulak shoots in.
Schmelzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tumulak is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Tumulak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schmelzer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schmelzer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schmelzer wants to get up but he can't break Tumulak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Tumulak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmelzer is aware though and is defending well.
Schmelzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tumulak is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Schmelzer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##CL#
Schmelzer rushes Tumulak and presses him up against the cage.
Schmelzer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tumulak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmelzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumulak can do to turn this around?
Schmelzer has had enough of the clinch but Tumulak keeps him there for the moment.
Tumulak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Schmelzer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schmelzer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schmelzer is trying to control the position but Tumulak postures up. #SUB#
Schmelzer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tumulak defends it easily.
Schmelzer wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Tumulak is pushing down on Schmelzer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmelzer is fighting to maintain full guard but Tumulak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmelzer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tumulak on the ground.
Schmelzer is staying active underneath Tumulak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmelzer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tumulak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmelzer keeps working.
Schmelzer trying to control here.
Tumulak trying to control the action but Schmelzer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Tumulak gets caught flat footed, as Schmelzer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tumulak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmelzer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schmelzer trying to control but Tumulak is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmelzer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Schmelzer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Tumulak as Schmelzer shoots in.
A nice side step and Tumulak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schmelzer stuffs the takedown attempt from Tumulak. Tumulak gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmelzer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schmelzer throws a head kick but Tumulak moves out of range.
Tumulak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schmelzer is looking to slow Tumulak down with leg kicks.
Schmelzer moves to clinch but Tumulak breaks away #TD2#
and Tumulak counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmelzer is looking for a sweep.
Tumulak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tumulak working away.
Tumulak is looking to take a break and control but Schmelzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schmelzer is pushing Tumulak's head away, looking to escape. Tumulak manages to hold on to the position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schmelzer is looking to regain half guard here but Tumulak keeps moving and retains side control.
Schmelzer tries to escape but Tumulak is in control.
You can see the frustration on Schmelzer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tumulak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Schmelzer is looking for a sweep. Tumulak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmelzer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schmelzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmelzer is trying to escape back to his feet but Tumulak uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Tumulak trying to control the action but Schmelzer is working from the bottom. #ES#
Schmelzer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Schmelzer dives in for a single leg takedown but Tumulak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tumulak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tumulak follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Schmelzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4##TD2#
Tumulak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tumulak lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Schmelzer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tumulak passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Titing Tumulak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andreas Schmelzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmelzer wants to stand back up but Tumulak manages to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titing Tumulak.
Well Schmelzer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Schmelzer!
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