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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 20764 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 3 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makhov (0) vs (4) Schultz
Makhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov's coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Makhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makhov is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Makhov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schultz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makhov (4) vs (4) Schultz
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makhov's arms.
Makhov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Makhov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Makhov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schultz is defending well though. Makhov let's go of the attempt for now.
Makhov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhov looking to break Schultz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schultz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Makhov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Makhov controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
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 Makhov gets his way!
Makhov not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
Schultz tries to roll but Makhov sticks to his back.
Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makhov's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Makhov not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
Makhov looking for the RNC.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling his opponent.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Makhov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz wants to hold on but Makhov pushes him away.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schultz is holding on tight.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Schultz tries to hold on but Makhov postures up.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Makhov fails to advance to Schultz's back.
Makhov looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz gets full guard.
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (6) Schultz
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Makhov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makhov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (6) vs (6) Schultz
Makhov is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz is staying active underneath Makhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Makhov wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makhov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz trying to hold on to Makhov's head to control him but Makhov postures up.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Makhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Makhov controlling the pace.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz moves into full guard.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhov is one step ahead there.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Makhov pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makhov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makhov takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
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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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3199 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 21407 p4p, 813 weight class). Paulman comes into the arena with War is my Love blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schultz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schultz after a bit of a struggle.
Paulman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Paulman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Schultz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (0) Schultz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman working away.
Paulman moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paulman (7) vs (0) Schultz
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Paulman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman'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.
Paulman looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schultz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz regains half guard.
Paulman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Paulman stands and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (10) vs (0) Schultz
Paulman trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to buck Paulman off but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz prevents Paulman from improving position.
Paulman trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Paulman works to advance to full mount. Schultz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paulman (12) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Schultz tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz holds on for dear life.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Paulman trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Paulman wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control here.
Schultz is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paulman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Russell Paulman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franz Schubert (ranked 2642 p4p, 357 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 21410 p4p, 835 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franz Schubert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz gets tackled into the cage by Schubert. Schubert maintains the clinch.
Schubert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schultz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schubert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schubert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schultz being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schubert is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schubert wants to hit a switch here but Schultz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schubert there! Score +3 for passing guard: Schubert (0) vs (3) Schultz
Schultz controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schubert is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schubert wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schubert is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz wants to take Schubert's back here but Schubert is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Schubert wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schubert is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schubert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schubert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schubert keeping control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schubert tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schubert trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Schubert keeping hold of Schultz's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Schultz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schubert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schubert is looking to improve his position.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schubert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schubert has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schubert is looking to improve his position.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz is thwarting Schubert's attempts to control the position.
Schultz stalling away here and it's allowed Schubert to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schubert (0) vs (6) Schultz
Schultz taking a breather here.
Schubert is trying to get back to half guard.
Schubert wants to control but Schultz postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schubert tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schubert is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the action but Schubert is working from the bottom.
Schultz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schubert is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to control for a moment but Schubert uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz (ranked 21522 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1531 p4p, 175 weight class). Spillane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Foggy Dew kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Schultz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Schultz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spillane gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Spillane
Spillane moves into full mount! Schultz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Spillane
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Spillane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz tries to lock up and control but Spillane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Spillane is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Spillane the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schultz can't escape the position.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spillane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane controlling from mount.
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Spillane isn't that keen on the idea.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Schultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spillane pulls his head out easily.
Spillane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is in trouble now - Spillane has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (8) Spillane
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Spillane.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Spillane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spillane with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spillane.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane wins on points by 8 to 0.
A less than humble Nickey Spillane misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz (ranked 21535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 5286 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 3 wins and 5 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sanderlei Bitetti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bitetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Bitetti
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitetti is keeping the position for now.
Bitetti has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bitetti 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 looking to pass the guard.
Bitetti looking for subs off his back but Schultz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bitetti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitetti wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitetti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Bitetti is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Bitetti defends it.
Bitetti tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (0) Bitetti
Bitetti is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
Bitetti tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Bitetti keeps trying to improve his position.
Schultz taking a breather here.
Bitetti tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling from side mount.
Bitetti is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Bitetti's face as Schultz controls the position.
Bitetti tries to improve position but can't.
Bitetti is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
Bitetti is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bitetti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bitetti gets back to half guard.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bitetti is trying to control but Schultz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (8) vs (0) Bitetti
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schultz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bitetti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Bitetti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Bitetti looking for submissions off his back.
Bitetti wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bitetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitetti is keeping the position for now.
Bitetti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Bitetti is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitetti is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (8) vs (2) Bitetti
Bitetti preventing the sweep.
Bitetti looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Bigfoot Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Bitetti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bitetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitetti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schultz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (10) vs (2) Bitetti
Bitetti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitetti is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (10) vs (4) Bitetti
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schultz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bitetti has Schultz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (12) vs (4) Bitetti
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Bitetti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into half guard.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Bitetti wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti is looking to improve his position.
Bitetti looking for submissions off his back.
Bitetti looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bitetti wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Bitetti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bitetti tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bitetti trying to get back to full guard but Schultz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (15) vs (4) Bitetti
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bitetti for as long as he can get away with.
Bitetti can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
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.
Bitetti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bitetti looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (18) vs (4) Bitetti
Schultz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schultz continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bitetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bitetti trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz is pressing down on Bitetti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bitetti is holding on for now.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 1340 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 21549 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ijsa Mohammed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mohammed (0) vs (2) Schultz
Mohammed has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammed (0) vs (5) Schultz
Mohammed trying to remain calm as Schultz controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Schultz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mohammed's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mohammed is trying to improve his position.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mohammed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mohammed tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed sneaks back into half guard.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammed (0) vs (8) Schultz
Mohammed can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Schultz prevents Mohammed from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz controlling from mount.
Mohammed can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz looking to control but Mohammed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mohammed tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mohammed (0) vs (11) Schultz
Mohammed is trying to break free.
That's seven 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.
Mohammed can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Schultz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mohammed is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Mohammed right now.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is trying to break free.
Mohammed is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mohammed's body.
More stalling from Schultz.
Mohammed tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed breaks Schultz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammed (2) vs (11) Schultz
Mohammed being controlled here momentarily.
Mohammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mohammed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mohammed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Mohammed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mohammed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schultz pulls Mohammed in close to prevent any damage.
Mohammed won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mohammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mohammed is looking to advance position but Schultz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mohammed (2) vs (15) Schultz
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Schultz the control monster continue. Boring.
Mohammed working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed tries to improve his position but Schultz has taken his back! Schultz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mohammed tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schultz pushes Mohammed away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Schultz! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz (ranked 22586 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 1022 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 2 wins and 4 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown but Feitsora sprawls well. He's pushed Schultz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feitsora wants to counter with a clinch but Schultz pushes him away.
Feitsora shoots in and gets a takedown into Schultz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Feitsora
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feitsora controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feitsora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Feitsora wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feitsora passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Feitsora wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Feitsora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Feitsora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feitsora is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feitsora frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Feitsora
Schultz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schultz is staying active underneath Feitsora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feitsora 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 is doing well to control the position and prevent Feitsora from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feitsora is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to roll over but Feitsora keeps him under control.
Schultz wants to control but Feitsora is keeping busy.
Schultz moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz looking to control.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feitsora controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feitsora advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (8) Feitsora
Schultz is trying to escape the position but Feitsora is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feitsora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Feitsora stalls from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Feitsora goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schultz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Feitsora but great work by Schultz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (4) vs (8) Feitsora
Schultz slows the pace down.
Feitsora is not content to let Schultz control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Feitsora has one of Schultz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Feitsora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora wants to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz wants to control but Feitsora is keeping him busy.
Feitsora is trying to improve his position.
Feitsora is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora is looking for a sweep.
Feitsora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schultz is staying tight to Feitsora's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Feitsora is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feitsora tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Feitsora keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Feitsora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feitsora is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Feitsora is trying to get back to half guard.
Feitsora is letting Schultz control him for a moment.
Feitsora is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora struggling a bit here.
Feitsora is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
Feitsora sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feitsora keeps working.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Feitsora defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is taking a breather. Feitsora 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.
Feitsora moves into full guard.
Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feitsora keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Feitsora is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Feitsora is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feitsora wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz and Brandon Hale. Hale has chosen Dead Sara - Weatherman as his entrance music. Dan Schultz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Hale
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hale is one step ahead there.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hale stacks Schultz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hale! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Hale
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hale presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (0) vs (7) Hale
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Hale maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Hale looking for a guillotine from mount but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (0) vs (10) Hale
Hale is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale tightening his grip on Schultz, looking for the choke.
Well, with Hale on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Schultz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Schultz trying to control the hands but Hale won't let him.
Hale looking for the choke but no joy.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Hale breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hale working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hale looking for the choke but no joy.
Hale controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Hale wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schultz is trying to reverse the position but instead Hale has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (0) vs (13) Hale
Schultz is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hale's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Schultz is trying to defend against the choke here but Hale has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hale Tightens the hold and Schultz taps out furiously! Hale displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Hale!
Brandon Hale spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Maislin and Dan Schultz. Dan Schultz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schultz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maislin (0) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maislin can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Schultz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schultz prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maislin tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maislin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maislin is looking for a sweep.
Maislin is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
Maislin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maislin (2) vs (4) Schultz
Maislin is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz moves into full guard.
Maislin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Schultz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeps trying to improve his position.
Maislin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schultz pulls Maislin in to control the position.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maislin trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Maislin content to stall in guard here.
Maislin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maislin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maislin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maislin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (5) vs (4) Schultz
Maislin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Maislin is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Maislin tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him.
Schultz is not content to let Maislin control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Maislin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz gets back to half guard.
Maislin is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
Maislin seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Maislin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (8) vs (4) Schultz
Maislin wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Schultz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maislin is trying for a kimura here. Schultz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maislin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Maislin! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz and Kron Karelin. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz scores with a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Karelin
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin is pulling down on Schultz's head to control his posture.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin has control of Schultz's left arm, preventing Schultz from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin is controlling Schultz's posture.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Karelin postures up.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin postures up.
Schultz can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Schultz tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard but Karelin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz gets back to half guard.
Karelin not doing much here.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Karelin trying to control from Schultz's half guard. Schultz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karelin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz postures up.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schultz is now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Schultz uses his free foot to push down on Karelin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karelin. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz fails to take his opponent's back.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Karelin to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz and Bajau Jabrik. Bajau Jabrik 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bajau Jabrik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schultz lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Jabrik
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Jabrik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into half guard.
Schultz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (0) Jabrik
Jabrik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabrik is looking for a sweep.
Jabrik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Jabrik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Jabrik tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Jabrik is looking for a sweep.
Jabrik trying to remain calm as Schultz controls from the top position.
Jabrik is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
Jabrik being controlled for a moment.
Jabrik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controls the position.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jabrik for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabrik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schultz's best efforts.
Jabrik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jabrik looks winded!
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (8) vs (0) Jabrik
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jabrik can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controls the position.
Jabrik is trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jabrik's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jabrik is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jabrik looks calm but he's in trouble here. Schultz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jabrik is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Schultz lets go of the hold and Jabrik can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Schultz! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
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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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ghivur Thadee and Dan Schultz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ghivur Thadee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thadee stuffs the takedown attempt from Schultz. Schultz gets slowly back to his feet.
Thadee drives through and clinches with Schultz against the cage.
Thadee jumps guard and drags Schultz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Thadee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thadee holds on and takes a little breather.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thadee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Thadee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz trying to control but Thadee is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thadee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Thadee's legs - danger averted.
Thadee controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Thadee keeps moving.
Thadee is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Thadee controlling the position.
Schultz trying to control but Thadee is working from the bottom.
Thadee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Thadee keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thadee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thadee controlling Schultz's posture.
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thadee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thadee (2) vs (0) Schultz
Thadee drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Thadee off! Thadee jumps back into Schultz's guard.
Thadee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thadee has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz's legs - danger averted.
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thadee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thadee passes Schultz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz gets back to full guard.
Thadee tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Thadee from controlling successfully.
Thadee is pushing down on Schultz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Thadee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thadee is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Thadee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Schultz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ghivur Thadee!
Ghivur Thadee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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