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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Narushima and Mike Schultz. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Narushima but Narushima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Narushima gets a clinch.
Schultz looking for a takedown.
Narushima gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Narushima (2) vs (0) Schultz
Narushima wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Narushima has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (5) vs (0) Schultz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries to improve his position but instead Narushima has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Narushima (8) vs (0) Schultz
Narushima is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Narushima is riding his opponent, not letting Schultz buck him off.
Narushima is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
Schultz tries to break free.
Narushima has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls, trying to escape but Narushima keeps control of the position.
Narushima controls the position.
Narushima controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Narushima trying to control momentarily.
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.
Schultz tries to escape the position.
Narushima controlling the position well here. Schultz rolled but Narushima kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls, trying to escape but Narushima keeps control of the position.
Narushima controls the position.
Narushima trying to control momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Narushima won't let him.
I really don't envy Schultz right now.
Narushima trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schultz doesn't escape.
Narushima working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schultz tries to roll but Narushima sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is working for a rear naked choke. Schultz is not defending it well and Narushima has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Schultz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Schultz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Narushima!
A very excited looking Ryo Narushima 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christer Pettersson and Rodolfo Newton. Pettersson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Korn - Did My Time . This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Christer Pettersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Newton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pettersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pettersson tightens his grip and picks Newton up, before dumping him to the ground. Newton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettersson (2) vs (0) Newton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettersson pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettersson is looking to stall here but Newton recovers full guard.
Pettersson trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson is posturing up here but Newton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pettersson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pettersson has to tap! Slick submission there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Newton!
An out of breath Rodolfo Newton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Stratovarius Smiff. Whiston has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rupert Whiston 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stratovarius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whiston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whiston is breathing heavily.
Whiston goes for a takedown attempt but Smiff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Whiston circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whiston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whiston drives through and clinches with Smiff against the cage.
Whiston decides to pull guard.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff content to control rather than advance.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whiston sees it coming and defends easily.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smiff wants to take a breather but Whiston is having none of it.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whiston keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can.
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Whiston defends the submission attempt.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Whiston is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smiff passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (3) Smiff
Smiff looking to control but Whiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whiston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (3) Smiff
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whiston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (3) Smiff
Whiston slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff regains half guard.
Smiff won't allow Whiston to pass to mount.
Whiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Whiston prevents Smiff from improving his position.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whiston pushing down on Smiff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smiff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiston defends well.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Whiston trying to move into half guard but instead Smiff has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (5) vs (5) Smiff
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Smiff passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Whiston is controlling Smiff's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiston is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Whiston defends it.
Whiston is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Smiff prevents Whiston from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff moves into full mount! Whiston won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (8) Smiff
Smiff prevents Whiston from getting the reversal.
Whiston tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Whiston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Whiston shrugs it off.
Whiston tries to hold on but Smiff postures up.
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to control but Whiston wriggling away.
Whiston stops Smiff from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smiff looking to control but Whiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff wants to take his opponent's back but Whiston doesn't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to improve his position but Smiff isn't that keen on the idea.
Smiff tries to take Whiston's back but instead Whiston uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff is keen to just control but Whiston is a slippery customer.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is controlling Smiff's trapped leg to prevent Smiff from advancing to side control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whiston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Whiston trying to control but Smiff postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is working for a kimura but Whiston is defending it quite comfortably.
Whiston trying to control but Smiff postures up.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smiff trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smiff won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Whiston is controlling Smiff's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiff wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Stratovarius Smiff 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Schnider and Cael Schultz. James Schnider has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Schnider! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cael Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schnider (0) vs (4) Schultz
Schnider manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schultz's best efforts.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schnider has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schnider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schultz looking for a submission but Schnider manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Schnider keeps moving.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schnider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schultz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schnider looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schultz is defending well. Schnider quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schultz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Schnider celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Schnider!
Our winner, James Schnider, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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