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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2402 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5158 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeiser drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Gracie
Schmeiser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmeiser controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmeiser is one step ahead there.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling Schmeiser's posture.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying to keep Schmeiser in close.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie is pulling down on Schmeiser's head. It's preventing any offense from Schmeiser, at least for the moment.
Gracie controls Schmeiser momentarily but Schmeiser frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmeiser pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Schmeiser has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser controlling from side mount.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to buck Schmeiser off but Schmeiser is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Schmeiser control the position.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Schmeiser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schmeiser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schmeiser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Schmeiser eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Schmeiser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Schmeiser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmeiser controls the pace.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmeiser defends well.
Schmeiser passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Schmeiser is controlling well.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Schmeiser in close.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Schmeiser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schmeiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Schmeiser is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmeiser is aware though and is defending well.
Schmeiser 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.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Schmeiser sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Schmeiser has moved into half guard.
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Schmeiser advancing to mount.
Schmeiser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Schmeiser isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie wants to control but Schmeiser is having none of it.
Schmeiser wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Schmeiser's attempts to control the action.
Schmeiser content just to control the position here.
Schmeiser is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schmeiser controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (11) vs (0) Gracie
Schmeiser tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Schmeiser not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schmeiser's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Percy Schmeiser is the new welterweight champion!
Percy Schmeiser made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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