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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 5285 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Bondurant (ranked 15738 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Bondurant 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bravo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Forrest Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bondurant clinches with his opponent.
Bravo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bravo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bravo (4) vs (0) Bondurant
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bondurant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bravo wants to control but Bondurant is keeping him busy.
Bondurant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bravo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bondurant! Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (7) vs (0) Bondurant
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo looking to take Bondurant's back but Bondurant rolls and after a scramble, Bondurant ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bondurant to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bravo (7) vs (2) Bondurant
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bondurant passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant is taking a breather. Bravo 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.
Bondurant is pressing down on Bravo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bravo is holding on for now.
Bondurant content to control rather than advance.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bondurant pulls his head out easily.
Bravo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bondurant has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (7) vs (5) Bondurant
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Bondurant controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Bondurant 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.
Bravo can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to lock up and control but Bondurant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bondurant controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bondurant.
Bravo working to try and regain half guard.
Bondurant controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bondurant.
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bondurant controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bondurant controlling his opponent.
Bravo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bravo is trying to escape the mount.
Bondurant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bravo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bravo wants to hold on but Bondurant pushes him away.
Bondurant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bravo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bravo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo wants to hold on but Bondurant pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bondurant controlling from the full mount.
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bravo tries to lock up and control but Bondurant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bravo 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.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bondurant pulls his head out easily.
Bondurant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bondurant pulls his head out easily.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant trying to control the pace.
Bondurant passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (7) vs (8) Bondurant
Bondurant taking a breather here.
Bravo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bondurant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to roll over but Bondurant keeps him under control.
Bondurant content to control rather than advance.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bondurant pulls his head out easily.
Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is continuing to stall.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bondurant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bondurant is looking to advance position but Bravo won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is still trying to improve position.
Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bravo with the active half guard here but Bondurant passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (7) vs (11) Bondurant
Bondurant in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bondurant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bondurant wins on points by 11 to 7.
Forrest Bondurant 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 1799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1426 p4p, 168 weight class). Browne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knock You Out. Spillane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nickey Spillane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Travis Browne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spillane moves into range and clinches up with Browne.
Spillane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Browne after a bit of a struggle.
Spillane gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.
Spillane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Browne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spillane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spillane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Browne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Travis Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickey Spillane.
Spillane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Browne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spillane tries to score a body lock takedown but Browne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Browne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spillane is trying to keep an underhook but Browne manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Browne (2) vs (0) Spillane
Spillane is looking to improve his position.
Browne trying to control from half guard but Spillane is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne prevents Spillane from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spillane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Browne is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Browne in particular looking to stall.
Spillane moves into full guard.
Browne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane 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.
Browne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Browne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
Browne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Browne is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Browne is one step ahead there.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Spillane is keeping the position.
Spillane 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.
Spillane is pulling down on Browne's head to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking to pass the guard.
Spillane pulls Browne in close to prevent any damage.
Spillane 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: Browne (2) vs (2) Spillane
Spillane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Browne tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spillane is continuing to stall.
Browne controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spillane in particular looking to stall.
Spillane is thwarting Browne's attempts to control the position.
Spillane stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Spillane the control monster continue. Boring.
Spillane is thwarting Browne's attempts to control the position.
Spillane passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Browne (2) vs (5) Spillane
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.
Browne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Browne tries to get out of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spillane.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Browne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Browne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Browne wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
Browne is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Browne is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Browne wants to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Browne tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Browne is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spillane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Browne wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane wins on points by 5 to 2.
A pretty intense looking Nickey Spillane took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3114 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 7273 p4p, 670 weight class). Braga comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Pond. 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 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; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Winnfield tries to clinch there but Braga circles away.
Braga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winnfield manages to circle out of the way.
Winnfield clinches up against the cage.
Winnfield jumps into guard, dragging Braga to the mat.
Winnfield being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Braga controlling the action here.
Braga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winnfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (3) vs (0) Winnfield
Braga wants to take Winnfield's back but he can't do it this time.
Winnfield is looking to get to half guard.
Braga controlling his opponent.
Braga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling from mount.
Winnfield stops Braga from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Braga can't control as he wanted to and Winnfield manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Braga controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Winnfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (6) vs (0) Winnfield
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Winnfield is holding on tight.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga fails to take his opponent's back.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield stops Braga from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Winnfield is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Braga is looking to work his way around to Winnfield's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Braga looking for a guillotine from mount but Winnfield is having none of it.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Braga is looking to work his way around to Winnfield's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winnfield tries to improve his position but instead Braga has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Braga (9) vs (0) Winnfield
Braga is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Braga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Braga slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winnfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braga biding his time, controlling Winnfield.
Braga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Braga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winnfield.
Braga trying to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braga controls the position.
Braga goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Winnfield escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (9) vs (2) Winnfield
Braga wants to control but Winnfield is keeping busy.
Braga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Winnfield trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield being controlled here momentarily.
Winnfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braga'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.
Braga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winnfield's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (11) vs (2) Winnfield
Braga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (14) vs (2) Winnfield
Braga is staying tight to Winnfield's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Winnfield wants to control but Braga postures up.
Winnfield is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
Braga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winnfield keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Winnfield is looking to reverse the position.
Braga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winnfield, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Winnfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winnfield trying to remain calm as Braga controls from the top position.
Further stalling from Braga.
Braga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling the position from side mount.
Braga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braga happy to just control the position for now.
Braga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winnfield regains half guard there - taking advantage of Braga's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braga takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Reggie Braga thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz (ranked 21551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Crow (ranked 5581 p4p, 0 weight class). Crow has chosen It's Going Down as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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 5 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Crow!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Crow
Schultz 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.
Crow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Crow moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare Academy inform us that Crow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Crow
Crow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow forces his way into half guard.
Crow is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Crow moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schultz. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Crow
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow 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 trying to control from the bottom.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Crow wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.
Crow is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Crow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crow wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Crow is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crow controlling the pace.
Schultz tries to roll over but Crow keeps him under control.
Crow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Crow wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is staying active underneath Crow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Crow
Crow wants to finish this one by submission but Schultz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crow.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz tries to lock up and control but Crow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Crow has a good base and remains in mount.
Crow wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (2) vs (11) Crow
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
Crow is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schultz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schultz for a finish.
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Crow is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
Crow tries to get the hooks in deep but Schultz pushed the leg off.
Crow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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 Crow gets his way!
Well, with Crow on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Schultz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Crow avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
Crow is looking to control Schultz but Schultz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crow avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
Crow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crow biding his time, controlling Schultz.
Crow working for a choke but Schultz reverses nicely into Crow 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (11) Crow
Crow keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Crow controlling Schultz's posture.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Crow trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Crow seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Crow seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz has gone for a leg lock! Crow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (13) Crow
Crow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Crow pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crow wins on points by 13 to 4.
Ricky Crow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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