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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 9354 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 7127 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tisoaka's choice of entrance music: Festivo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tisoaka has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Tisoaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Tisoaka
My spies in 道場 inform me that Tisoaka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Tisoaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tisoaka postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Tisoaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tisoaka looking to pass the guard.
Tisoaka 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.
Tisoaka advances to half guard.
Tisoaka controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control here.
Tisoaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Steel wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel controlling Tisoaka's posture.
Tisoaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tisoaka keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tisoaka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Tisoaka
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tisoaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Tisoaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tisoaka 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: Steel (2) vs (4) Tisoaka
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the pace.
Steel is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Tisoaka is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Tisoaka content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel trying to control here.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
Steel tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Tisoaka eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tisoaka in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Tisoaka 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping hold of Tisoaka's head, controlling as best he can.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka content to control rather than advance.
Steel wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tisoaka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Tisoaka
Tisoaka wants to take his opponent's back but Steel doesn't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tisoaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka wins on points by 7 to 2.
Katuro Tisoaka made sure to mention his sponsor, Quick & Easy Laundry in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Coyote Starrk (ranked 1841 p4p, 236 weight class) and Michael Blake (ranked 3803 p4p, 448 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Coyote Starrk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starrk but Starrk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Starrk moves into the clinch.
Starrk pulls guard effortlessly.
Starrk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Blake has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Starrk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk is pulling down on Blake's head. It's preventing any offense from Blake, at least for the moment.
Blake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starrk 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.
Starrk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake won't allow Starrk to sweep him here.
Starrk trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Starrk.
Blake 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.
Blake postures up.
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Starrk is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Blake content to stall in guard here.
Starrk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starrk is adopting a defensive guard.
Starrk working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake 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.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Starrk is retaining full guard.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Starrk.
Blake postures up.
Blake forces his way into half guard.
Blake passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starrk (0) vs (3) Blake
Blake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starrk tries to hold on but Blake postures up.
Starrk is desperately trying to improve his position but Blake has a good base and remains in mount.
Blake trying to control but Starrk is having none of it.
Blake controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starrk is looking to improve his position but Blake isn't that keen on the idea.
Blake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Starrk wants to hold on but Blake pushes him away.
Blake controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Starrk tries to reverse the position but Blake maintains control.
Blake avoids the attempt from Starrk to control.
Starrk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Starrk is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starrk is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starrk avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starrk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
Starrk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starrk.
Blake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control but Starrk is working from the bottom.
Starrk is trying to keep Blake in close.
Starrk keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Starrk is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starrk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starrk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starrk is trying to keep Blake in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake won't allow Starrk to sweep him here.
Starrk is working hard here to advance position.
Blake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blake trying to move into half guard but instead Starrk has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starrk (2) vs (3) Blake
Starrk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Starrk wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starrk stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Starrk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starrk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starrk wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starrk is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starrk defends it easily.
Starrk preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake wins on points by 3 to 2.
Michael Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 22147 p4p, 734 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 3969 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Brown 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Augustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Augustus 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown drives through and clinches with Augustus against the cage.
Brown is trying to drag Augustus to the mat but Augustus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Augustus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (0) Brown
Well, if Augustus 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.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Augustus trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus is stalling in the full guard.
Brown working for a triangle but Augustus defends it easily.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augustus defends it easily.
Augustus trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has his foot on Augustus 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augustus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Augustus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (5) vs (0) Brown
Augustus wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Augustus .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augustus defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Augustus pushes his legs off easily.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus advances to half guard.
Augustus trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to improve his position but Augustus is controlling well.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to control but Augustus passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (8) vs (0) Brown
Augustus wants to control for a moment but Brown uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Augustus is very close to passing his half guard.
Augustus controlling the action here.
Augustus trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Augustus 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.
Augustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown tries to roll over but Augustus keeps him under control.
Augustus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to work for an americana but Brown has managed to regain full guard.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Augustus passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (11) vs (0) Brown
Brown regains half guard.
Brown moves into full guard.
Augustus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Augustus 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.
Augustus stalling away here and it's allowed Brown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Augustus 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.
Augustus postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Augustus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Augustus to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Brown!
An out of breath Daniel Brown 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rory McDonnell (ranked 1238 p4p, 169 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2526 p4p, 327 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonnell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bloc Party - Ares (Remix). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schmeiser's choice of entrance music: David vs Monsanto. Percy Schmeiser told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rory McDonnell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeiser forces McDonnell back against the cage and clinches.
McDonnell is looking for a takedown.
McDonnell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schmeiser after a bit of a struggle.
Schmeiser goes for a takedown attempt but McDonnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schmeiser moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDonnell working a defensive guard here.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonnell working for a triangle but Schmeiser defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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.
McDonnell looking for a guillotine here but Schmeiser defends easily.
Schmeiser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeiser preventing the sweep.
Schmeiser's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Schmeiser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schmeiser preventing the sweep.
McDonnell is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Schmeiser 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.
McDonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmeiser is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmeiser pulls his head out easily.
Schmeiser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but McDonnell defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Schmeiser's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser is looking to advance position but McDonnell won't allow it.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Schmeiser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonnell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmeiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schmeiser is thwarting McDonnell's attempts to control the position.
Schmeiser wants to control but McDonnell is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell gets full guard.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonnell being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Schmeiser is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser stands and throws McDonnell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonnell (0) vs (3) Schmeiser
A lull in the action here as Schmeiser stalls from top position.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
Schmeiser controls the position.
McDonnell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmeiser controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
Schmeiser content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schmeiser wants to control but McDonnell is keeping him busy.
McDonnell is trying to escape the position but Schmeiser is controlling the position.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser is staying tight to McDonnell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schmeiser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonnell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schmeiser taking a break here but McDonnell is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell trying to control but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmeiser is working away from the top position though.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonnell actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser prevents McDonnell from improving his position.
McDonnell trying to get back to full guard but Schmeiser takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonnell (0) vs (6) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonnell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonnell! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonnell (2) vs (6) Schmeiser
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Schmeiser wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McDonnell is now in half guard.
Well,McDonnell is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schmeiser gets back to full guard.
Schmeiser controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
McDonnell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeiser.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position but McDonnell postures up.
Schmeiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schmeiser holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonnell is pushing down on Schmeiser's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmeiser is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonnell has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is pressing down on McDonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
McDonnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeiser is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmeiser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonnell (2) vs (8) Schmeiser
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser looking to sit in guard and control but McDonnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonnell (4) vs (8) Schmeiser
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser wins on points by 8 to 4.
Percy Schmeiser really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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