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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg 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 Cael Schultz (ranked 21409 p4p, 816 weight class) and Alexander Schultz (ranked 21411 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alexander Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander Schultz wants the takedown. Cael Schultz is fighting it off but Alexander Schultz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cael Schultz's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (0) vs (2) Alexander Schultz
Cael Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cael Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexander Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cael Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cael Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cael Schultz keeping full guard, as Alexander Schultz tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz postures up.
Cael Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander Schultz trying to control but Cael Schultz is working from the bottom.
Cael Schultz controls Alexander Schultz momentarily but Alexander Schultz frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cael Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cael Schultz, not yet.
Cael Schultz keeping moving, preventing Alexander Schultz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexander Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Cael Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (2) vs (2) Alexander Schultz
Alexander Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander Schultz, not yet.
Alexander Schultz has his hands on Cael Schultz's head, controlling the position.
Cael Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cael Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz seems keen to control Cael Schultz's posture.
Alexander Schultz keeping moving, preventing Cael Schultz from controlling successfully.
Cael Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Alexander Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (2) vs (4) Alexander Schultz
Alexander Schultz 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.
Cael Schultz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexander Schultz defends well.
Cael Schultz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alexander Schultz has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Cael Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexander Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Cael Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Alexander Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cael Schultz keeps working.
Cael Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexander Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexander Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cael Schultz (6) vs (4) Alexander Schultz
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz working for a choke but Alexander Schultz is defending well.
Alexander Schultz tries to escape but Cael Schultz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alexander Schultz prevents Cael Schultz from getting a body triangle.
Alexander Schultz is really stuck here.
Cael Schultz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alexander Schultz showing good submission defense here.
Cael Schultz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alexander Schultz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz tries to roll but Cael Schultz sticks to his back.
Alexander Schultz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alexander Schultz trying to control the hands but Cael Schultz breaks the grip.
Cael Schultz looking for the choke from the back.
Cael Schultz not allowing Alexander Schultz to control his hands.
Cael Schultz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alexander Schultz is defending well though. Cael Schultz let's go of the attempt for now.
Alexander Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cael Schultz's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz tries to break free.
Alexander Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alexander Schultz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cael Schultz.
Cael Schultz looking for the RNC.
Alexander Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cael Schultz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alexander Schultz is now in Cael Schultz's guard. A big mistake from Cael Schultz there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (6) vs (6) Alexander Schultz
Alexander Schultz trying to control but Cael Schultz is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz keeping full guard, as Alexander Schultz tries to pass.
Cael Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cael Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz trying to control but Cael Schultz is working from the bottom.
Alexander Schultz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cael Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cael Schultz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexander Schultz defends it easily.
Cael Schultz has his foot on Alexander Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cael Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander Schultz is one step ahead there.
Cael Schultz keeping moving, preventing Alexander Schultz from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cael Schultz keeping full guard, as Alexander Schultz tries to pass.
Alexander Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Cael Schultz.
Cael Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexander Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Alexander Schultz pushing down on Cael Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Cael Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cael Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Alexander Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cael Schultz is not content to let Alexander Schultz control the position.
Cael Schultz wants to control but Alexander Schultz is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cael Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cael Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexander Schultz pushing down on Cael Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cael Schultz is staying active underneath Alexander Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cael Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Alexander Schultz not doing much here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Alexander Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cael Schultz keeps working.
Alexander Schultz is looking to advance position but Cael Schultz won't allow it.
Cael Schultz tries to roll over but Alexander Schultz keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cael Schultz trying to control here.
Cael Schultz is looking for a sweep. Alexander Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexander Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cael Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cael Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by Alexander Schultz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cael Schultz wants to improve his position but Alexander Schultz is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cael Schultz gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Cael Schultz takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry (ranked 6903 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 21408 p4p, 798 weight class). Henry 's entrance music is knuck if you buck . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Andrew Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henry avoids it really well and circles away.
Henry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry (2) vs (0) Schultz
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (0) Schultz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry '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.
Henry trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Henry .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Schultz wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henry can't control as he wanted to and Schultz manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Henry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Henry sits in half guard.
Henry is really struggling to control Schultz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Henry wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Henry works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (8) vs (0) Schultz
Henry trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Henry tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Henry controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Henry is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Henry trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Henry controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry .
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Henry 's attempts to control the action.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Henry continues to hold on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schultz for as long as he can get away with.
Henry looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Henry tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Henry content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry continues to stall.
Henry looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henry controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Andrew Henry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Franz Schubert (ranked 2642 p4p, 357 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 21410 p4p, 835 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franz Schubert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz gets tackled into the cage by Schubert. Schubert maintains the clinch.
Schubert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schultz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schubert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schubert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schultz being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schubert is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schubert wants to hit a switch here but Schultz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schubert there! Score +3 for passing guard: Schubert (0) vs (3) Schultz
Schultz controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schubert is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schubert wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schubert is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz wants to take Schubert's back here but Schubert is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Schubert wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schubert is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schubert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schubert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schubert keeping control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schubert tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schubert trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Schubert keeping hold of Schultz's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Schultz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schubert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schubert is looking to improve his position.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schubert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schubert has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schubert is looking to improve his position.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz is thwarting Schubert's attempts to control the position.
Schultz stalling away here and it's allowed Schubert to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schubert (0) vs (6) Schultz
Schultz taking a breather here.
Schubert is trying to get back to half guard.
Schubert wants to control but Schultz postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schubert tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schubert is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the action but Schubert is working from the bottom.
Schultz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schubert is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to control for a moment but Schubert uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 6 to 0. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Ethan (ranked 2091 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3192 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Ethan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ethan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ethan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paulman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ethan to the mat. Ethan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ethan (0) vs (2) Paulman
Ethan is trying to control the position but Paulman postures up.
Ethan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman preventing the sweep.
Ethan has Paulman pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ethan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ethan (0) vs (5) Paulman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Ethan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ethan can't do much from the bottom here.
Paulman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Ethan is trying to improve his position.
Ethan wants to control but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Ethan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ethan tries to bench press Paulman off him but Paulman keeps the position.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Ethan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ethan tries to bench press Paulman off him but Paulman keeps the position.
Paulman trying to control the action but Ethan is working from the bottom.
Paulman tries to advance to mount but Ethan denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan trying to remain calm as Paulman controls from the top position.
Ethan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paulman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ethan tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paulman is taking a breather. Ethan 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ethan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ethan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Ethan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ethan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ethan is retaining full guard.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman passes Ethan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulman is looking to advance position but Ethan won't allow it.
Ethan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ethan trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Ethan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Ethan tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Well, if Paulman 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.
Ethan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paulman trying to control but Ethan is working from the bottom.
Ethan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ethan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ethan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ethan (2) vs (5) Paulman
Ethan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ethan wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Ethan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ethan trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Ethan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman pulls Ethan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ethan from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ethan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ethan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ethan stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ethan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman 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.
Ethan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ethan tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman has Ethan pulled in close to control his posture.
Ethan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ethan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ethan (5) vs (5) Paulman
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ethan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulman wants to control but Ethan postures up.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ethan trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ethan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ethan (5) vs (9) Paulman
Ethan trying to control the position but Paulman manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Paulman controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Ethan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ethan trying to control the hands but Paulman breaks the grip.
Paulman is riding his opponent, not letting Ethan buck him off.
Paulman is hanging on to Ethan's back as he tries to escape.
Ethan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ethan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Paulman.
Ethan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Ethan is refusing to be controlled, as Paulman sits in half guard.
Ethan is holding on to half guard well.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paulman is keen to just control but Ethan is a slippery customer.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ethan (5) vs (12) Paulman
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Ethan regains half guard.
Ethan actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ethan is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ethan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ethan working a defensive guard here.
Ethan being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman 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.
Ethan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ethan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Ethan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ethan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ethan controls Paulman momentarily but Paulman frees himself.
Ethan has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ethan looking to control.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Ethan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ethan (7) vs (12) Paulman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulman can't keep his opponent in guard - Ethan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ethan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Ethan is controlling well.
Ethan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulman keeps working.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ethan is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ethan to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman is refusing to be controlled, as Ethan sits in half guard.
Paulman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Ethan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paulman is looking to control Ethan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted?
Ethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ethan wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Ethan from controlling successfully.
Ethan won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman looks winded!
Ethan slips nicely into half guard.
Ethan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ethan seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ethan is working for a kimura but Paulman is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 12 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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