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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 2547 p4p, 230 weight class). Diallo comes into the arena with Africa soukouss blaring out of the sound system. Youssoufa Diallo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mohammed Ruslanov! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ruslanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diallo. Diallo gets slowly back to his feet. Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diallo shoots in but no luck this time. Diallo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ruslanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diallo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Ruslanov Ruslanov wants to free his trapped foot but Diallo is holding on for dear life with his legs. Diallo is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diallo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ruslanov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Ruslanov Diallo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruslanov tries to control but Diallo wriggling away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diallo 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. Diallo is trying to get back to full guard. Ruslanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diallo reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruslanov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (5) Ruslanov Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom. Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslanov is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Diallo preventing the sweep. Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard. Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving. Diallo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Diallo slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diallo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ruslanov has recovered full guard. Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard. Ruslanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving. Diallo forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage. Ruslanov is trying to control but can't.
Diallo stalling away here and it's allowed Ruslanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Diallo is pushing down on Ruslanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruslanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Diallo has managed to sneak the leg through. Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ruslanov is trying to get back to full guard. Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruslanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Diallo is looking to advance position but Ruslanov won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruslanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo. Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruslanov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruslanov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (2) vs (9) Ruslanov Diallo is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Diallo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruslanov's best efforts. Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (12) Ruslanov Diallo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruslanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (14) Ruslanov Ruslanov wants to take his opponent's back but Diallo doesn't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ruslanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diallo is looking to escape. Diallo tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up. Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ruslanov avoids the attempt from Diallo to control. Diallo gets back to half guard. Diallo gets full guard. Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Ruslanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruslanov has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted. Diallo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruslanov has picked Diallo up and slammed him! Diallo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruslanov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (17) Ruslanov Ruslanov working away. Diallo is looking to reverse the position. Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov postures up. Diallo is trying to get back to half guard. Ruslanov trying to control the action but Diallo is working from the bottom. Diallo is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Ruslanov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (19) Ruslanov Diallo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (19) Ruslanov Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom. Diallo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Diallo seems to have locked his on tight now - Ruslanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Diallo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Youssoufa Diallo! A victorious Youssoufa Diallo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20505 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 2140 p4p, 193 weight class). Hank Holmes 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Holmes! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Karelin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Holmes moves into the clinch. Holmes gets control of Karelin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holmes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Karelin trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom. Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Karelin wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holmes being controlled here, momentarily. Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Holmes
That's one minute gone in the round. Holmes looking to pass the guard. Karelin 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: Karelin (2) vs (2) Holmes Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily. Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily. Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it. Karelin trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holmes is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Holmes is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted? Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control. Holmes is concentrating on defense, preventing Karelin from advancing position. Karelin is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage. Holmes tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control. Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well. Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work. Holmes is looking to get back to full guard here but Karelin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Holmes Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Holmes is looking to reverse the position. Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Karelin trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom. Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holmes tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it. Who's going to make the next move? Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holmes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Karelin! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 12673 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2124 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lecter's choice of entrance music: The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dux forces Lecter back against the cage and clinches. Dux is trying to drag Lecter to the mat but Lecter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lecter decides to pull guard. Lecter keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass. Dux has gone for a leg lock! Lecter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (0) vs (2) Lecter Dux looking for a guillotine here but Lecter defends easily.
Lecter trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lecter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lecter has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted. Lecter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lecter has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted. Dux looking for a guillotine here but Lecter defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dux working for a triangle but Lecter defends it easily.
Lecter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lecter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lecter looking to pass the guard. Dux is looking for a triangle here but Lecter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (5) Lecter Lecter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Dux tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lecter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Dux looking for submissions off his back. Dux wants to improve his position but Lecter is controlling well.
Dux is not content to let Lecter control the position. Lecter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dux is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannibal Lecter! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hannibal Lecter made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz (ranked 20771 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Wieneke (ranked 4870 p4p, 609 weight class). Wieneke has chosen Satyricon - K.I.N.G as his entrance music. Alexander Schultz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marius Wieneke! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Wieneke takes the fight into the clinch. Wieneke pulls guard effortlessly. Wieneke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wieneke swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wieneke being controlled here, momentarily. Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wieneke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there. Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schultz wants to pass the guard but Wieneke is keeping the position. Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wieneke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well. Wieneke looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Wieneke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well. Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Schultz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (3) vs (0) Wieneke Wieneke is trying to improve his position. Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wieneke, who protects the arm well.
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. Wieneke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Wieneke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Schultz controlling the pace. Schultz seems to be looking for submissions.
Wieneke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wieneke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Schultz controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wieneke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wieneke wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Wieneke actively working from the bottom here. Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Wieneke defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wieneke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Schultz slows the pace down in half guard. Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wieneke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Wieneke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Wieneke actively working from the bottom here. Schultz is keen to just control but Wieneke is a slippery customer. Wieneke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Schultz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (6) vs (0) Wieneke Schultz content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schultz'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. Wieneke is trying to escape the mount.
Wieneke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Wieneke is not content to let Schultz control the position. Schultz stalling. Wieneke actively working from the bottom here. Schultz trying to pass the guard but Wieneke defending well. Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Wieneke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wieneke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Schultz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (9) vs (0) Wieneke Wieneke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schultz working for a guillotine from mount but Wieneke is in no mood to give up. Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Schultz has hold of Wieneke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wieneke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Wieneke is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wieneke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Schultz trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wieneke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schultz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wieneke is holding on tight.
Wieneke tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control. Schultz controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Wieneke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz controlling from mount. Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wieneke is looking to escape. Schultz controlling his opponent. Schultz fails to take his opponent's back. Schultz wants to control the pace but Wieneke is squirming around nicely. Schultz controlling his opponent. Schultz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Schultz looking for a guillotine from mount but Wieneke is having none of it. Wieneke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Schultz wants to control the pace but Wieneke is squirming around nicely. Schultz wants to finish this one by submission but Wieneke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schultz. Wieneke can't escape the position.
Schultz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wieneke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wieneke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schultz controlling from the full mount. Wieneke regains half guard. Schultz controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Schultz wants to pass the guard but Wieneke is defending well. Schultz wants to control but Wieneke is keeping him busy. Schultz moves into full mount! Wieneke won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (12) vs (0) Wieneke Schultz tries to control but Wieneke wriggling away. Wieneke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Schultz is controlling the pace.
Wieneke actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Schultz controlling the action here. Wieneke looking for submissions off his back. Wieneke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wieneke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall. Wieneke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Wieneke manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. 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. Further stalling from Schultz. Schultz wants to control from the top but Wieneke keeps moving. Wieneke 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. Wieneke has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though. Schultz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (15) vs (0) Wieneke Schultz wants to control but Wieneke is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Schultz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schultz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wieneke seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning. Wieneke regains half guard. Wieneke looking for submissions off his back. Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next. Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wieneke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wieneke actively working from the bottom here. Schultz is working for a kimura but Wieneke is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wieneke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Schultz content to control rather than advance. Wieneke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. Wieneke is not content to let Schultz control the position. Schultz is looking to advance position but Wieneke won't allow it. Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Wieneke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Wieneke looking for submissions off his back. Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wieneke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wieneke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wieneke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wieneke looking for submissions off his back. Schultz not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight! Schultz takes the fight on points by 15 to 0. |
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