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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20520 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 1312 p4p, 198 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Karelin gets tackled into the cage by Canoe. Canoe maintains the clinch.
Canoe manages to pull guard.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin passes Canoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Karelin trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Canoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Canoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Canoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Karelin is trying to control. Canoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canoe manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking to control.
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.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Canoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Canoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karelin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karelin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Canoe is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Karelin is really struggling to control Canoe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karelin passes into half guard.
Canoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Canoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Canoe is defending it quite comfortably.
Canoe wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin is taking a breather. Canoe 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.
Karelin prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Canoe trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canoe sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Canoe defends it well.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Canoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
Canoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Canoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Canoe is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Canoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
Karelin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (3) vs (0) Canoe
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canoe is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Canoe is defending well.
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Canoe is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Canoe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canoe sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin is keen to just control but Canoe is a slippery customer.
Canoe trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canoe trying to control here.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
Canoe is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canoe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 6156 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Whiston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 8 wins and 4 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whiston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyoraku defends it nicely.
Whiston dives in and grabs Kyoraku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyoraku pushes down on Whiston's head and hops out.
Whiston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyoraku counters with a single leg into guard. Whiston didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whiston
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Kyoraku is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyoraku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyoraku 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.
Whiston has control of Kyoraku's left arm, preventing Kyoraku from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyoraku preventing the sweep.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyoraku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyoraku being controlled here momentarily.
Whiston 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: Kyoraku (2) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is defending well.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to advance to full mount but Kyoraku doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Whiston passes Kyoraku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whiston controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is staying active underneath Whiston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Whiston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kyoraku is holding on tight.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston fails to advance to Kyoraku's back.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiston looking to control but Kyoraku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyoraku stops Whiston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Whiston trying to control but Kyoraku is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Whiston has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (2) vs (8) Whiston
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston'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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to control Kyoraku but Kyoraku is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kyoraku tries to escape the position.
Whiston controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control the position but Kyoraku frees himself and scrambles - Whiston manages to regain control in side control.
Whiston taking a breather here.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Kyoraku blocks the move with his legs.
Kyoraku is not content to let Whiston control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston slows the pace down.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku is trying to escape the position but Whiston is controlling the position.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kyoraku is not content to let Whiston control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyoraku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2255 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 3089 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Hannibal Lecter 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but Lecter shows good takedown defense.
Khalidov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khalidov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lecter (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lecter is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is looking to advance position but Lecter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lecter (4) vs (2) Khalidov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khalidov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
Lecter working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lecter tries for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well.
Khalidov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov sneaks back into half guard.
Lecter prevents Khalidov from improving his position.
Khalidov is pressing down on Lecter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov 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.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Lecter tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khalidov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Lecter has gone for a leg lock! Khalidov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lecter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lecter (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Lecter pulls Khalidov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lecter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Lecter has control of Khalidov's left arm, preventing Khalidov from doing any damage.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lecter looking for a sweep. Not yet Lecter, not yet.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Khalidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecter trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lecter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov 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.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Khalidov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lecter controlling Khalidov's posture.
Lecter wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Lecter.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov is looking to advance position but Lecter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lecter (8) vs (4) Khalidov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lecter goes for an armbar but Khalidov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Khalidov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lecter (8) vs (6) Khalidov
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov 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.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well,Lecter is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lecter trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Khalidov 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lecter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pushing down on Lecter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khalidov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lecter is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalidov not doing much here.
Lecter trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lecter takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Hannibal Lecter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz (ranked 20783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20493 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bilyal Makhov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 7 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makhov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schultz (4) vs (0) Makhov
Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping him busy.
Schultz is really struggling to control Makhov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makhov is looking to reverse the position.
Schultz wants to control for a moment but Makhov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
Makhov trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is trying to control. Makhov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Makhov is defending the position.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz passes Makhov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Schultz.
Makhov looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makhov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makhov moves into full guard.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is fighting to break Makhov's control of his arms but Makhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makhov looking to control.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz pushing down on Makhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz pushing down on Makhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz trying to control from Makhov's half guard. Makhov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhov is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov 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: Schultz (4) vs (2) Makhov
Makhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Schultz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Makhov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz is trying to control but Makhov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (4) vs (5) Makhov
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount but Makhov keeps good control and instead manages to take Schultz's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (4) vs (8) Makhov
Schultz won't enjoy being in this position. Makhov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Schultz is tapping - it's over boys! Makhov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bilyal Makhov! |
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