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CACC 122: Average vs Jiurgite PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bolo Yueng !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yueng gets caught flat footed, as Schultz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Yueng
Yueng 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Schultz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yueng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Yueng working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yueng working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Yueng is keeping the position.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yueng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz forces his way into half guard.
Yueng wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura but Yueng is defending well.
Yueng is trying to get back to full guard.
Yueng trying to control but Schultz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yueng actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Yueng is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz is trying to control. Yueng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz stalling.
Yueng looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Yueng is working away.
Yueng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been informed that Yueng has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yueng 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Schultz forces his way into half guard.
Yueng is concentrating on defense, preventing Schultz from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Yueng is having none of it.
Schultz not doing much here.
Schultz is looking to stall here but Yueng recovers full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yueng is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Yueng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Schultz passes Yueng 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yueng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yueng sees it coming and defends easily.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Yueng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Yueng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yueng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz is working for a submission of some sort.
Yueng is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Yueng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz seems to be looking for submissions.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Yueng is having none of it.
Yueng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Yueng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Yueng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura but Yueng is defending well.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Yueng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yueng wants to get back to full guard.
Yueng is staying active underneath Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yueng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yueng is just riding it out for now. Schultz eventually gives up the hold.
Yueng wants to get back to full guard.
Yueng is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz is looking for a kimura but Yueng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schultz to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is thwarting Yueng 's attempts to control the position.
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz stalling away here and it's allowed Yueng to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yueng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz slips nicely into half guard.
Schultz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yueng to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yueng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz trying to control but Yueng is working from the bottom.
Schultz pushes down on Yueng 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz is looking for a kimura but Yueng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schultz to get the leverage.
Schultz is keen to just control but Yueng is a slippery customer.
Yueng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
Bolo Yueng spoke after the fight, saying 'i mis managed my energy. I came in over trained'. |
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