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CWC 304 - Prelims 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Majere tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Majere to the ground. Majere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Majere shows good takedown defense.
Schultz has been working on his balance at Average Judas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Majere.
Majere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majere lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Majere
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.
Schultz seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Schultz wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Majere is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz is trying to keep Majere in close.
Schultz 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to hold Majere in close to prevent damage but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Schultz is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere is stalling in the full guard.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Majere 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pulls Majere in to control the position.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere is posturing up here but Schultz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Majere tries to roll out but it's too tight and Majere has to tap! Slick submission there by Schultz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Schultz!
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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