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TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schwarzschild has managed to clinch.
Schwarzschild is trying to pull guard but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker decides to pull guard.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzschild has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schwarzschild is looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (0) vs (2) Baker
Schwarzschild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (2) Baker
Schwarzschild trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarzschild is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schwarzschild looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzschild wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzschild defends it easily.
Baker looking to control.
Baker has his foot on Schwarzschild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzschild works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwarzschild postures up.
Schwarzschild is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwarzschild has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schwarzschild trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schwarzschild moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (5) vs (2) Baker
Schwarzschild trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker tries to reverse the position but Schwarzschild maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Schwarzschild'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild has control of Baker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild wants to take his opponent's back but Baker doesn't allow it.
Schwarzschild looking to secure an arm triangle but Baker defends it well.
Baker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schwarzschild can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape.
Schwarzschild is working for a guillotine from mount but Baker frees his head quite easily.
Baker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker wants to improve his position but Schwarzschild is controlling well.
Schwarzschild wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Schwarzschild is trying to control the action in half guard but Baker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schwarzschild works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (8) vs (2) Baker
Baker tries to hold on but Schwarzschild postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baker turns into him and now he's in Schwarzschild's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (8) vs (4) Baker
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schwarzschild working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
Schwarzschild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Schwarzschild 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: Schwarzschild (10) vs (4) Baker
Schwarzschild is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker trying to control here.
Baker wants to improve his position but Schwarzschild is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura here.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker looking to control.
Schwarzschild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schwarzschild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baker controls Schwarzschild momentarily but Schwarzschild frees himself.
Schwarzschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker looking to control.
Baker working for a triangle but Schwarzschild defends it easily.
Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
Baker 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.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schwarzschild is working hard here to advance position.
Schwarzschild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwarzschild wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Schwarzschild wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzschild defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schwarzschild stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (13) vs (4) Baker
Schwarzschild moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schwarzschild (15) vs (4) Baker
Schwarzschild fails to take his opponent's back.
Baker tries to hold on but Schwarzschild pushes him away.
Schwarzschild jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schwarzschild tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baker's legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild slows the pace down.
What's Baker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Schwarzschild trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Schwarzschild working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baker prevents Schwarzschild from moving into mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baker struggling a bit here.
Schwarzschild trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Schwarzschild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwarzschild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schwarzschild tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Schwarzschild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura here.
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzschild is working away from the top position though.
Baker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker has his foot on Schwarzschild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzschild works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzschild is one step ahead there.
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is looking to control Schwarzschild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwarzschild takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Karl Schwarzschild seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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