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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schwarzschild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarzschild tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schwarzschild manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Schwarzschild is working away.
Schwarzschild is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwarzschild avoid being mounted?
Schwarzschild gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzschild, not yet.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schwarzschild managing to control the position.
Garcia won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schwarzschild keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schwarzschild gets back to full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzschild controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying to control but Schwarzschild is working from the bottom.
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Schwarzschild slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (0) Garcia
Schwarzschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is pulling down on Schwarzschild's head. It's preventing any offense from Schwarzschild, at least for the moment.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzschild is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwarzschild sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Schwarzschild is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schwarzschild is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Schwarzschild has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (5) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schwarzschild (7) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Schwarzschild isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwarzschild with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to hold on but Schwarzschild postures up.
Garcia 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: Schwarzschild (7) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia looking to improve position, pressing down on Schwarzschild's thigh with his hand. Schwarzschild seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Garcia paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Garcia's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Schwarzschild picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Schwarzschild!
After winning the bout, Karl Schwarzschild thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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