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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aran Schmeck and Bob Backlund. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Aran Schmeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Backlund rushes Schmeck and presses him up against the cage.
Schmeck pulls guard successfully.
Schmeck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Backlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeck is retaining full guard.
Schmeck wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Backlund is now in half guard.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeck trying to control but Backlund postures up.
Schmeck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck is trying to get back to full guard.
Backlund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schmeck defends it well.
Schmeck wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schmeck wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund is looking for a kimura but Schmeck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backlund to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck gets back to full guard.
Schmeck 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: Schmeck (2) vs (0) Backlund
Schmeck trying to mount his opponent but Backlund defends it.
Schmeck not doing much here.
Backlund is trying is best to control the position here.
Schmeck is working for a kimura but Backlund is defending it quite comfortably.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmeck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is looking to take a break and control but Backlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backlund is trying to control but can't.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmeck.
Backlund is controlling Schmeck's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Backlund wants to improve his position but Schmeck is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is trying to maintain the position but Schmeck is very close to passing his half guard.
Backlund tries to roll over but Schmeck keeps him under control.
Schmeck wants to free his trapped foot but Backlund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schmeck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Backlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Backlund tries to roll over but Schmeck keeps him under control.
Backlund regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck postures up.
Schmeck pushing down on Backlund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmeck wants to control but Backlund is keeping him busy.
Schmeck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmeck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Backlund trying to control but Schmeck postures up.
Backlund has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Schmeck. Oh but Backlund has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Schmeck goes limp - he's gone! Backlund jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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