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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler and Mike Schultz. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grappler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Schultz
Grappler controlling the position.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grappler pulls Schultz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grappler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schultz has Grappler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (2) Schultz
Grappler controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is pulling down on Grappler's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappler, at least for the moment.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler is really struggling to control Schultz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Grappler is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz seems keen to control Grappler's posture.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultz is controlling Grappler's posture.
Grappler stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grappler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Grappler slows the pace down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (7) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (10) vs (2) Schultz
Grappler has the hooks in. Schultz is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Grappler passes his arm under Schultz's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Schultz taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steel Grappler! |
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