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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2342 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19981 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Ky Jr fails with the takedown. Schmeiser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Ky Jr Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Schmeiser controlling him for the moment. Schmeiser looking to pass the guard. Schmeiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ky Jr trying to control the position.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr. We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser'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. Ky Jr looking to control.
Schmeiser is looking to pass into half guard but Ky Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ky Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (2) Ky Jr Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving. Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ky Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Schmeiser wants to sweep but no luck. Ky Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily. Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard. Schmeiser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving. Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet. Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ky Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Schmeiser 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. Schmeiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet. Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Schmeiser is keeping the position. Schmeiser managing to control the position. Schmeiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schmeiser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard. Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily. Ky Jr won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here. Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard. Ky Jr lying in Schmeiser's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Schmeiser decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ky Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Percy Schmeiser! Jumping up and down and very excited, Percy Schmeiser waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras. In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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