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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2560 p4p, 325 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3560 p4p, 434 weight class). Schmeiser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David vs Monsanto. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schmeiser pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schmeiser has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (0) Diaz
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz is not content to let Schmeiser control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is letting Schmeiser control him for a moment.
Schmeiser has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Schmeiser controls from the top position.
Schmeiser looking to control but instead Diaz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Schmeiser wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Schmeiser controlling the pace.
Schmeiser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schmeiser is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schmeiser is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (2) Diaz
Schmeiser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz postures up.
Schmeiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (5) Diaz
Schmeiser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (5) Diaz
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Diaz.
Diaz prevents Schmeiser from getting a body triangle.
Schmeiser looking for the RNC.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schmeiser keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Schmeiser trying to control momentarily.
Schmeiser keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Schmeiser keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schmeiser controlling the position well here. Diaz rolled but Schmeiser kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy.
Schmeiser is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Schmeiser defends it easily.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schmeiser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schmeiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (5) Diaz
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Schmeiser content to control rather than advance.
Schmeiser is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Schmeiser's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schmeiser.
Schmeiser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Schmeiser has passed into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Percy Schmeiser thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Kamerun Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I let him win out of pity.'. |
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