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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz (ranked 21409 p4p, 816 weight class) and Alexander Schultz (ranked 21411 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alexander Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander Schultz wants the takedown. Cael Schultz is fighting it off but Alexander Schultz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cael Schultz's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (0) vs (2) Alexander Schultz
Cael Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cael Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexander Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cael Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cael Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cael Schultz keeping full guard, as Alexander Schultz tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz postures up.
Cael Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander Schultz trying to control but Cael Schultz is working from the bottom.
Cael Schultz controls Alexander Schultz momentarily but Alexander Schultz frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cael Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cael Schultz, not yet.
Cael Schultz keeping moving, preventing Alexander Schultz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexander Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Cael Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (2) vs (2) Alexander Schultz
Alexander Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander Schultz, not yet.
Alexander Schultz has his hands on Cael Schultz's head, controlling the position.
Cael Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cael Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz seems keen to control Cael Schultz's posture.
Alexander Schultz keeping moving, preventing Cael Schultz from controlling successfully.
Cael Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Alexander Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (2) vs (4) Alexander Schultz
Alexander Schultz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cael Schultz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexander Schultz defends well.
Cael Schultz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alexander Schultz has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Cael Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexander Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Cael Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Alexander Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cael Schultz keeps working.
Cael Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexander Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexander Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cael Schultz (6) vs (4) Alexander Schultz
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz working for a choke but Alexander Schultz is defending well.
Alexander Schultz tries to escape but Cael Schultz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alexander Schultz prevents Cael Schultz from getting a body triangle.
Alexander Schultz is really stuck here.
Cael Schultz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alexander Schultz showing good submission defense here.
Cael Schultz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alexander Schultz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz tries to roll but Cael Schultz sticks to his back.
Alexander Schultz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alexander Schultz trying to control the hands but Cael Schultz breaks the grip.
Cael Schultz looking for the choke from the back.
Cael Schultz not allowing Alexander Schultz to control his hands.
Cael Schultz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alexander Schultz is defending well though. Cael Schultz let's go of the attempt for now.
Alexander Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cael Schultz's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz tries to break free.
Alexander Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alexander Schultz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cael Schultz.
Cael Schultz looking for the RNC.
Alexander Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cael Schultz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alexander Schultz is now in Cael Schultz's guard. A big mistake from Cael Schultz there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cael Schultz (6) vs (6) Alexander Schultz
Alexander Schultz trying to control but Cael Schultz is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz keeping full guard, as Alexander Schultz tries to pass.
Cael Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cael Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz trying to control but Cael Schultz is working from the bottom.
Alexander Schultz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cael Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cael Schultz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexander Schultz defends it easily.
Cael Schultz has his foot on Alexander Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cael Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander Schultz is one step ahead there.
Cael Schultz keeping moving, preventing Alexander Schultz from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cael Schultz keeping full guard, as Alexander Schultz tries to pass.
Alexander Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Cael Schultz.
Cael Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexander Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Alexander Schultz pushing down on Cael Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Cael Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cael Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Alexander Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cael Schultz is not content to let Alexander Schultz control the position.
Cael Schultz wants to control but Alexander Schultz is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cael Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cael Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexander Schultz pushing down on Cael Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cael Schultz is staying active underneath Alexander Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cael Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Alexander Schultz not doing much here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cael Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Alexander Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cael Schultz keeps working.
Alexander Schultz is looking to advance position but Cael Schultz won't allow it.
Cael Schultz tries to roll over but Alexander Schultz keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cael Schultz trying to control here.
Cael Schultz is looking for a sweep. Alexander Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexander Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cael Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cael Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by Alexander Schultz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cael Schultz wants to improve his position but Alexander Schultz is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cael Schultz gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Cael Schultz takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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