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ORC Submission Grappling 4 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2930 p4p, 298 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 5598 p4p, 516 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. Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schmeiser darts in and clinches Lapis up against the ropes.
I was talking to Schmeiser's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lapis pulls Schmeiser into guard.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Lapis is keeping the position.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapis is looking to sweep but instead, Schmeiser has passed into half guard.
Schmeiser trying to control from half guard but Lapis is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis trying to control here.
Schmeiser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Lapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
Lapis is staying active underneath Schmeiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmeiser performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to control. Lapis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmeiser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lapis sees it coming and defends easily.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard but Schmeiser has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (3) vs (0) Lapis
Schmeiser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schmeiser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lapis is looking to escape.
Schmeiser controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to hold on but Schmeiser pushes him away.
Lapis is desperately trying to improve his position but Schmeiser has a good base and remains in mount.
Schmeiser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmeiser moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (6) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis tries to escape the position.
Schmeiser is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis staying busy and making it hard for Schmeiser to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schmeiser controlling the positon.
Lapis prevents Schmeiser from getting a body triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lapis showing good submission defense here.
Schmeiser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lapis is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Lapis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lapis prevents Schmeiser from getting a body triangle.
Schmeiser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lapis is trying to roll into a better position but Schmeiser has get a rear naked choke and Lapis is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser!
After the big win, Percy Schmeiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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