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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 20764 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makhov (0) vs (4) Schultz
Makhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov's coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Makhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makhov is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Makhov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schultz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makhov (4) vs (4) Schultz
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makhov's arms.
Makhov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Makhov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Makhov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schultz is defending well though. Makhov let's go of the attempt for now.
Makhov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhov looking to break Schultz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schultz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Makhov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Makhov controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Schultz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Makhov gets his way!
Makhov not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
Schultz tries to roll but Makhov sticks to his back.
Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makhov's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Makhov not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
Makhov looking for the RNC.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling his opponent.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Makhov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz wants to hold on but Makhov pushes him away.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schultz is holding on tight.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Schultz tries to hold on but Makhov postures up.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Makhov fails to advance to Schultz's back.
Makhov looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz gets full guard.
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (6) Schultz
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Makhov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makhov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (6) vs (6) Schultz
Makhov is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz is staying active underneath Makhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Makhov wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makhov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz trying to hold on to Makhov's head to control him but Makhov postures up.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Makhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Makhov controlling the pace.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz moves into full guard.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhov is one step ahead there.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Makhov pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makhov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makhov takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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