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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz (ranked 20789 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2129 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Hannibal Lecter Sonr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lecter clinches up against the cage.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lecter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schultz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schultz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schultz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lecter won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Schultz pulls Lecter in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is pulling down on Lecter's head to control his posture.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz has Lecter pulled in close to control his posture.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lecter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter being controlled here momentarily.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter advances to half guard.
Lecter wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schultz.
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz pulls Lecter in close to prevent any damage.
Lecter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lecter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Schultz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lecter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lecter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (3) Lecter
Lecter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schultz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lecter.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lecter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lecter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Lecter postures up.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lecter wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Lecter being controlled here momentarily.
Lecter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schultz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (3) Lecter
Lecter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lecter keeps trying to improve his position.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Lecter trying to control the position.
Lecter pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz trying to control but Lecter is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lecter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Lecter
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz has Lecter pulled in close to control his posture.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter 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.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Lecter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz controlling the position.
Schultz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lecter defends well.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Lecter off! Lecter jumps back into Schultz's guard.
Lecter postures up.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Lecter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz is looking for a triangle but Lecter pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Lecter postures up.
Lecter is stalling in the full guard.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Lecter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz wants to sweep but Lecter has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Lecter
Lecter is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lecter working away.
Lecter trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Lecter postures up.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Lecter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lecter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lecter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to control but Lecter postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lecter wins on points by 8 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hannibal Lecter made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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