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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake and Aran Schmeck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake feints and as Schmeck raises his hands in defense, Blake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (0) Schmeck
Schmeck 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: Blake (2) vs (2) Schmeck
Schmeck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeck wants to pass the guard but Blake is defending well.
Blake is staying active underneath Schmeck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blake wants to improve his position but Schmeck is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schmeck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blake dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (4) vs (2) Schmeck
Schmeck is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck working for submissions but it's allowed Blake to get to half guard.
Schmeck moves into full guard.
Schmeck looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blake has picked Schmeck up and slammed him! Schmeck can't keep hold of the triangle and Blake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (7) vs (2) Schmeck
Schmeck tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it.
Blake trying to control the position but Schmeck is working away.
Blake tries to advance to mount but Schmeck denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep.
Blake is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schmeck's shoulder. That is not cool.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep.
Schmeck gets back to half guard.
Schmeck wants to improve his position but Blake is controlling well.
Blake controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmeck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is working for a kimura but Schmeck is defending it quite comfortably.
Blake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmeck trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a kimura but Schmeck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage.
Schmeck trying to control here.
Schmeck gets back to full guard.
Schmeck isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blake stacks Schmeck on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blake! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (10) vs (2) Schmeck
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmeck keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schmeck can't do much from the bottom here.
Schmeck is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck struggling a bit here.
Blake trying to control the action but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
Schmeck is being controlled here.
Blake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (12) vs (2) Schmeck
Schmeck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Schmeck is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blake (15) vs (2) Schmeck
I really don't envy Schmeck right now.
Schmeck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schmeck trying to control the position but Blake manages to sink in the hooks.
Blake is trying to stick to Schmeck's back but Schmeck is turning into Blake. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blake's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schmeck. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (15) vs (4) Schmeck
Schmeck slips nicely into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schmeck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schmeck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (15) vs (7) Schmeck
Blake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
Blake regains half guard.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Schmeck has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blake.
Schmeck wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmeck is one step ahead there.
Schmeck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schmeck trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake controlling Schmeck's posture.
Schmeck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is controlling Schmeck's posture.
Blake keeping full guard, as Schmeck tries to pass.
Schmeck postures up.
Schmeck won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Schmeck is looking to advance position but Blake has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blake (19) vs (7) Schmeck
Schmeck tries to hold on but Blake pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Blake looking to control but Schmeck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmeck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is looking to improve his position but Blake isn't that keen on the idea.
Schmeck is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Blake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schmeck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schmeck regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake uses his free foot to push down on Schmeck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schmeck. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (22) vs (7) Schmeck
Schmeck is looking to improve his position but Blake isn't that keen on the idea.
Blake working for a guillotine from mount but Schmeck is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake content just to control the position here.
Schmeck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blake (25) vs (7) Schmeck
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
A victorious Michael Blake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aran Schmeck and Alvin Aguilar. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Aran Schmeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar clinches up with Schmeck and pushes him back against the cage.
Aguilar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schmeck can't fight it off and eventually Aguilar manages to take the fight to the floor. Schmeck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeck (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schmeck can't keep his opponent in guard - Aguilar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmeck trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.
Schmeck tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aguilar is trying to control. Schmeck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmeck is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Aguilar is tapping! Great win for Schmeck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aran Schmeck!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aran Schmeck waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Alvin Aguilar was interviewed post fight and said 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aran Schmeck and Percy Schmeiser. Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Aran Schmeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schmeiser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schmeiser has Schmeck up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmeiser has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schmeck clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schmeck (0) vs (4) Schmeiser
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Schmeiser has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Schmeck, looking for the choke.
Schmeck can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Schmeck.
Schmeck trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser is hanging on to Schmeck's back as he tries to escape.
Schmeck 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.
Schmeiser controlling the position well here. Schmeck rolled but Schmeiser kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Schmeiser controlling well, preventing Schmeck from escaping the position.
Schmeck is keeping busy.
Schmeiser has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schmeck's body.
Schmeck tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control.
Schmeiser controlling from the back.
Schmeiser working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Schmeck is doing well to defend. Schmeiser seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Schmeck is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aran Schmeck and Rickson Dredd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Aran Schmeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schmeck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dredd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeck (0) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmeck dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeck (2) vs (2) Dredd
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeck's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schmeck tries to free his leg and advance position but Dredd is retaining full guard.
Schmeck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmeck defends well.
Schmeck looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmeck manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeck (2) vs (4) Dredd
Schmeck keeping moving, preventing Dredd from controlling successfully.
Schmeck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dredd advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeck (2) vs (7) Dredd
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.
Dredd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmeck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schmeck is looking to regain half guard here but Dredd keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Schmeck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dredd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dredd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schmeck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dredd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmeck, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep.
Dredd swings around for an armbar but Schmeck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeck (4) vs (7) Dredd
Schmeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dredd being controlled here, momentarily.
Schmeck wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Schmeck pushes his legs off easily.
Schmeck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dredd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmeck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmeck looking to pass the guard.
Schmeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dredd looking for a triangle here. Schmeck is fighting it but it looks tight! Dredd pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Schmeck is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rickson Dredd!
Rickson Dredd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aran Schmeck and Bob Backlund. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Aran Schmeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Backlund rushes Schmeck and presses him up against the cage.
Schmeck pulls guard successfully.
Schmeck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Backlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeck is retaining full guard.
Schmeck wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Backlund is now in half guard.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeck trying to control but Backlund postures up.
Schmeck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck is trying to get back to full guard.
Backlund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schmeck defends it well.
Schmeck wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schmeck wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund is looking for a kimura but Schmeck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backlund to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck gets back to full guard.
Schmeck 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: Schmeck (2) vs (0) Backlund
Schmeck trying to mount his opponent but Backlund defends it.
Schmeck not doing much here.
Backlund is trying is best to control the position here.
Schmeck is working for a kimura but Backlund is defending it quite comfortably.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmeck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is looking to take a break and control but Backlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backlund is trying to control but can't.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmeck.
Backlund is controlling Schmeck's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Backlund wants to improve his position but Schmeck is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is trying to maintain the position but Schmeck is very close to passing his half guard.
Backlund tries to roll over but Schmeck keeps him under control.
Schmeck wants to free his trapped foot but Backlund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schmeck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Backlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Backlund tries to roll over but Schmeck keeps him under control.
Backlund regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck postures up.
Schmeck pushing down on Backlund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmeck wants to control but Backlund is keeping him busy.
Schmeck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmeck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Backlund trying to control but Schmeck postures up.
Backlund has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Schmeck. Oh but Backlund has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Schmeck goes limp - he's gone! Backlund jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu and Aran Schmeck. Tupu comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Of The Nation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupu swivels and escapes.
Tupu gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupu (4) vs (0) Schmeck
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep.
Tupu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schmeck's legs.
Schmeck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schmeck is looking to improve his position.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Schmeck is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schmeck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Schmeck is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck is trying to keep Tupu in close.
Schmeck keeping full guard, as Tupu tries to pass.
Tupu trying to control but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeck is keeping the position for now.
Schmeck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmeck working for submissions but it's allowed Tupu to get to half guard.
Schmeck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Schmeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmeck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tupu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (7) vs (0) Schmeck
Schmeck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tupu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tupu trying to control the action but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck tries to bench press Tupu off him but Tupu keeps the position.
Schmeck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tupu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmeck is looking to reverse the position.
Schmeck wants to control but Tupu postures up.
Schmeck tries to buck Tupu off but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Schmeck is trying to escape and Tupu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Schmeck is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tupu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poto Tupu!
Our winner, Poto Tupu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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