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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Schnider and Szandor Storm. Storm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Schnider! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Storm rushes Schnider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schnider tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Storm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Storm is adopting a defensive guard.
Schnider passes Storm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schnider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (0) vs (2) Storm
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnider working a defensive guard here.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Storm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm trying to control but Schnider is working from the bottom.
Schnider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Storm 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.
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Schnider is keeping the position.
Storm wants to control from the top but Schnider keeps moving.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Schnider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (2) vs (2) Storm
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schnider's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (2) vs (4) Storm
Storm passes into half guard.
Storm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schnider! Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (2) vs (7) Storm
Storm wants to take Schnider's back but he can't do it this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schnider tries to lock up and control but Storm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.
Schnider bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (4) vs (7) Storm
Storm is pulling down on Schnider's head to control his posture.
Storm 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: Schnider (4) vs (9) Storm
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schnider tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Schnider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schnider.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnider is retaining full guard.
Storm postures up.
Storm passes Schnider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schnider knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
Storm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schnider is trying to control but can't.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schnider trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schnider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Schnider is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Storm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Storm trying to control but Schnider is working from the bottom.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schnider is keeping the position for now.
Storm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm drops back looking for a leg! Schnider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schnider manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Schnider's guard.
Schnider working a defensive guard here.
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.
Schnider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Storm controls the pace.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (4) vs (12) Storm
Schnider tries to control but Storm manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schnider (4) vs (15) Storm
Schnider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Storm controlling the position well here. Schnider rolled but Storm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Storm is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schnider knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schnider for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Schnider do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schnider trying to control the action but Storm just sinks the hooks in.
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Storm tightening his grip on Schnider, looking for the choke.
Storm has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to stick to Schnider's back but Schnider is turning into Storm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Storm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schnider. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (6) vs (15) Storm
Schnider preventing the sweep.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Schnider being controlled here momentarily.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schnider wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schnider defends it easily.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm has his hands on Schnider's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schnider trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Schnider slips nicely into half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schnider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schnider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Storm wins on points by 15 to 6.
Szandor Storm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Schnider and Stratovarius Smiff. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Schnider! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stratovarius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiff has managed to clinch.
Smiff manages to pull guard.
Smiff seems keen to control Schnider's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Schnider from controlling successfully.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff controlling Schnider's posture.
Smiff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Schnider tries to pass.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Schnider from controlling successfully.
Schnider stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (3) vs (0) Smiff
Schnider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Schnider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schnider wants to control for a moment but Smiff uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnider is working for a kimura but Smiff is defending it quite comfortably.
Schnider is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smiff has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnider wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Schnider is controlling well.
Schnider seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smiff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Schnider is controlling well.
Schnider is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff tries to roll over but Schnider keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnider is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smiff reverses the position - he's now on top in Schnider's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (3) vs (2) Smiff
Schnider looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smiff puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schnider trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smiff manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (3) vs (5) Smiff
Schnider is controlling an arm, preventing Smiff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smiff with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Schnider is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff wants to take his opponent's back but Schnider doesn't allow it.
Schnider tries to reverse the position but Smiff maintains control.
Smiff tries to control but Schnider wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schnider working to try and regain half guard.
Smiff controlling from the full mount.
Smiff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schnider is now in Smiff's guard. A big mistake from Smiff there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (5) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Schnider from controlling successfully.
Schnider passes into half guard.
Smiff trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schnider manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (8) vs (5) Smiff
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schnider moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smiff has worked his arm free - good work by Smiff!
Schnider trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Schnider working away.
Smiff tries to bench press Schnider off him but Schnider keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is not content to let Schnider control the position.
Schnider swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schnider's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (8) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schnider's guard.
Schnider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smiff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schnider looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schnider looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schnider! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schnider (12) vs (7) Smiff
Schnider trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schnider tries to advance to mount but Smiff denies him.
Schnider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Smiff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schnider's best efforts.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Schnider has control of the leg.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Schnider.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smiff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smiff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schnider wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schnider defends well.
Schnider trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schnider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Schnider from controlling successfully.
Smiff wants to sweep here but Schnider controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schnider wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Schnider pushes down on Smiff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schnider is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (15) vs (7) Smiff
Schnider tries to control but Smiff wriggling away.
Schnider is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smiff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff has given up his back. Will we see Schnider going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Schnider (18) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff is in bad spot here.
Schnider looking to break Smiff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smiff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schnider will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to roll but Schnider sticks to his back.
Smiff trying to control the position but Schnider manages to sink in the hooks.
Schnider is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smiff is defending well though. Schnider let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Smiff right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schnider's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff tries to roll but Schnider sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schnider takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
After winning the bout, James Schnider thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Stratovarius Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Schnider and Cael Schultz. James Schnider has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Schnider! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cael Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schnider (0) vs (4) Schultz
Schnider manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schultz's best efforts.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schnider has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schnider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schultz looking for a submission but Schnider manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Schnider keeps moving.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schnider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schultz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schnider looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schultz is defending well. Schnider quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schultz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Schnider celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Schnider!
Our winner, James Schnider, 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Schnider tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Schnider misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Frazier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schnider drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schnider is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frazier to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Schnider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Frazier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schnider is trying to keep an underhook but Frazier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Frazier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schnider wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frazier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frazier's back!
Frazier wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
I really don't envy Frazier right now.
Schnider throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Schnider keeps control of the position as Frazier tries to break free.
Schnider tries to get the hooks in deep but Frazier pushed the leg off.
Schnider is really struggling to control Frazier but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Schnider throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Frazier wants to escape the position.
Will Schnider go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Frazier tries to escape but Schnider has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Even with his hooks in, Schnider manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3##SUB#
Frazier is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Schnider has locked on a rear naked choke here! Frazier is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Schnider!
A victorious James Schnider thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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