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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz (ranked 20783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20493 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bilyal Makhov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 4 wins and 7 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makhov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schultz (4) vs (0) Makhov
Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping him busy.
Schultz is really struggling to control Makhov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makhov is looking to reverse the position.
Schultz wants to control for a moment but Makhov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
Makhov trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is trying to control. Makhov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Makhov is defending the position.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz passes Makhov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Schultz.
Makhov looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makhov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makhov moves into full guard.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is fighting to break Makhov's control of his arms but Makhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makhov looking to control.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz pushing down on Makhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz pushing down on Makhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz trying to control from Makhov's half guard. Makhov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhov is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven 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: Schultz (4) vs (2) Makhov
Makhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Schultz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Makhov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz is trying to control but Makhov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (4) vs (5) Makhov
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount but Makhov keeps good control and instead manages to take Schultz's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (4) vs (8) Makhov
Schultz won't enjoy being in this position. Makhov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Schultz is tapping - it's over boys! Makhov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bilyal Makhov! |
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