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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Spar and Michael Blake. 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 Michael Blake was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Spar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spar darts in and clinches Blake up against the cage.
Spar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blake has picked Spar up - he's going for a ride! Blake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spar (0) vs (2) Blake
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Spar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spar is holding on to half guard well.
Spar tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake wants to take a breather but Spar is having none of it.
Blake is pressing down on Spar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spar is holding on for now.
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.
Blake is trying to control. Spar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blake is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Spar'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Spar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Spar still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Spar has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spar (4) vs (2) Blake
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar is staying tight to Blake's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blake is trying to get back to half guard.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Spar controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Spar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Spar but great work by Blake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spar (4) vs (6) Blake
Spar wants to control but Blake postures up.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Spar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spar tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blake looking to control but instead Spar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blake trying to pass the guard but Spar defending well.
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Spar continues to stall.
Blake controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spar is refusing to be controlled, as Blake sits in half guard.
Spar trying to control but Blake postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control from half guard but Spar is working away.
Spar is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Spar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spar wants to sweep but Blake has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (4) vs (9) Blake
Blake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar can't do much from the bottom here.
Spar is not content to let Blake control the position.
Spar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spar (4) vs (11) Blake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake controlling his opponent.
Spar gets back to half guard.
Blake slows the pace down in half guard.
Spar is refusing to be controlled, as Blake sits in half guard.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar manages to get to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Spar is adopting a defensive guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar is pulling down on Blake's head to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Blake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (6) vs (11) Blake
Blake keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Spar is now in half guard.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well,Spar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake is in trouble now - Spar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (9) vs (11) Blake
Spar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blake tries to hold on but Spar pushes him away.
Blake can't escape the position.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blake is looking to escape.
Spar controlling his opponent.
Spar tries to control but Blake wriggling away.
Spar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (9) vs (13) Blake
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spar is trying to keep Blake in close.
Blake passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to pass to full mount but Spar defends it.
Spar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Spar is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spar avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Blake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blake passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (9) vs (16) Blake
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake wins on points by 16 to 9.
Our winner, Michael Blake, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Iain Donovan. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Iain Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches up with Thesz, looking for a takedown. Donovan pushes Thesz against the cage but Thesz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thesz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donovan.
Thesz tries to counter with a takedown but Donovan is quick to defend against it.
Thesz stuffs the takedown attempt from Donovan. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet.
Aloysius Martin Thesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Donovan.
Thesz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Donovan
Thesz prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Donovan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donovan tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Donovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donovan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thesz not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thesz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Donovan
Donovan is looking to reverse the position.
Thesz taking a breather here.
Donovan is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing that Thesz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thesz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donovan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan seems a little lost for a moment, as Thesz dominates the positioning.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Donovan trying to remain calm as Thesz controls from the top position.
Donovan sneaks back into half guard.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donovan is pressing down on Thesz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thesz 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.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thesz is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz advances to half guard.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
Thesz is taking a breather. Donovan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Donovan defending well.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Donovan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thesz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Donovan pulls down on the head and he's put Thesz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iain Donovan! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz and John Gites. Gites is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Above The Law . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Mauricio Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gites gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (0) Gites
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gites is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Gites seems keen to control Dela Cruz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gites is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz stays in close to Gites's body and controls the position.
Gites has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dela Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar inform us that Gites has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gites is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Gites wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gites has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gites is keeping the position.
Gites is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gites is looking for a triangle here but Dela Cruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (0) Gites
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Cruz just content to control the position.
Dela Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gites, who protects the arm well.
Gites is looking to regain half guard here but Dela Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gites is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Gites is keeping him busy.
Gites tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gites is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gites will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gites stops Dela Cruz from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Gites looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gites sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Gites is keeping him busy.
Gites is trying to control but can't.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Gites is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gites actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gites does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gites is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gites is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dela Cruz, at least for the moment.
Gites trying to keep a closed guard but Dela Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Gites is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dela Cruz defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gites is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Gites gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (2) Gites
Gites looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (7) vs (2) Gites
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gites has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Gites's legs - danger averted.
Gites looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gites is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz pushing down on Gites's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Dela Cruz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gites is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gites avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gites doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Gites defends it.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Gites tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gites actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Cruz controlling the action here.
Gites is looking to improve his position.
Gites looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gites is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gites is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
Gites is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gites is keeping the position for now.
Gites is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gites escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Gites gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (7) vs (4) Gites
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Gites in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dela Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
Gites trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gites is aware though and is defending well.
Gites wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gites doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gites manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gites wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Gites 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Gites tries to pass.
Gites got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gites has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Gites trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dela Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Gites drops back looking for a leg! Dela Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Cruz manages to kick Gites off! Gites jumps back into Dela Cruz's guard.
Gites tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gites is aware though and is defending well.
Gites looking to pass the guard.
Gites is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gites is still trying to improve position.
Gites wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Gites advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Gites postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gites stalling.
Dela Cruz manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dela Cruz takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Mauricio Dela Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Gites spoke after the fight, saying 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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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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