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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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 8 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres moves into the clinch.
Schwarzschild jumps guard and drags Torres to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres forces his way into half guard.
Schwarzschild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwarzschild tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Schwarzschild's coaches at Monkey Magic have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Torres is taking a breather. Schwarzschild 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is thwarting Schwarzschild's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Schwarzschild wants to get back to full guard but Torres has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (0) vs (3) Torres
Torres is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schwarzschild will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schwarzschild struggling a bit here.
Schwarzschild is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Schwarzschild is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild regains half guard.
Schwarzschild tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Schwarzschild wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Schwarzschild desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Schwarzschild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres prevents Schwarzschild from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Schwarzschild is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schwarzschild is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schwarzschild tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the pace.
Schwarzschild slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here.
Schwarzschild looking to control.
Schwarzschild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schwarzschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schwarzschild looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torres won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzschild is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (3) Torres
Schwarzschild trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres keeping full guard, as Schwarzschild tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzschild drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schwarzschild has Torres in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (5) Torres
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Torres passes Schwarzschild's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schwarzschild is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Schwarzschild won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Torres passes into side control, despite Schwarzschild's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (8) Torres
Schwarzschild tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Torres is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schwarzschild (2) vs (10) Torres
Schwarzschild really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schwarzschild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schwarzschild wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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