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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3106 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4770 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vincent did well to prevent Schmeiser getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Vincent
Schmeiser 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.
Vincent is staying active underneath Schmeiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
Schmeiser prevents Vincent from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent is holding on to half guard well.
Schmeiser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control from half guard but Vincent is working away.
Schmeiser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vincent sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schmeiser trying to advance position but Vincent counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (0) Vincent
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent gets back to half guard.
Schmeiser works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (0) Vincent
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to control but Vincent wriggling away.
Schmeiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Vincent tries to lock up and control but Schmeiser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent is trying to escape the mount but Schmeiser keeps good control and instead manages to take Vincent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (11) vs (0) Vincent
Schmeiser trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vincent doesn't escape.
Schmeiser is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vincent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vincent is keeping busy.
Schmeiser controls the action.
Vincent felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Vincent, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vincent doesn't escape.
Vincent trying to control the position but Schmeiser manages to sink in the hooks.
Schmeiser working for a choke but Vincent is defending well.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Vincent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for the RNC.
What can Vincent do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schmeiser tries to get the hooks in deep but Vincent pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schmeiser controlling the positon.
Vincent can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling from the back.
Schmeiser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Schmeiser.
Schmeiser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Vincent right now.
Schmeiser working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Schmeiser.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vincent trying to control but not successfully.
Schmeiser controlling well, preventing Vincent from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Vincent.
Schmeiser is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vincent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Schmeiser is persistently looking for the submission but Vincent is defending it well.
Vincent is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for the choke but no joy.
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Vincent, looking for the choke.
Vincent just trying to survive but Schmeiser is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schmeiser.
Vincent preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schmeiser.
Schmeiser wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Vincent.
Schmeiser is looking to control Vincent but Vincent is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
After the big win, Percy Schmeiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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