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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 11342 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3262 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 6 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser gets caught flat footed, as Backlund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (0) Schmeiser
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
Schmeiser looking to control.
Backlund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmeiser has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Backlund has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (5) vs (0) Schmeiser
Schmeiser manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Backlund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmeiser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmeiser wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Schmeiser defends the submission attempt.
Schmeiser actively working from the bottom here.
Backlund 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.
Schmeiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Backlund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Backlund's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (5) vs (4) Schmeiser
Backlund is really stuck here.
Backlund staying busy and making it hard for Schmeiser to control.
Backlund showing good submission defense here.
Schmeiser is trying to stick to Backlund's back but Backlund is turning into Schmeiser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schmeiser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Backlund. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (7) vs (4) Schmeiser
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmeiser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmeiser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (7) vs (6) Schmeiser
Schmeiser trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Backlund is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Schmeiser rolls with it to try and escape but Backlund cranks on the arm and Schmeiser is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Backlund!
After the fight, Bob Backlund was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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