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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 21629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 5896 p4p, 591 weight class). Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ki Duk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Ki Duk
Ki Duk sneaks back into half guard.
Ki Duk is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but Ki Duk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage.
Lucan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucan tries to pass to full mount but Ki Duk defends it.
Ki Duk wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ki Duk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ki Duk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Lucan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ki Duk's thigh. Ki Duk counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lucan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to control.
Lucan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (7) vs (0) Ki Duk
Lucan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ki Duk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ki Duk struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ki Duk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ki Duk keeps working.
Lucan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ki Duk! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (9) vs (0) Ki Duk
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ki Duk wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ki Duk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lucan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (11) vs (0) Ki Duk
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ki Duk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ki Duk struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Ki Duk's face as Lucan controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ki Duk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Ki Duk. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (11) vs (4) Ki Duk
Lucan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ki Duk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ki Duk wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ki Duk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lucan is pressing down on Ki Duk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ki Duk wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan 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: Lucan (13) vs (4) Ki Duk
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ki Duk defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Ki Duk is having none of it.
Lucan is pressing down on Ki Duk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ki Duk is holding on for now.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Ki Duk is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is trying to control. Ki Duk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ki Duk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucan controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is pressing down on Ki Duk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ki Duk is holding on for now.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (16) vs (4) Ki Duk
Lucan swings around for an armbar but Ki Duk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (16) vs (6) Ki Duk
Ki Duk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Ki Duk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ki Duk is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ki Duk is one step ahead there.
Ki Duk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ki Duk trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan pulls Ki Duk in close to prevent any damage.
Ki Duk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ki Duk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ki Duk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ki Duk looking to pass the guard.
Ki Duk wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Ki Duk preventing the sweep.
Ki Duk is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Ki Duk from controlling successfully.
Ki Duk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucan working for a triangle but Ki Duk defends it easily.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Ki Duk is proving a slippery customer.
Ki Duk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to pass the guard.
Ki Duk advances to half guard.
Lucan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lucan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ki Duk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ki Duk stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Lucan wants to control the position but Ki Duk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ki Duk is taking a breather. Lucan 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.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Ki Duk controlling him for the moment.
Ki Duk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ki Duk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ki Duk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ki Duk controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ki Duk is looking to pass into half guard but Lucan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lucan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (18) vs (6) Ki Duk
Lucan trying to control but Ki Duk is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki Duk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ki Duk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ki Duk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ki Duk! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (18) vs (10) Ki Duk
Ki Duk works to advance to full mount. Lucan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (18) vs (12) Ki Duk
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
Ki Duk tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Ki Duk isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucan is squirming around, avoiding Ki Duk's attempts to control the action.
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan tries to hold on but Ki Duk postures up.
Lucan is squirming around, avoiding Ki Duk's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucan takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
A victorious Edwin Lucan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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