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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 21639 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 5839 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Talanoa's choice of entrance music: Tonga. 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Talanoa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Talanoa
Lucan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Talanoa keeps moving.
Lucan pushing down on Talanoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Talanoa wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Talanoa wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa is staying active underneath Lucan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Talanoa is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Talanoa has his foot on Lucan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucan works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Talanoa's guard.
Talanoa tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.
Lucan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Talanoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Lucan seems content to control.
Talanoa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Talanoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is trying to control. Talanoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Talanoa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Talanoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa stops Lucan from passing to mount.
Lucan trying to control the position but Talanoa is working away.
Lucan working away.
Lucan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Talanoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Talanoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lucan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Talanoa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Talanoa tries to bench press Lucan off him but Lucan keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talanoa keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Lucan stalls from top position.
Lucan works to advance to full mount. Talanoa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (7) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Talanoa manages to get to full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Talanoa is working from the bottom.
Talanoa has his feet on Lucan's thighs here. He's pushed Lucan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lucan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paea Talanoa!
After winning the bout, Paea Talanoa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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