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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Travis Macmacson (ranked 2021 p4p, 254 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2626 p4p, 43 weight class). Edwin Lucan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Travis Macmacson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macmacson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucan was covering up waiting for the punch and Macmacson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macmacson (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macmacson wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macmacson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macmacson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macmacson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macmacson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Macmacson is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macmacson slips nicely into half guard.
Macmacson prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Macmacson is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Lucan is looking to control Macmacson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan wants to improve his position but Macmacson is controlling well.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macmacson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macmacson (2) vs (2) Lucan
Macmacson keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Macmacson keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Macmacson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Macmacson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Macmacson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macmacson (4) vs (2) Lucan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucan holds on and takes a little breather.
Lucan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lucan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macmacson (4) vs (4) Lucan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan pushes down on Macmacson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macmacson is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macmacson is positioning himself well to prevent Lucan advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macmacson (4) vs (7) Lucan
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Macmacson is trying to control Lucan's posture but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan tries for a kimura but Macmacson is defending well.
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macmacson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Macmacson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macmacson (8) vs (7) Lucan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macmacson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macmacson (10) vs (7) Lucan
Macmacson controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is looking to get to half guard.
Lucan tries to control the position but Macmacson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Macmacson (13) vs (7) Lucan
Macmacson gets his hands free as Lucan looks to control.
Lucan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Macmacson gets his way!
Lucan tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan just trying to survive but Macmacson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lucan staying busy and making it hard for Macmacson to control.
Macmacson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macmacson wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Lucan wants to hold on but Macmacson pushes him away.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Macmacson maintains control.
Lucan regains half guard.
Macmacson wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Macmacson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macmacson content to control rather than advance.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Macmacson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan has a hand on Macmacson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macmacson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macmacson (16) vs (7) Lucan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macmacson wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson wants to control but instead Lucan manages to regain half guard.
Lucan is doing well to control the position and prevent Macmacson from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Macmacson is very close to passing his half guard.
Macmacson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucan trying to control but Macmacson postures up.
Macmacson wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to control but Macmacson is keeping busy.
Lucan actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan keeping hold of Macmacson's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is pressing down on Macmacson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macmacson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macmacson has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Macmacson from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macmacson is aware though and is defending well.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Macmacson tries to pass.
Macmacson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Macmacson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lucan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Macmacson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lucan pulls down on the head and he's put Macmacson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edwin Lucan!
During a confident post fight interview, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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