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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paea Talanoa (ranked 9407 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 5258 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Talanoa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tonga. On his way into the cage it seems that Paea Talanoa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paea Talanoa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paea Talanoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Talanoa has a takedown stuffed.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston gets underhooks to prevent Talanoa's takedown attempt.
Whiston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Talanoa (0) vs (2) Whiston
We've been hearing good reports from Talanoa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Well, if Whiston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Talanoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.
Talanoa 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: Talanoa (2) vs (2) Whiston
Talanoa is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Talanoa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Talanoa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Whiston screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Talanoa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paea Talanoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Paea Talanoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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