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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 2976 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 1302 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red - Damage. Talanoa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tonga. Paea Talanoa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Holmes Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Talanoa smiles and moves away.
Holmes Jr clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Talanoa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Talanoa wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr controls Talanoa momentarily but Talanoa frees himself.
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talanoa has gone for a leg lock! Holmes Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Talanoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes Jr (2) vs (0) Talanoa
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.
Holmes Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talanoa looking for a guillotine here but Holmes Jr defends easily.
Holmes Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talanoa pushes a forearm under Holmes Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Holmes Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paea Talanoa!
Paea Talanoa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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