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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 2674 p4p, 323 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 1511 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Alejandro - Lady Gaga blaring out of the sound system. Talanoa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tonga. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paea Talanoa enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Talanoa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Talanoa
Talanoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Talanoa eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Talanoa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Talanoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Talanoa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Talanoa seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott wants to control but Talanoa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Talanoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Talanoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Talanoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott tries to roll over but Talanoa keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Talanoa eventually gives up the hold.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Talanoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Talanoa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talanoa defends well.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott trying to control the position here.
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Talanoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Talanoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Scott is tightening it up a little... Talanoa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Talanoa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Talanoa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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