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SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; August Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucas shoots in but no luck this time.
Engine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucas defends it well.
August Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but Engine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engine counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucas (0) vs (4) Engine
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lucas wants to control but Engine postures up.
Engine just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Engine stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucas'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.
Lucas is trying to control Engine's posture but Engine avoids it.
Engine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucas (0) vs (6) Engine
Engine prevents Lucas from getting the reversal.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Lucas is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Engine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine controlling from mount.
Engine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Engine might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucas wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Lucas is trying desperately to improve position.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Engine.
Lucas tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Engine content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Engine is continuing to stall.
Engine prevents Lucas from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucas is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Engine.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Engine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Engine wants to pass to mount but Lucas is defending the position.
Engine is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (0) vs (9) Engine
Lucas working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Lucas is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Engine controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Engine the control monster continue. Boring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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