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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3160 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Diggs (ranked 1997 p4p, 0 weight class). Braga comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Pond. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Robert Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggs's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diggs to keep the fight standing.
Diggs has Braga pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diggs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Braga tumbling to the mat - Diggs dives into Braga's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (0) vs (2) Diggs
Braga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggs defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs stands and throws Braga's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (0) vs (5) Diggs
Braga is looking for a sweep.
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.
Braga is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Braga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Braga is looking to reverse the position.
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braga keeps working.
Diggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Braga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (5) Diggs
Diggs tries to get to full guard but Braga has control of the leg.
Diggs keeping control of the position.
Diggs is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diggs is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diggs avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
Diggs being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braga stopping the sweep attempt from Diggs.
Braga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diggs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Braga is now in half guard.
Diggs is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diggs defends it well.
Diggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (5) vs (5) Diggs
Braga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
Diggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diggs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braga.
Braga controlling the position easily from mount.
Diggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga controlling the pace for now.
Diggs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Braga (8) vs (5) Diggs
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga has good solid back control here.
Braga has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diggs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diggs fending off the submission attempt from Braga.
I really don't envy Diggs right now.
Diggs keeps trying to improve his position.
Braga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diggs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diggs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking for a rear naked choke here but Diggs reverses the position brilliantly into Braga's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (8) vs (7) Diggs
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (10) vs (7) Diggs
Diggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braga wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Braga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Braga tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggs is retaining full guard.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Diggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braga's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (10) vs (9) Diggs
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diggs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (12) vs (9) Diggs
Braga is stalling in the full guard.
Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Diggs's legs - danger averted.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggs working a defensive guard here.
Braga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs trying to keep a closed guard but Braga is proving a slippery customer.
Braga trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Braga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga is pushing down on Diggs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diggs is fighting to maintain full guard but Braga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braga is thwarting Diggs's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Diggs looking to control.
Braga is fighting to break Diggs's control of his arms but Diggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggs working for a triangle but Braga defends it easily.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Braga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (15) vs (9) Diggs
Braga trying to control the action but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Braga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggs tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Braga taking a breather here.
Braga working away.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggs keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Diggs's face as Braga controls the position.
Braga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Braga wants to control but Diggs is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga happy to just control the position for now.
Diggs regains half guard.
Diggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Braga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Braga's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Braga (15) vs (13) Diggs
Diggs has the hooks in. Braga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Braga fending off the submission attempt from Diggs.
Diggs looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to break free.
Diggs looking for the choke from the back.
Braga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Braga preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diggs.
Braga is really stuck here.
Diggs is looking for the choke from the back position but Braga is controlling his hands well.
Braga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Diggs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Braga defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braga takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Reggie Braga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview. |
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