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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 1535 p4p, 177 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 5980 p4p, 0 weight class). Spillane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Foggy Dew . Talanoa has chosen Tonga as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spillane moves into the clinch.
Spillane tightens his grip and picks Talanoa up, before dumping him to the ground. Talanoa manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard.
Spillane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Spillane stalling.
Talanoa wants to sweep but Spillane has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (5) vs (0) Talanoa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa struggling a bit here.
Talanoa is looking to regain half guard here but Spillane keeps moving and retains side control.
Talanoa being controlled for a moment.
Spillane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Talanoa for as long as he can get away with.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (5) vs (2) Talanoa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talanoa is looking to advance position but Spillane won't allow it.
Spillane is defending against the submission attempts here by Talanoa.
Talanoa is trying to work for a kimura but Spillane is defending well.
Talanoa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Talanoa is controlling well.
Talanoa is looking for a kimura here.
Spillane is looking for a sweep. Talanoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spillane is looking to control Talanoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spillane avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Talanoa is controlling well.
Talanoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Talanoa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spillane is not content to let Talanoa control the position.
Talanoa is looking for a kimura but Spillane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Talanoa to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to get back to full guard.
Spillane is positioning himself well to prevent Talanoa advancing to mount.
Talanoa is looking to stall here but Spillane recovers full guard.
Spillane pulls Talanoa in close to prevent any damage.
Talanoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spillane is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is pulling down on Talanoa's head. It's preventing any offense from Talanoa, at least for the moment.
Talanoa stopping the sweep attempt from Spillane.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Talanoa looking to pass the guard.
Talanoa trying to control but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Talanoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spillane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (7) vs (2) Talanoa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spillane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spillane slips nicely into half guard.
Spillane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Talanoa wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Talanoa trying to hold on to Spillane's head to control him but Spillane postures up.
Talanoa looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Spillane moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (10) vs (2) Talanoa
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Talanoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane working away.
A lull in the action here as Spillane stalls from top position.
Talanoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Talanoa is letting Spillane control him for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa tries to buck Spillane off but Spillane is having none of it.
Spillane controlling from side mount.
Spillane continues to stall.
Talanoa is trying to improve his position.
Talanoa being controlled for a moment.
Talanoa prevents Spillane from moving into mount.
Talanoa tries to bench press Spillane off him but Spillane keeps the position.
Spillane taking a breather here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Spillane advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spillane (12) vs (2) Talanoa
Talanoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Spillane.
More hug and hope from Spillane.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane trying to control but Talanoa is having none of it.
Talanoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
Talanoa tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spillane avoids the attempt from Talanoa to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Talanoa can't escape the position.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Talanoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Talanoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
After the fight, Nickey Spillane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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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