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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1542 p4p, 179 weight class). Braga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snake Pond. Spillane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spillane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (0) vs (2) Spillane
Braga is trying is best to control the position here.
Braga is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Braga avoid being mounted?
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 gets back to full guard.
Spillane passes Braga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Braga is defending well.
Braga tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spillane pulls his head out easily.
Spillane trying to mount his opponent but Braga defends it.
Braga tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga won't allow Spillane to pass to mount.
Braga wants to get back to full guard.
Braga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
Spillane stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Braga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braga is keeping the position for now.
Spillane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spillane is pushing down on Braga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braga is fighting to maintain full guard but Spillane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braga wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spillane passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (0) vs (5) Spillane
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spillane off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Braga (4) vs (5) Spillane
Braga looking to break Spillane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spillane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Braga keeps control of the position as Spillane tries to break free.
Braga tries to get the hooks in deep but Spillane pushed the leg off.
Braga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga keeps control of the position as Spillane tries to break free.
Spillane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Braga is keen to just control but Spillane is a slippery customer.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Spillane defends it.
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Braga is trying to control. Spillane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braga is looking for a kimura but Spillane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braga to get the leverage.
Spillane regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (4) vs (7) Spillane
Braga trying to control here.
Spillane prevents Braga from improving his position.
Spillane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Braga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Braga has his feet on Spillane's thighs here. He's pushed Spillane off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spillane screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Braga!
Reggie Braga is the new super heavyweight champion!
Reggie Braga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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