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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 4190 p4p, 378 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 18124 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adi Dassler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Ren Naga-Wing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dassler gets tackled into the cage by Naga-Wing. Naga-Wing maintains the clinch.
Naga-Wing turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Naga-Wing manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Naga-Wing (4) vs (0) Dassler
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Dassler is working away.
Dassler tries to improve position but can't.
Dassler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (4) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naga-Wing defends it well.
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naga-Wing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
We've been hearing good reports from Naga-Wing'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naga-Wing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naga-Wing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler trying to mount his opponent but Naga-Wing defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naga-Wing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Naga-Wing has Dassler pulled in close to control his posture.
Dassler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler has gone for a leg lock! Naga-Wing slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dassler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (6) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naga-Wing has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is defending against the submission attempts here by Naga-Wing.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naga-Wing wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler looking for subs from the bottom but Naga-Wing mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (9) vs (2) Dassler
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to reverse the position but Naga-Wing maintains control.
Dassler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Naga-Wing (12) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler tries to roll but Naga-Wing sticks to his back.
Dassler showing good submission defense here.
Naga-Wing working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dassler is trying to break free.
Dassler fending off the submission attempt from Naga-Wing.
Dassler tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Naga-Wing's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dassler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Naga-Wing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naga-Wing defends well.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naga-Wing defends well.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Naga-Wing sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Dassler is keeping the position.
Dassler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Naga-Wing has picked Dassler up and slammed him! Dassler can't keep hold of the triangle and Naga-Wing manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (15) vs (2) Dassler
Naga-Wing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dassler manages to get back to half guard.
Dassler looking for subs from the bottom but Naga-Wing mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (18) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler can't escape the position.
Naga-Wing working for a submission but Dassler is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dassler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dassler wants to sweep but Naga-Wing has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (21) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naga-Wing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dassler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Naga-Wing is looking to advance position but Dassler won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Naga-Wing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control from half guard but Dassler is working away.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.
Dassler is still trying to improve position.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dassler defends it well.
Naga-Wing moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dassler. Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (24) vs (2) Dassler
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dassler tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
Naga-Wing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dassler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Naga-Wing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dassler, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Dassler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Naga-Wing content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dassler tries to improve position but can't.
Naga-Wing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dassler is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naga-Wing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dassler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Naga-Wing off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Naga-Wing (24) vs (6) Dassler
Dassler 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, Naga-Wing has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dassler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Naga-Wing has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dassler looks winded!
Dassler is trying to stick to Naga-Wing's back but Naga-Wing is turning into Dassler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dassler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Naga-Wing. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (26) vs (6) Dassler
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing passes Dassler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing slows the pace down in half guard.
Naga-Wing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dassler manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naga-Wing defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
Ren Naga-Wing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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