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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Diaz and Manof TheDingos. Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Gasolina. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Manof TheDingos!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. TheDingos is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) TheDingos
TheDingos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
TheDingos is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
TheDingos is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TheDingos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
TheDingos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TheDingos! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) TheDingos
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as TheDingos is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails to advance to TheDingos's back.
TheDingos working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but TheDingos doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos is trying desperately to improve position.
TheDingos wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz looking to control but TheDingos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
TheDingos is in all sorts of trouble here.
TheDingos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diaz.
TheDingos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
TheDingos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz is working for a kimura but TheDingos is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TheDingos gets back to full guard.
TheDingos looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from TheDingos.
Diaz wants to control from the top but TheDingos keeps moving.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and TheDingos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between TheDingos's legs - danger averted.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TheDingos keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
TheDingos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
TheDingos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
TheDingos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TheDingos is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz stands and throws TheDingos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (0) TheDingos
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos can't do much from the bottom here.
TheDingos manages to get back to half guard.
TheDingos actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but TheDingos keeps working.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz trying to control the action but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheDingos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
TheDingos 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.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but TheDingos is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TheDingos wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
TheDingos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos managing to control the position.
TheDingos trying to control the position.
TheDingos has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
TheDingos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TheDingos can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but TheDingos defending well.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
TheDingos tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
TheDingos is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TheDingos is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TheDingos avoid being mounted?
Diaz trying to control from half guard but TheDingos is working away.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. TheDingos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TheDingos regains full guard. Nicely done.
TheDingos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
TheDingos working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheDingos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) TheDingos
TheDingos trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
TheDingos won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz controls TheDingos momentarily but TheDingos frees himself.
TheDingos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheDingos is one step ahead there.
TheDingos stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (5) TheDingos
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz stops TheDingos from passing to mount.
TheDingos trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
TheDingos staying calm.
TheDingos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but TheDingos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (8) vs (7) TheDingos
TheDingos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diaz wants to hold on but TheDingos pushes him away.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (10) TheDingos
Diaz is really stuck here.
TheDingos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diaz breaks TheDingos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (10) TheDingos
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
TheDingos looking to control.
TheDingos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz wants to control from the top but TheDingos keeps moving.
TheDingos looking to control.
TheDingos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheDingos keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
TheDingos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
TheDingos is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
TheDingos keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz advances to half guard.
TheDingos wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but TheDingos is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but TheDingos is working away.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but TheDingos is defending well.
TheDingos trying to control from the bottom.
TheDingos tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz is working for a kimura but TheDingos is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. TheDingos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but TheDingos is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TheDingos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (12) TheDingos
TheDingos is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but TheDingos has managed to sneak the leg through.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
TheDingos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
TheDingos is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TheDingos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TheDingos trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
TheDingos wins on points by 12 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Manof TheDingos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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