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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3059 p4p, 372 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 3781 p4p, 0 weight class). Braga comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Pond. Magomedov has chosen Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rashid Magomedov enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braga quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (0) vs (2) Magomedov
We've been hearing good reports from Braga'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.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is trying to control. Braga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Braga is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braga is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Braga trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Braga sees it coming and defends easily.
Braga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Braga is a slippery customer.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Braga! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magomedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Braga turns into him and now he's in Magomedov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov has his foot on Braga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braga works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has his foot on Braga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braga works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Magomedov has his foot on Braga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braga works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov looking for a triangle here. Braga is fighting it but it looks tight! Magomedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Braga is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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