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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3114 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 7273 p4p, 670 weight class). Braga comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Pond. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Winnfield tries to clinch there but Braga circles away.
Braga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winnfield manages to circle out of the way.
Winnfield clinches up against the cage.
Winnfield jumps into guard, dragging Braga to the mat.
Winnfield being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Braga controlling the action here.
Braga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winnfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (3) vs (0) Winnfield
Braga wants to take Winnfield's back but he can't do it this time.
Winnfield is looking to get to half guard.
Braga controlling his opponent.
Braga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling from mount.
Winnfield stops Braga from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Braga can't control as he wanted to and Winnfield manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Braga controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Winnfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (6) vs (0) Winnfield
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Winnfield is holding on tight.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga fails to take his opponent's back.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield stops Braga from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Winnfield is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Braga is looking to work his way around to Winnfield's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Braga looking for a guillotine from mount but Winnfield is having none of it.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Braga is looking to work his way around to Winnfield's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winnfield tries to improve his position but instead Braga has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Braga (9) vs (0) Winnfield
Braga is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Braga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Braga slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winnfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braga biding his time, controlling Winnfield.
Braga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Braga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winnfield.
Braga trying to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braga controls the position.
Braga goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Winnfield escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (9) vs (2) Winnfield
Braga wants to control but Winnfield is keeping busy.
Braga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Winnfield trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield being controlled here momentarily.
Winnfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braga'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.
Braga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winnfield's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (11) vs (2) Winnfield
Braga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (14) vs (2) Winnfield
Braga is staying tight to Winnfield's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Winnfield wants to control but Braga postures up.
Winnfield is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
Braga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winnfield keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Winnfield is looking to reverse the position.
Braga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winnfield, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Winnfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winnfield trying to remain calm as Braga controls from the top position.
Further stalling from Braga.
Braga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling the position from side mount.
Braga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braga happy to just control the position for now.
Braga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winnfield regains half guard there - taking advantage of Braga's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braga takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Reggie Braga thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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