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EMP 8 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 2268 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 1836 p4p, 189 weight class). Spillane comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Nickey Spillane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spillane has hold of one of Naga-Wing's legs. Naga-Wing is fighting the takedown attempt but Spillane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Naga-Wing has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spillane trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naga-Wing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spillane is aware though and is defending well.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spillane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Naga-Wing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spillane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spillane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing has his foot on Spillane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spillane works his way back into a safe position though.
Spillane stopping the sweep attempt from Naga-Wing.
Spillane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing keeping full guard, as Spillane tries to pass.
Naga-Wing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naga-Wing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spillane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Naga-Wing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spillane is aware though and is defending well.
Naga-Wing controlling the position.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Spillane is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Spillane pulls Naga-Wing in to control the position.
Naga-Wing postures up.
Spillane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spillane keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Spillane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Spillane is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing stays in close to Spillane's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spillane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (4) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spillane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling from the top position.
Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing has his foot on Spillane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spillane works his way back into a safe position though.
Naga-Wing looking for a sweep. Not yet Naga-Wing, not yet.
Spillane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spillane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Naga-Wing for as long as he can get away with.
Naga-Wing controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing looking to control.
Spillane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Naga-Wing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spillane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spillane tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spillane trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spillane is one step ahead there.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spillane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep here but Spillane controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing pulls Spillane in close to prevent any damage.
Spillane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naga-Wing wants to hit a switch here but Spillane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Naga-Wing there! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (7) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spillane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spillane passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (10) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
Spillane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spillane won't allow Naga-Wing to sweep him here.
Naga-Wing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spillane defends well.
Spillane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing 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 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Naga-Wing!
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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