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WVTSW S01 WK2B PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2074 p4p, 208 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 1931 p4p, 195 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr gets tackled into the cage by Taranin. Taranin maintains the clinch.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diame Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taranin uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Taranin
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diame Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taranin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it.
Diame Jr is looking to pass Taranin's guard but actually Taranin recovers to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Taranin has control of Diame Jr's left arm, preventing Diame Jr from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is trying to keep Diame Jr in close.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (10) vs (0) Taranin
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diame Jr tries to control but Taranin wriggling away.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr is really struggling to control Taranin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Taranin to get half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taranin.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taranin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diame Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taranin has tightened it up now! Diame Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!
After winning the bout, Segey Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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