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Event:
TGC 60: Gagnon vs Maybetter
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. Smith catches Braga right on the button with a cross.
Braga has a takedown stuffed.
Braga shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a jab when Braga was well out of range.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Braga tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Braga drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Braga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Braga has been cut.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Braga shrugs off. #T1#
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Braga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Braga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aaron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Braga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Braga ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Braga staying out of range there.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Braga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Braga slips a jab from Smith.#T2##TD2#
Braga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braga tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Braga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Braga looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Braga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braga walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Braga.#T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braga.#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch.
Braga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braga being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Braga seems unphased.
Smith staying out of range there.#T4#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Braga slips a jab from Smith.
Smith cracks Braga with an open hand slap.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braga wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Braga walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Braga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Braga.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braga, as that shot connected.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a hook but Braga blocks it.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nice shot by Smith.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a series of punches but Braga avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Braga slips a straight right by Smith.
Braga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Braga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braga can do to turn this around?
Braga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Braga tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Braga slips under a jab from Smith.#CL2#
Braga instigates a clinch.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aaron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Braga slips a jab from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Braga's head.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith jabs Braga right on the nose. Braga blinks but takes it well.
Braga moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braga.
Braga tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Braga.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Braga.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Braga counters by moving into the clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Braga jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Braga shrugs off.
Braga blocks an elbow strike.#T4##BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a right hand that Braga ducks under and follows up with a left that Braga also avoids with ease.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga is looking to clinch.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Braga has managed to clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braga blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Braga dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Braga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braga doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Braga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith scores with a jab.
Braga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith sets himself, and Braga steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Braga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Braga wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Jab by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Braga on the side of the head.
Braga slips a straight right by Smith.#T1#
Braga moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Braga wants to clinch.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Braga's head backwards.
Smith misses with a hook. Braga ducked under it nicely.
Braga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Smith misses.
Braga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aaron Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Braga drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
#T2#
Braga tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
Braga avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Braga blocks the elbow strike.
Braga tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Braga jumps guard but Smith stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aaron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braga letting Smith take a breather here.#T3#
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Braga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Braga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Braga staying out of range there.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Braga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Braga happy to just control the position for now.
Smith is not content to let Braga control the position. #T4#
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Braga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Braga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Braga drags him back down.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to buck Braga off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reggie Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Braga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Smith!
An out of breath Aaron Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 18
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Braga.
Schrijber trying to remain calm as Braga controls from the top position.
Braga cracks Schrijber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schrijber is looking for a sweep.
Braga controls the position from side control.
Schrijber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Braga tries to move to mount but Schrijber blocks the move with his legs.
Braga gets to mount! Schrijber was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Schrijber is working away.
Schrijber is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Braga controlling the pace.
It looks like Braga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schrijber wants to control but Braga is keeping busy.
Braga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Braga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schrijber tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Braga connects with a nice short shot to Schrijber's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schrijber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Braga. #SUB2#
Braga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Schrijber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schrijber tries to get to full guard but Braga has control of the leg.
Schrijber is working hard here to advance position.
Braga is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Schrijber is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schrijber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schrijber.
Braga throwing strikes from guard but Schrijber blocks nicely.
Schrijber can't keep his opponent in guard - Braga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Braga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga avoids the attempt from Schrijber to control.#T4#
Braga breaks from Schrijber's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga controlling the position easily from mount.
Braga is continuing to stall.
Braga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Braga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Braga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga prevents Schrijber from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Braga dominated that round.
That's time! Schrijber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Schrijber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schrijber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Braga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braga avoids it.
Braga is working for takedown but Schrijber is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schrijber.
Schrijber lands a left hand.
Schrijber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Braga.
Jan Schrijber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Schrijber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schrijber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braga is defending well for now.
Schrijber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schrijber obliges.
Schrijber misses with a punch on the inside.
Braga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Schrijber misses with a knee to the head.
Braga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Schrijber turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schrijber seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Braga can turn it around.
Braga avoiding damage as Schrijber throws knees to the body.
Braga managing to block the knees to the body from Schrijber.
#TD2#
Braga pulls Schrijber into guard.
Schrijber won't allow Braga to sweep him here.
Schrijber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schrijber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga pulls Schrijber in to control the position.
Braga wants to hit a switch here but Schrijber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Braga there!
Braga is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Braga tries to hold on but Schrijber pushes him away.
Braga is working to get back to half guard.
Reggie Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schrijber avoids the attempt from Braga to control.
Braga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Braga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Braga wants to control but Schrijber is having none of it.
Schrijber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Braga regains half guard.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
Schrijber trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Schrijber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Braga.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schrijber wants to control but Braga is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Braga there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Schrijber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Braga rushes Schrijber and presses him up against the cage.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schrijber walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braga jumps guard but Schrijber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schrijber missing with knees to the body.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braga avoids it.
Schrijber lands a nice knee to the body.
Schrijber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braga is defending well for now.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Schrijber has him pressed against the cage.
Jan Schrijber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Braga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber throws a head punch that misses.
Schrijber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braga is defending well for now.
Schrijber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schrijber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Braga avoids it.
Braga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Schrijber lands a knee to the body.
Braga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schrijber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
Braga avoiding damage as Schrijber throws knees to the body.
Schrijber trying to land knees to the body.
Schrijber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braga.
Schrijber gets underhooks to prevent Braga's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Braga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braga tries to clinch but Schrijber is having none of it.
Schrijber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Schrijber closes the distance and clinches.
Schrijber misses with a knee strike.
Schrijber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Braga successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Schrijber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Braga has control of Schrijber's left arm, preventing Schrijber from doing any damage.
Schrijber stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
Braga working a defensive guard here.
Braga wants to hit a switch here but Schrijber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Braga there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrijber wants to control the pace but Braga is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Braga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Schrijber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Braga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Braga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braga.
Braga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Schrijber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Braga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schrijber has managed to get both his arms back between Braga's legs - danger averted.
Braga is looking to sweep but instead, Schrijber has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Braga wants to control but Schrijber is keeping busy.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Schrijber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schrijber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Schrijber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Braga shoots in looking for a takedown. Grappler Worldwide tries to sprawl out of it but Braga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grappler Worldwide manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Grappler Worldwide tries to counter it with a takedown but Braga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Grappler Worldwide 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga lands a leg kick that knocks Grappler Worldwide off balance momentarily.
Braga scores with a nice head shot.
Grappler Worldwide takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Grappler Worldwide looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braga is fending him off so far but Grappler Worldwide persists. Nope, Braga circles away and we're back to standing.
Grappler Worldwide checks a low kick from Braga.
Braga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grappler Worldwide momentarily.
Grappler Worldwide closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grappler Worldwide closes the distance and clinches up with Braga, looking for a takedown. Grappler Worldwide pushes Braga against the cage but Braga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braga moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Grappler Worldwide is rocked!
Grappler Worldwide glances at the clock... BAM! Braga nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Grappler Worldwide crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Grappler Worldwide is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reggie Braga!
After the big win, Reggie Braga made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Braga has Mckay up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Braga decides to pull guard.
Braga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mckay being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is pushing down on Mckay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mckay is fighting to maintain full guard but Braga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mckay has left one of his arms exposed and Braga doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mckay screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Braga!
Reggie Braga very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
KFC: Defended
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortier lands with a nice body kick.
Fortier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Fortier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fortier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fortier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Braga misses
and Fortier counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Braga.
It appears Fortier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braga moves in looking to clinch but Fortier pushes him off.
Fortier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fortier.#T1#
Fortier misses with a head kick.
Hercules Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fortier tries to work over Braga's front leg with a kick but Braga checks it.
Fortier cracks the inside of Braga's front leg.
Braga blocks the body kick.
Fortier lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortier.
Fortier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Fortier throws the kick towards the body but Braga avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Fortier misses.
Fortier throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Braga moves into the clinch.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Braga avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fortier walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Braga shoots in and drives through. Fortier sprawls well.
Fortier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Braga.
Fortier throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
Braga tries to counter with a clinch but Fortier shakes him off and moves away.
Fortier is looking to land body kicks.
Braga wants to counter with a clinch but Fortier pushes him away.
Braga moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Fortier swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Fortier misses with a body kick.
Fortier sets himself, and Braga steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortier avoids it this time.
Fortier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hercules Fortier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Fortier misses.
Braga wants to counter the offense by Fortier and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortier.
Fortier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Braga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fortier.
Fortier misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Fortier gets tackled into the cage by Braga. Braga maintains the clinch. #T4#
Braga blocking some punches.
Fortier misses with a body punch.
Fortier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hercules Fortier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Fortier misses with some punches.
Braga blocks a body shot from Fortier.
Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Braga looking for a takedown. #BC#
Fortier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braga is looking to clinch but Fortier is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga shoots in for a double leg but Fortier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Fortier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Fortier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fortier is looking to land body kicks.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Braga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fortier throws a push kick but Braga slaps the foot to one side.
Braga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fortier.
Braga avoids a kick to the body.
Braga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortier.
Braga wants to counter with a clinch but Fortier pushes him away.
Fortier throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Braga.
Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
Fortier throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Fortier misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Braga moves into the clinch.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fortier walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Braga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Braga tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range.
Braga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hercules Fortier is winning the standup battle so far.
Braga checks the leg kick.
Braga avoids a kick to the body.
Braga tries to counter with a clinch but Fortier shakes him off and moves away.
Braga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortier throws a chopping leg kick but Braga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Fortier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortier misses with a body shot.
Braga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fortier scores with a sloppy right hand. Braga should have avoided that one.
Fortier throws a low kick but Braga avoids it.
Braga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Braga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fortier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Braga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Braga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Braga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fortier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braga can do to turn this around?
Braga tries to pull guard but Fortier holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
Hercules Fortier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortier.
Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Braga controls his hands.
Braga is trying to force a seperation but Fortier has the dominant position.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Fortier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fortier tries to work over Braga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braga prevents a body shot from Fortier.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Braga avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage. #TD2#
Braga jumps into guard, dragging Fortier to the mat.
Braga has Fortier pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Fortier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Braga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fortier sees it coming and defends easily.
Braga content to control rather than advance.
Fortier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Fortier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Fortier scores with a nice right hand.
Fortier throws a push kick but Braga slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Braga moves into range and clinches up with Fortier.
Fortier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Braga prevents a body shot from Fortier.
Braga blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Braga gets control of Fortier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Braga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Braga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braga is pulling down on Fortier's head. It's preventing any offense from Fortier, at least for the moment.#T1#
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Braga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier is not content to let Braga control the position.
Fortier trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Braga trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
Braga wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Braga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braga wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Braga trying to control from Fortier's half guard. Fortier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Braga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Braga looking to sit in guard and control but Fortier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Braga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fortier uses it to pass to side control.
Braga has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Braga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fortier's best efforts.
Braga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fortier is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Braga is doing well to control the position and prevent Fortier from advancing to side control.
Fortier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fortier is working away from the top position though.
Braga tries to get to full guard but Fortier has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier trying to mount his opponent but Braga defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hercules Fortier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Fortier misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fortier.
Braga blocks a leg kick.
Fortier looks for the body kick but Braga saw that one coming. #CL2#
Braga has managed to clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but Fortier holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Fortier.
Fortier lands a hook that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
Braga jumps guard but Fortier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fortier is leaning against Braga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Fortier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortier.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Fortier has him pressed against the cage.
Hercules Fortier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Braga.
Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Braga controls the action.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braga's elbow.
Fortier tries a body shot but Braga blocks it.
Braga fails to pull guard.
Fortier slowing the pace effectively.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hercules Fortier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortier stalling the fight.
Braga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fortier smiles and moves away.
Fortier feints and then cracks Braga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braga down. #T2#
Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braga tries to counter with a clinch but Fortier shakes him off and moves away.
Fortier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortier throws the kick towards the body but Braga avoids it.
Braga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Braga is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fortier.
Braga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braga was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.
Braga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fortier swings for the body but Braga moves out of range.
Braga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fortier.
Fortier looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Braga wants to counter the offense by Fortier and move into the clinch position.
Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braga was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.
Fortier lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Fortier.
Fortier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortier misses with a body kick. #T4#
Braga wants to clinch up but Fortier keeps it at a distance.
Fortier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braga slips a jab from Fortier.
An inside leg kick from Fortier misses.
Braga tries to counter by closing the distance.
Braga takes one to the chin there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Fortier had his way with Reggie Braga in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Fortier lands a nice looking body kick.
Fortier keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortier tried to counter with a leg kick but Braga avoided it.
Fortier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortier.
Fortier sets himself, and Braga steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortier avoids it this time.
Good work by Braga as he checks the leg kick.
Braga wants to counter the offense by Fortier and move into the clinch position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fortier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortier sets himself, and Braga steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortier avoids it this time.
Fortier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortier sets himself, and Braga steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortier avoids it this time.#T1#
Braga avoids the body shot from Fortier.
Fortier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Braga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortier.
Fortier cracks the inside of Braga's front leg.
Braga closes the distance but Fortier moves to the side
and Fortier counters with a leg kick.
Braga moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortier throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Braga moves into the clinch.
Braga tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Braga jumps guard.
Fortier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fortier advances to half guard.
Braga is pressing down on Fortier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fortier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Braga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Braga looking for a sweep. Not yet Braga, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Braga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braga wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.
Fortier is fighting to break Braga's control of his arms but Braga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Braga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortier is one step ahead there.
Braga trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reggie Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braga is looking to sweep but instead, Fortier has passed into half guard.
Braga wants to improve his position but Fortier is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reggie Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hercules Fortier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules Fortier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:44
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercules Fortier!
Hercules Fortier is the new heavyweight champion!
Hercules Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1542 p4p, 179 weight class). Braga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snake Pond. Spillane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spillane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (0) vs (2) Spillane
Braga is trying is best to control the position here.
Braga is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Braga avoid being mounted?
Braga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Braga gets back to full guard.
Spillane passes Braga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Braga is defending well.
Braga tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spillane pulls his head out easily.
Spillane trying to mount his opponent but Braga defends it.
Braga tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga won't allow Spillane to pass to mount.
Braga wants to get back to full guard.
Braga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
Spillane stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Braga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braga is keeping the position for now.
Spillane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spillane is pushing down on Braga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braga is fighting to maintain full guard but Spillane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braga wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spillane passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (0) vs (5) Spillane
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spillane off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Braga (4) vs (5) Spillane
Braga looking to break Spillane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spillane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Braga keeps control of the position as Spillane tries to break free.
Braga tries to get the hooks in deep but Spillane pushed the leg off.
Braga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga keeps control of the position as Spillane tries to break free.
Spillane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Braga is keen to just control but Spillane is a slippery customer.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Spillane defends it.
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Braga is trying to control. Spillane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braga is looking for a kimura but Spillane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braga to get the leverage.
Spillane regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (4) vs (7) Spillane
Braga trying to control here.
Spillane prevents Braga from improving his position.
Spillane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Braga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Braga 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 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Braga!
Reggie Braga is the new super heavyweight champion!
Reggie Braga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3160 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Diggs (ranked 1997 p4p, 0 weight class). Braga comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Pond. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Robert Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggs's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diggs to keep the fight standing.
Diggs has Braga pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diggs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Braga tumbling to the mat - Diggs dives into Braga's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (0) vs (2) Diggs
Braga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggs defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs stands and throws Braga's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (0) vs (5) Diggs
Braga is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Braga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Braga is looking to reverse the position.
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braga keeps working.
Diggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Braga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (5) Diggs
Diggs tries to get to full guard but Braga has control of the leg.
Diggs keeping control of the position.
Diggs is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diggs is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diggs avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
Diggs being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braga stopping the sweep attempt from Diggs.
Braga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diggs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Braga is now in half guard.
Diggs is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diggs defends it well.
Diggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (5) vs (5) Diggs
Braga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
Diggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diggs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braga.
Braga controlling the position easily from mount.
Diggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga controlling the pace for now.
Diggs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Braga (8) vs (5) Diggs
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga has good solid back control here.
Braga has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diggs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diggs fending off the submission attempt from Braga.
I really don't envy Diggs right now.
Diggs keeps trying to improve his position.
Braga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diggs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diggs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking for a rear naked choke here but Diggs reverses the position brilliantly into Braga's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (8) vs (7) Diggs
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (10) vs (7) Diggs
Diggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braga wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Braga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diggs 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.
Braga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Braga tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggs is retaining full guard.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs 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.
Diggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Diggs 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.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braga's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (10) vs (9) Diggs
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diggs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (12) vs (9) Diggs
Braga is stalling in the full guard.
Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Diggs's legs - danger averted.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggs working a defensive guard here.
Braga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs trying to keep a closed guard but Braga is proving a slippery customer.
Braga trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Braga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga is pushing down on Diggs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diggs is fighting to maintain full guard but Braga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braga is thwarting Diggs's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Diggs looking to control.
Braga is fighting to break Diggs's control of his arms but Diggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggs working for a triangle but Braga defends it easily.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Braga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (15) vs (9) Diggs
Braga trying to control the action but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Braga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggs tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Braga taking a breather here.
Braga working away.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggs keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Diggs's face as Braga controls the position.
Braga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Braga wants to control but Diggs is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga happy to just control the position for now.
Diggs regains half guard.
Diggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Braga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Braga's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Braga (15) vs (13) Diggs
Diggs has the hooks in. Braga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Braga fending off the submission attempt from Diggs.
Diggs looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to break free.
Diggs looking for the choke from the back.
Braga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Braga preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diggs.
Braga is really stuck here.
Diggs is looking for the choke from the back position but Braga is controlling his hands well.
Braga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Diggs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Braga defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braga takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Reggie Braga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between J.J. Grey (ranked 4636 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Braga (ranked 3163 p4p, 0 weight class). Braga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snake Pond. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; J.J. Grey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Braga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grey jumps into guard, dragging Braga to the mat.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Braga advances to half guard.
Grey is not content to let Braga control the position.
Grey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.
Braga is looking to advance position but Grey won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey moves into full guard.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braga wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Braga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grey (0) vs (3) Braga
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Braga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Braga wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
Braga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Braga staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Braga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Grey is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
Grey trying to remain calm as Braga controls from the top position.
Braga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Braga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grey is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Braga wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
Braga controls the position.
Braga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grey tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga controls the position from side control.
Braga wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
Grey tries to improve position but can't.
Grey is letting Braga control him for a moment.
Grey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Braga's best efforts.
Braga is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.
Braga works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grey (0) vs (6) Braga
Grey is squirming around, avoiding Braga's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries to reverse the position but Braga maintains control.
Braga controlling the pace for now.
Braga moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Grey (0) vs (9) Braga
Braga is persistently looking for the submission but Grey is defending it well.
Grey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Braga tries to get the hooks in deep but Grey pushed the leg off.
Braga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Braga tries to keep control of the position but Grey is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grey is in bad spot here.
Braga patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Braga's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Braga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Grey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Grey right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Braga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Grey's body.
Grey is in bad spot here.
Braga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Braga just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Grey turns into Braga and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grey (2) vs (9) Braga
Grey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Braga's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey wants to pass to mount but Braga is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braga.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga controls Grey momentarily but Grey frees himself.
Grey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grey preventing the sweep.
Braga trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grey won't allow Braga to sweep him here.
Braga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Braga can't keep his opponent in guard - Grey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grey 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. Grey eventually gives up the hold.
Grey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Braga gets full guard.
Braga keeping full guard, as Grey tries to pass.
Grey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grey looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga 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.
Braga has control of Grey's left arm, preventing Grey from doing any damage.
Braga looking to control.
Braga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grey advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grey (5) vs (9) Braga
Braga is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Braga wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Braga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Braga has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grey (5) vs (11) Braga
Grey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braga passes into half guard.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grey is staying active underneath Braga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
Braga controlling the action here.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Grey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braga trying to mount his opponent but Grey defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Grey defends it.
Braga controlling the pace.
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
Braga passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grey (5) vs (14) Braga
Grey is looking for a sweep.
Braga just content to control the position.
Braga wants to control but Grey is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries for a kimura but Grey is defending well.
Grey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Braga happy to just control the position for now.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Grey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braga wins on points by 14 to 5.
Reggie Braga very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Crow (ranked 5589 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Braga (ranked 3109 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Going Down. Braga has chosen Snake Pond as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Reggie Braga was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Crow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Braga has managed to clinch.
Braga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Braga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Crow wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (0) vs (2) Braga
Crow working a defensive guard but Braga manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (0) vs (5) Braga
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow tries to improve position but can't.
Braga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Crow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crow, who protects the arm well.
Crow seems a little lost for a moment, as Braga dominates the positioning.
Crow is trying to get back to half guard.
Crow wants to control but Braga postures up.
Crow is trying to escape the position but Braga is controlling the position.
Braga working away.
Braga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crow has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Braga trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Braga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is not content to let Braga control the position.
Crow sneaks back into half guard.
Crow wants to control but Braga is keeping busy.
Braga wants to take a breather but Crow is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga wants to pass to mount but Crow is defending the position.
Braga is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to improve his position.
Braga is trying to control. Crow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Braga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Braga moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (0) vs (8) Braga
Crow struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Braga's guard! Nice work there by Crow! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (8) Braga
Crow wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (10) Braga
Braga uses his free foot to push down on Crow's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crow. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (2) vs (13) Braga
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga fails to take his opponent's back.
Braga tries to control but Crow wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to escape the mount.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crow is trying to escape the mount.
Crow has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Braga's lack of action.
Crow is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (2) vs (16) Braga
Crow tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
Braga trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Crow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Braga's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Braga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braga wants to control but Crow is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.
Crow is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga wants to free his trapped foot but Crow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Braga in particular looking to stall.
Crow trying to control here.
Crow is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Braga seems to be looking for submissions.
Braga is keen to just control but Crow is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga is working for a kimura but Crow is defending it quite comfortably.
Braga trying to control the pace.
Crow wants to control but Braga is keeping busy.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Crow is working away.
Crow wants to improve his position but Braga is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (2) vs (19) Braga
Braga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Braga trying to control the action but Crow is working from the bottom.
Braga goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Braga but great work by Crow. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crow (6) vs (19) Braga
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to improve his position.
Braga keeps trying to improve his position.
Crow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Braga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crow's guard! Nice work there by Braga! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (6) vs (21) Braga
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Braga being controlled here momentarily.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Crow is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crow looking for a sweep. Not yet Crow, not yet.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (6) vs (24) Braga
Braga controls the position.
Braga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crow, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to control Braga's posture but Braga avoids it.
Crow is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
Braga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Crow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow struggling a bit here.
Crow is not content to let Braga control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braga wins on points by 24 to 6.
Reggie Braga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
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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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
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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Event:
KFC 28: Johnson vs Steve
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Braga gets caught napping as Machado dives in and scores a takedown. Braga manages to retain guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Machado keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado can't keep his opponent in guard - Braga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machado trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga controlling the action here.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Braga is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Machado is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reggie Braga!
Reggie Braga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
KFC 26: Mann vs Potter II
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Braga avoids the body shot from Kan.
Braga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kan.
Kan throws a body shot but no joy.
Braga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kan misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Kan misses its intended target.
Kan loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Kan lands with a right hand.
Kan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Kan.
Braga throws a leg kick
and Kan counters with a nice uppercut.
Braga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kan misses the shot to the body.
Oori Kan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kan. Those never looked like landing.
Braga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Braga rather than just go for the knockout.
Kan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braga tries to counter by clinching up but Kan breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kan.
Kan misses with an uppercut.
Braga fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kan! But no joy.
Kan loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga is looking to clinch. #T2#
Kan scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kan. Braga does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Braga closes the distance and pushes Kan back into the cage.#TD#
Braga pulls guard effortlessly.
Braga 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.
Kan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braga is adopting a defensive guard.
Kan tries to stand but Braga is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Kan won't allow Braga to sweep him here.
Braga trying to control the position here.
Braga 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.#SUB#
Kan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Braga to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Braga pulls down on the head and he's put Kan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reggie Braga!
Reggie Braga very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
KFC 19: Kennedy vs Steve
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braga quickly recovers to half guard.
Braga wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
Braga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
Cena being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Cena got a little sloppy there for a moment and Braga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cena has managed to get both his arms back between Braga's legs - danger averted.
Braga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is looking to stand up but Braga won't let him.
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cena manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga pushing down on Cena's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Cena trying to control but Braga postures up.
Braga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cena punching from the bottom.
Braga not doing much here.
Braga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cena!
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Cena tries to escape but Braga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cena is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Braga working for the choke.
Braga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cena's body.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braga working for the choke.
Braga just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cena is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cena wants to get back to his feet.
Cena tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Cena is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Braga gets his way!
Cena trying to control the hands but Braga won't let him.
Braga keeps control of the position easily here as Cena tries to buck him off.
Braga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cena for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Braga continues to stall.#SUB#
Braga is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cena knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cena for a finish.
Braga has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Braga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Cena dives in and scores a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Braga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cena is one step ahead there.
Cena stays in close to Braga's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braga holds on and takes a little breather.
More hug and hope from Braga.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cena trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Braga enables Cena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Braga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Braga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cena manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Braga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cena keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Braga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Braga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braga has managed to get both his arms back between Cena's legs - danger averted.
Braga controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cena's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Cena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga passes the guard and advances to mount!
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braga forces the positional change into back control.
Braga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cena.
Cena is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Cena do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reggie Braga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cena tries to clinch up but Braga circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Cena closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Braga did well to prevent Cena getting side control.
Braga tries to get to full guard but Cena has control of the leg.
Cena is just content to waste time from the top position. Braga takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Braga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braga pulls Cena in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braga's guard.
Reggie Braga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braga has Cena pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Braga keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braga is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Braga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cena can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Braga is sitting in close to Cena's body. Cena has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Braga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Braga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cena.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Cena!
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Event:
KFC 14: Cobra vs Mumba
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Braga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Braga content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Braga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Braga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Braga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ho for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Ho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ho can't keep his opponent in guard - Braga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ho looking for submissions off his back.
Braga trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Braga wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Braga controlling from mount.
Braga fails to advance to Ho's back.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Ho has given up his back. Will we see Braga going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Braga looking to break Ho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Braga controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Braga dominated that round.
That's time! Braga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Braga.
Braga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sebastian Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ho scores with a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Braga continues to stall.
Braga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?#T1#
Braga wants to pass to mount but Ho is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga looks to land a strike but Ho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braga controlling from the top position.
Ho keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
We've been informed that Ho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Braga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Braga circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Ho shoots in and gets a takedown into Braga's guard.
Ho won't allow Braga to sweep him here.
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Braga has his hands on Ho's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Braga 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Ho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Braga was covering up waiting for the punch and Ho finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Braga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braga managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Ho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More hug and hope from Braga.#SUB#
Braga is working for a submission of some sort.
Braga uses his free foot to push down on Ho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ho.
Braga controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Ho gets back to half guard.
Reggie Braga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braga performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga moves into full mount! Ho won't be happy about that! #T4#
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'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.
Ho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Braga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Braga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Braga!
The defeated Sebastian Ho had this to say: 'i want a rematch'.
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Event:
KFC 8: Leary vs Johnson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Slusarczyk lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Reggie Braga has been cut.
Slusarczyk lands a leg kick that knocks Braga off balance momentarily.
Slusarczyk lands a nice hook to Braga's body. Braga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slusarczyk throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Slusarczyk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slusarczyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Braga under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Slusarczyk.
Nice sprawl there from Slusarczyk as Braga shoots in.
Slusarczyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Braga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slusarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
Slusarczyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Slusarczyk fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slusarczyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braga's head.#T1#
Slusarczyk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Braga takes a step back to recover.
Slusarczyk lands a high kick!
Slusarczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slusarczyk feints and then cracks Braga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braga down.
Slusarczyk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slusarczyk misses the shot to the body.
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slusarczyk tries to clinch up.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Braga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Braga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Slusarczyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Slusarczyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Longin Slusarczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slusarczyk lands with a straight right. Braga didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Slusarczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slusarczyk.
Longin Slusarczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slusarczyk sprawls well. Slusarczyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Slusarczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braga throws a leg kick but Slusarczyk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braga throws out a leg kick but Slusarczyk moves out of range and Braga only half commits.
Braga blocks a head kick by Slusarczyk.
Braga motions for Slusarczyk to come forward. Braga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slusarczyk throws out a loose jab but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slusarczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braga has time to react.
Slusarczyk with a nice cross.
Slusarczyk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A leg kick checked by Slusarczyk.#T4#
Slusarczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slusarczyk checks a leg kick.
Slusarczyk tries to bum rush Braga with a series of wild strikes but Braga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slusarczyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Braga moves out of range of the strikes.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga slips under a jab from Slusarczyk.
Braga attempts a counter takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it well and moves away.
Slusarczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Braga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braga's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slusarczyk lands with a nice body kick.
Slusarczyk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slusarczyk throws the kick towards the body but Braga avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longin Slusarczyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Slusarczyk scores with a four punch combination!
Slusarczyk throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Slusarczyk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Braga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Slusarczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Slusarczyk lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Slusarczyk there.
Slusarczyk lunges at Braga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Braga's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slusarczyk looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Braga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slusarczyk.
Braga walks into a stiff left hand from Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Slusarczyk misses the target.
Braga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slusarczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slusarczyk misses with a body shot.
Braga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slusarczyk sprawls and moves away.
Slusarczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Braga checks the leg kick.
Donk. Slusarczyk catches Braga right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Slusarczyk catches Braga right on the button with a cross.
Braga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Slusarczyk throws a low kick but Braga moves out of range easily.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Braga takes one on the button.
Slusarczyk misses with a body kick. #T2#
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slusarczyk lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slusarczyk defending well as Braga loads up on a big left hand.
Slusarczyk lands a slapping body shot.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slusarczyk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Slusarczyk blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Slusarczyk.
Braga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slusarczyk sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Slusarczyk.#T3#
Slusarczyk lands with a shot to the body.
Braga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it really well and circles away.
Slusarczyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braga avoids the body shot from Slusarczyk.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Braga rushes Slusarczyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Slusarczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slusarczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
Slusarczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slusarczyk tries to clinch up but Braga circles away and keeps his distance.
Slusarczyk lands a head shot.
Slusarczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Braga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slusarczyk throws a looping overhand right but Braga ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Slusarczyk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Braga takes one to the chin there.
Slusarczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slusarczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braga moves away.
Slusarczyk tries to work over Braga's front leg with a kick but Braga checks it.
Slusarczyk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slusarczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slusarczyk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slusarczyk sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Slusarczyk.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longin Slusarczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Slusarczyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slusarczyk takes a swing at Braga's ribcage but misses.
Braga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braga drops his hands momentarily and Slusarczyk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slusarczyk looks to land a combination but Braga avoids it well.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slusarczyk.
Braga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Slusarczyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slusarczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braga was well out of range. Poor timing from Slusarczyk.#T1#
Braga throws a lazy body kick
and Slusarczyk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Braga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slusarczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slusarczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Slusarczyk misses with a head kick.
Slusarczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slusarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slusarczyk swivels and escapes.
Braga blocks a jab.
Slusarczyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braga.
Slusarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily. #T2#
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slusarczyk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Braga takes a step back to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Slusarczyk blocks the leg kick.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Braga blocks the leg kick.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slusarczyk.
Braga wants to clinch.
A jab from Slusarczyk misses.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Slusarczyk tried to score with a low kick but Braga checks it.#T3#
Slusarczyk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Braga.
Braga attempts a counter takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it well and moves away.
Braga throws a low kick but Slusarczyk avoids it.
Slusarczyk is looking to chop away at Braga's legs.
Slusarczyk jabs at Braga's body.
Slusarczyk throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Slusarczyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slusarczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braga misses with a low kick.
Longin Slusarczyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slusarczyk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slusarczyk blocks a low kick nicely.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slusarczyk sprawls well. Slusarczyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Braga moves away from the strike by Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk feints and then cracks Braga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braga down.
Slusarczyk throws a series of punches but Braga moves out of range.
Braga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slusarczyk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slusarczyk is looking to land body kicks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Braga. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slusarczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braga.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Slusarczyk misses.
Braga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longin Slusarczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slusarczyk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braga attempts a counter takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it well and moves away.
Reggie Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slusarczyk scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Longin Slusarczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slusarczyk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Longin Slusarczyk!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov and Reggie Braga. Bilyal Makhov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reggie Braga!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makhov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov jumps into guard, dragging Braga to the mat.
Makhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makhov is controlling Braga's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga is stalling in the full guard.
Braga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov is pulling down on Braga's head. It's preventing any offense from Braga, at least for the moment.
Makhov keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Makhov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braga defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braga won't allow Makhov to sweep him here.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhov 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.
Makhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga stopping the sweep attempt from Makhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makhov is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.
Braga trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makhov controls Braga momentarily but Braga frees himself.
Makhov is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makhov is trying to keep Braga in close.
Makhov has his hands on Braga's head, controlling the position.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Braga stands and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (3) Braga
Makhov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makhov is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Makhov is working away.
Braga is looking to advance position but Makhov won't allow it.
Makhov trying to control but Braga postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to take a breather but Makhov is having none of it.
Makhov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Makhov is defending well.
Makhov tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.
Makhov is not content to let Braga control the position.
Makhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braga is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
Makhov is pressing down on Braga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Braga manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (3) Braga
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Makhov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (5) vs (3) Braga
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to improve position but can't.
Braga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Braga is trying to control but can't.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Braga tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
Makhov 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to roll over but Makhov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makhov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makhov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makhov postures up.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Braga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makhov trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Braga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
Makhov stays in close to Braga's body and controls the position.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Braga is keeping the position.
Makhov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makhov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makhov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (8) vs (3) Braga
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga struggling a bit here.
Makhov controls the position.
Braga is trying to control Makhov's posture but Makhov avoids it.
Makhov trying to control the position but Braga is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhov trying to control the action but Braga is working from the bottom.
Makhov is staying tight to Braga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov is looking to take a break and control but Braga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhov takes the fight on points by 8 to 3. |
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