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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Renato Braga (ranked 6559 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Leodin (ranked 24880 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Renato Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leo Leodin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Braga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Braga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leodin after a bit of a struggle.
Leodin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braga decides to pull guard.
Braga trying to control the position here.
Leodin passes into half guard.
Leodin seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leodin 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. Leodin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (0) Leodin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga moves into full mount! Leodin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (5) vs (0) Leodin
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.
Leodin is controlling an arm, preventing Braga from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Braga controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga prevents Leodin from getting the reversal.
Braga content just to control the position here.
Leodin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braga.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leodin reaches up to try and control the position but Braga seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Leodin rolls and tries to escape and now Braga has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Braga (8) vs (0) Leodin
Braga is working for a rear naked choke. Leodin is not defending it well and Braga has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Leodin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Leodin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Braga! |
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