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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Dom Danky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mazzini swivels and escapes.
Mazzini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazzini wants it to stay on the feet.
Danky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (0) Mazzini
Danky controlling the action here.
Mazzini tries to roll over but Danky keeps him under control.
Danky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danky.
Mazzini works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mazzini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (2) Mazzini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
Mazzini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danky working for a triangle but Mazzini defends it easily.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (2) vs (5) Mazzini
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to control but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Danky'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.
Danky is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danky gets back to half guard.
Mazzini trying to control from half guard but Danky is working away.
Danky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (6) vs (5) Mazzini
A lull in the action here.
Mazzini wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky working for the choke.
Mazzini wants to escape the position.
Danky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Danky is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mazzini is defending well though. Danky let's go of the attempt for now.
Mazzini breaks Danky's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (6) vs (7) Mazzini
Danky looking for a triangle here. Mazzini is fighting it but it looks tight! Danky pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mazzini is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dom Danky!
Dom Danky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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