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HC GRAP 18 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 33 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danilov after a bit of a struggle.
Thayer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Danilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thayer is trying to keep an underhook but Danilov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Danilov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danilov prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Danilov 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.
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thayer wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danilov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thayer as he works his way to full guard.
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.
Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Thayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Danilov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thayer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thayer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (2) Danilov
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thayer is really struggling to control Danilov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer passes Danilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thayer is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer is looking to advance position but Danilov won't allow it.
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer is just content to waste time from the top position. Danilov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thayer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Danilov has tightened it up now! Thayer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hawaii Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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