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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ruslan Tagirbekov (ranked 1055 p4p, 120 weight class) and Douglas Dannis (ranked 4416 p4p, 0 weight class). Tagirbekov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Tagirbekov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Douglas Dannis!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tagirbekov gets a clinch.
Tagirbekov successfully pulls guard.
Tagirbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dannis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tagirbekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dannis is one step ahead there.
Tagirbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dannis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tagirbekov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dannis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tagirbekov. Score +3 for passing guard: Tagirbekov (0) vs (3) Dannis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagirbekov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dannis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dannis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dannis prevents Tagirbekov from improving his position.
Dannis is thwarting Tagirbekov's attempts to control the position.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dannis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dannis is pressing down on Tagirbekov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tagirbekov is holding on for now.
Dannis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov is looking to improve his position.
Tagirbekov trying to hold on to Dannis's head to control him but Dannis postures up.
Tagirbekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dannis pulls his head out easily.
Tagirbekov wants to get back to full guard.
Tagirbekov is refusing to be controlled, as Dannis sits in half guard.
Tagirbekov is looking to control Dannis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tagirbekov avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tagirbekov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tagirbekov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dannis has passed into half guard!
Tagirbekov trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dannis trying to pass the guard but Tagirbekov defending well.
Dannis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dannis is looking to take a break and control but Tagirbekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tagirbekov is pressing down on Dannis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tagirbekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tagirbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dannis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dannis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dannis trying to control but Tagirbekov is working from the bottom.
Dannis stays in close to Tagirbekov's body and controls the position.
Dannis trying to control but Tagirbekov is working from the bottom.
Tagirbekov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tagirbekov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dannis defends well.
Tagirbekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dannis defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dannis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tagirbekov is keeping the position for now.
Tagirbekov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tagirbekov keeping moving, preventing Dannis from controlling successfully.
Tagirbekov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tagirbekov is trying to control the position but Dannis postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov working for a triangle but Dannis defends it easily.
Dannis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tagirbekov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dannis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tagirbekov pulls down on the head and he's put Dannis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Tagirbekov!
Ruslan Tagirbekov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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