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BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akhmat Danzakov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin tries to clinch but Danzakov moves out of range.
Marlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danzakov's waist but Danzakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlin off to one side.
Danzakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danzakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlin.
Danzakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Danzakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danzakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Danzakov
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Danzakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danzakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marlin has picked Danzakov up and slammed him! Danzakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Marlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Danzakov
Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (7) vs (0) Danzakov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzakov tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control.
Marlin works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (10) vs (0) Danzakov
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Danzakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
Danzakov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape.
Marlin looking for the choke from the back.
Good control from Marlin.
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
Marlin controls the position.
Marlin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Danzakov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marlin 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Danzakov for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Danzakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Danzakov right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marlin.
Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
Danzakov turns into Marlin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (10) vs (2) Danzakov
Danzakov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlin tries to get out of the position.
Danzakov stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (12) vs (2) Danzakov
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been informed that Danzakov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marlin continues to stall.
Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danzakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well.
Danzakov looks winded!
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Marlin'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.
More hug and hope from Marlin.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Marlin is pushing down on Danzakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danzakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin stalling.
Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danzakov sees it coming and defends easily.
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Danzakov wants to sweep but Marlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (15) vs (2) Danzakov
Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (17) vs (2) Danzakov
Marlin prevents Danzakov from getting the reversal.
Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Danzakov is trying to reverse the position but instead Marlin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (20) vs (2) Danzakov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Danzakov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danzakov's body.
Danzakov is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape.
Danzakov tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Marlin.
Danzakov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Danzakov tries to buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Marlin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Danzakov is trying to break free.
Marlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Danzakov can't escape the position.
Marlin 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.
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can Danzakov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Danzakov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marlin biding his time, controlling Danzakov.
Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Danzakov wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marlin biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Danzakov right now.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Marlin is working for a rear naked choke. Danzakov is not defending it well and Marlin has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Danzakov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Danzakov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blue Marlin!
A very excited looking Blue Marlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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