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BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Micah Murray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Nurbolatov has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murray (0) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Murray wants to control but Nurbolatov postures up.
Murray tries to buck Nurbolatov off but Nurbolatov is having none of it.
Nurbolatov swings around for an armbar but Murray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurbolatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (2) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurbolatov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Nurbolatov controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov controlling the position.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murray continues to stall.
Murray'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.
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
Nurbolatov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nurbolatov is tightening it up a little... Murray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nurbolatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov 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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