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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andreas Rowland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Akhmat Danzakov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danzakov gets a double leg takedown into Rowland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rowland (0) vs (2) Danzakov
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowland trying to control the position here.
Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rowland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzakov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danzakov controls the pace.
Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Danzakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Danzakov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom.
Rowland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowland tries to get out of the position.
Danzakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danzakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rowland trying to keep a closed guard but Danzakov is proving a slippery customer.
Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowland wants to sweep here but Danzakov controlling him for the moment.
Rowland is breathing heavily.
Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Danzakov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Danzakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully.
Danzakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzakov drops back looking for a leg! Rowland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rowland manages to kick Danzakov off! Danzakov jumps back into Rowland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom.
Danzakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowland is keeping the position for now.
Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzakov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Danzakov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rowland screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Danzakov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Akhmat Danzakov! |
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