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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Akhmat Danzakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danzakov but Danzakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danzakov has a takedown stuffed.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Danzakov shakes him off and moves away.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danzakov swivels and escapes.
Danzakov fails with the takedown.
Danzakov has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmat Danzakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee pulls guard.
Danzakov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danzakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danzakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danzakov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (0) vs (2) Lee
Danzakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danzakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzakov is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzakov keeps working.
Danzakov manages to get back to half guard.
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is keen to just control but Danzakov is a slippery customer.
Danzakov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Danzakov defending well.
Danzakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danzakov tries to get out of the position.
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Lee 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 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee is pressing down on Danzakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danzakov is holding on for now.
Danzakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the action but Danzakov is working from the bottom.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Danzakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danzakov defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee pushing down on Danzakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is pressing down on Danzakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danzakov is holding on for now.
Danzakov wants to get back to full guard.
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Danzakov is not content to let Lee control the position.
We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Danzakov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danzakov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzakov keeps working.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danzakov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Danzakov moves into full guard.
Lee stands and throws Danzakov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danzakov (0) vs (13) Lee
Danzakov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danzakov (0) vs (16) Lee
Danzakov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Danzakov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
Lee tightening his grip on Danzakov, looking for the choke.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
Danzakov is working hard here to advance position.
Danzakov breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (2) vs (16) Lee
Danzakov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Danzakov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danzakov has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (2) vs (18) Lee
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Danzakov keeps moving.
Danzakov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Danzakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danzakov. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (2) vs (21) Lee
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danzakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov can't escape the position.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee tries to control but Danzakov wriggling away.
Lee prevents Danzakov from getting the reversal.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to control the pace but Danzakov is squirming around nicely.
Danzakov working to try and regain half guard.
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Danzakov defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Danzakov is having none of it.
Danzakov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danzakov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee not doing much here.
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Danzakov is breathing heavily.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danzakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danzakov sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee wants to take a breather but Danzakov is having none of it.
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Danzakov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee is taking a breather. Danzakov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Danzakov is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
Danzakov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lee pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (2) vs (24) Lee
Danzakov is trying to escape the mount.
Lee looking to control but Danzakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Danzakov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danzakov (2) vs (27) Lee
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Danzakov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee has the hooks in. Danzakov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lee passes his arm under Danzakov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Danzakov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mo Lee! |
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