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Midget Champions RD2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Verne Troyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Troyer to the ground. Magomedov is now in Troyer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Troyer (0) vs (2) Magomedov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Troyer managing to control the position.
Troyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Troyer has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troyer is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Troyer is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Troyer controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Troyer has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Troyer controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Troyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Troyer looking to control.
Troyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Troyer pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer trying to control the position.
Troyer looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Troyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Troyer has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Troyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Troyer is retaining full guard.
Troyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Troyer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Troyer has switched to an armbar! Magomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Verne Troyer!
Verne Troyer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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