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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 7287 p4p, 280 weight class) and Ahmed Magomedov (ranked 8663 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Volg Zangief! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ahmed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zangief tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Zangief pushes him away.
Zangief darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Zangief into the cage.
Zangief displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zangief shoots and misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zangief (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Zangief can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Zangief gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zangief (2) vs (2) Magomedov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zangief has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Zangief manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (5) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is holding Zangief down, trying to stall.
Zangief is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Zangief is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zangief wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief gets to mount! Magomedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zangief (7) vs (2) Magomedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief manages to capitalize on a mistake by Magomedov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zangief (10) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Zangief is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov is keeping busy.
Zangief avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Zangief is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Zangief is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zangief is looking for the choke from the back position but Magomedov is controlling his hands well.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Zangief breaks the grip.
Magomedov tries to roll but Zangief sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zangief tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Zangief keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to break Magomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zangief will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zangief gets his way!
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zangief. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zangief's arms.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Zangief is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zangief is looking for the choke from the back position but Magomedov is controlling his hands well.
Zangief looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from getting a body triangle.
Zangief is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zangief working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking for the RNC.
Magomedov tries to escape but Zangief has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Zangief just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Zangief gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zangief's arms.
Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Zangief gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Zangief trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zangief is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zangief.
Magomedov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zangief passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (13) vs (2) Magomedov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to control but instead Magomedov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zangief passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Zangief is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zangief pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (16) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Zangief maintains control.
Zangief avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zangief (19) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zangief with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zangief avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zangief takes the fight on points by 19 to 2. |
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