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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 21835 p4p, 495 weight class) and Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 1910 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Aerials . Akira-Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hokuto Akira-Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hokuto Akira-Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Akira-Magomedov jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akira-Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akira-Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Akira-Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (0) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Akira-Magomedov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Akira-Magomedov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (3) vs (2) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akira-Magomedov defends well.
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akira-Magomedov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Akira-Magomedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (5) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Akira-Magomedov just content to control the position.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Akira-Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akira-Magomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akira-Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Akira-Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akira-Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Akira-Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Akira-Magomedov moves into full mount! Cruz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (8) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Akira-Magomedov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz frees his head quite easily.
Akira-Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Akira-Magomedov prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (5) vs (8) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akira-Magomedov controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Akira-Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akira-Magomedov manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Akira-Magomedov's guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Akira-Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Akira-Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira-Magomedov controlling Cruz's posture.
Akira-Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Akira-Magomedov is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Akira-Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz passes Akira-Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Akira-Magomedov defending well.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira-Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (8) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz swings around for an armbar but Akira-Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (8) vs (10) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Akira-Magomedov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has an active guard here but Akira-Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Akira-Magomedov keeps him under control.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Akira-Magomedov.
Well, if Akira-Magomedov 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.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Akira-Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akira-Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akira-Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akira-Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (12) vs (10) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz's arms.
Akira-Magomedov breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (12) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz looking to control.
Akira-Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akira-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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira-Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira-Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Akira-Magomedov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (12) vs (15) Akira-Magomedov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Akira-Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Akira-Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akira-Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz tries to roll over but Akira-Magomedov keeps him under control.
Akira-Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz has his foot on Akira-Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akira-Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz has his foot on Akira-Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akira-Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Akira-Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akira-Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akira-Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Akira-Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Akira-Magomedov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akira-Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akira-Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (14) vs (15) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akira-Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akira-Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akira-Magomedov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (14) vs (19) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akira-Magomedov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (14) vs (21) Akira-Magomedov
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira-Magomedov wins on points by 21 to 14.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Darian Cruz had this to say: 'Great to see this man back! It's pretty easy decision if you ask us.'. |
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