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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Dannis (ranked 5277 p4p, 475 weight class) and Dinislam Gazimagomedov (ranked 6641 p4p, 514 weight class). Dinislam Gazimagomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Dannis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dinislam Gazimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dannis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gazimagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dannis!
Dannis regains half guard.
Dannis is concentrating on defense, preventing Gazimagomedov from advancing position.
Gazimagomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dannis's thigh. Dannis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gazimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Dannis is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov trying to control but Dannis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazimagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dannis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gazimagomedov is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gazimagomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dannis is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gazimagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gazimagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dannis is staying active underneath Gazimagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dannis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gazimagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Dannis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dannis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dannis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gazimagomedov controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dannis pulls Gazimagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Gazimagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dannis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gazimagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dannis counters with a stiff right hand.
Dannis closes the distance and clinches up with Gazimagomedov, looking for a takedown. Dannis pushes Gazimagomedov against the cage but Gazimagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gazimagomedov fails with the takedown
and Dannis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dannis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dannis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dannis lands in his opponent's guard.
Gazimagomedov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dannis manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dannis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dannis controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Douglas Dannis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gazimagomedov.
Dannis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dannis 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.
Dinislam Gazimagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dannis wants to pass the guard but Gazimagomedov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dannis is thwarting Gazimagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Dannis trying to pass the guard but Gazimagomedov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to hold on to Dannis's head to control him but Dannis postures up.
Dannis controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gazimagomedov walks into a jab.
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch.
Dannis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dannis closes the distance and clinches.
Dannis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gazimagomedov looking for a takedown.
Gazimagomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gazimagomedov tries to work over Dannis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Dannis.
Dannis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazimagomedov can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Dannis to work.
Gazimagomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gazimagomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Dannis slowing the pace effectively.
Gazimagomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dannis smiles and moves away.
Douglas Dannis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dinislam Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov thows a leg kick but Dannis checks it
and Dannis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gazimagomedov's knee momentarily.
Gazimagomedov misses with a double jab
and Dannis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but Dannis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dannis jumps into guard, dragging Gazimagomedov to the mat.
Gazimagomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dannis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gazimagomedov, into his guard.
Gazimagomedov has an active guard here but Dannis has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dannis lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dannis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gazimagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Dannis shows good takedown defense.
As Gazimagomedov backs away, Dannis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dannis forces Gazimagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Gazimagomedov jumps guard but Dannis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dannis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but Dannis won't allow it.
Douglas Dannis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dinislam Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but Dannis won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the position but instead, Dannis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gazimagomedov into the cage.
Gazimagomedov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dannis tries a body shot but Gazimagomedov blocks it.
Dannis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dannis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dannis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dannis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dannis trying to control but Gazimagomedov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dannis controlling from the top position.
Gazimagomedov wants to stand and escape but Dannis is having none of it.
Gazimagomedov has Dannis pulled in close to control his posture.
Dannis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dannis is pushing down on Gazimagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gazimagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Dannis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gazimagomedov wants to control but Dannis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dannis 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.
Gazimagomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dannis content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dannis tries for a takedown but Gazimagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gazimagomedov tries to sprawl but Dannis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gazimagomedov is trying to control but Dannis manages to pass to mount!
Dannis wants to control the pace but Gazimagomedov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dannis swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douglas Dannis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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