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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Sokolov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sokolov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Mahn prevents Sokolov from improving position. Sokolov grinds an elbow into Mahn's temple. Sokolov cracks Mahn with an elbow. That is naaassty. Sokolov working away. Sokolov tries to advance to mount but can't. Sokolov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sokolov landing strikes. Sokolov is chipping away with strikes.
Mahn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Sokolov is looking to advance position but Mahn won't allow it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sokolov drops an elbow to the side of Mahn's head. Sokolov is pressing down on Mahn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahn is holding on for now. Mahn manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Sokolov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahn swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mahn trying to keep a closed guard but Sokolov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sokolov cracks Mahn with a solid left hand. Sokolov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahn on the ground.#SUB2# Mahn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sokolov defends well. Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Mahn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Mahn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahn's head. Sokolov chips away with some ground and pound. Mahn is trying to control the position but Sokolov postures up. Sokolov looking to pass the guard. Sokolov advances to half guard. Sokolov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mahn's thigh. Mahn counters though and makes it back to full guard. Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Mahn is keeping the position.#SUB2# Mahn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sokolov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sokolov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Mahn keeping full guard, as Sokolov tries to pass. Sokolov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sokolov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Mahn gets back to half guard. Sokolov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Mahn is looking for a sweep. Sokolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sokolov wants to free his trapped foot but Mahn is holding on for dear life with his legs. Sokolov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mahn looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4# Mahn is looking to control Sokolov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahn avoid being mounted? Mahn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Mahn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokolov is aware though and is defending well. Sokolov scoring with punches to the head and body. Sokolov is working Mahn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sokolov is in close to Mahn's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sokolov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2# Mahn has his foot on Sokolov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokolov works his way back into a safe position though. Sokolov passes Mahn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sokolov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sokolov slips a nice elbow through Mahn's hands, connecting with Mahn's forehead. Mahn won't allow Sokolov to pass to mount. #SUB2# Mahn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lev Sokolov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD# Mahn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sokolov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Sokolov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Mahn is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.
Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahn is retaining full guard. Sokolov is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokolov. Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Mahn is keeping the position. Mahn has control of Sokolov's left arm, preventing Sokolov from doing any damage. #T1# Mahn can't keep his opponent in guard - Sokolov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahn can do to turn this around? Sokolov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sokolov tries to pass to full mount but Mahn defends it. Sokolov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mahn's thigh. Mahn counters though and makes it back to full guard. Mahn keeping full guard, as Sokolov tries to pass. Sokolov is in close to Mahn's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SUB2# Mahn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokolov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokolov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sokolov is looking to advance position but Mahn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Mahn tries to control but Sokolov wriggling away. Sokolov is looking to improve his position but Mahn isn't that keen on the idea. Sokolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sokolov tries to get out of the position. Sokolov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Mahn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Mahn trying to control the action but Sokolov is working from the bottom. #T3# Sokolov wants to improve his position but Mahn is controlling well.
#SUB2# Mahn is trying to work for a kimura but Sokolov is defending well.
Mahn stalling. #SUB2# Mahn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokolov wants to improve his position but Mahn is controlling well.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Sokolov has a hand on Mahn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mahn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2# Mahn is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mahn extends the arm and Sokolov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tales Mahn! |
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