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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Akhmat Danzakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mo Lee! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danzakov but Danzakov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Danzakov has a takedown stuffed. Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Danzakov shakes him off and moves away. Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danzakov swivels and escapes. Danzakov fails with the takedown. Danzakov has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmat Danzakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Lee pulls guard. Danzakov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2# Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danzakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danzakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danzakov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (0) vs (2) Lee Danzakov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Danzakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T1##SUB# Danzakov is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (5) Lee Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzakov keeps working. Danzakov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Danzakov actively working from the bottom here. Lee is keen to just control but Danzakov is a slippery customer. Danzakov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lee trying to pass the guard but Danzakov defending well. Danzakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danzakov tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Danzakov actively working from the bottom here. Well, if Lee 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.
#SUB# Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB# Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. Lee is pressing down on Danzakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danzakov is holding on for now. #SUB# Danzakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lee trying to control the action but Danzakov is working from the bottom. Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Danzakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danzakov defends it well. #T3# Danzakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lee pushing down on Danzakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lee is pressing down on Danzakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danzakov is holding on for now. Danzakov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Danzakov actively working from the bottom here. Danzakov is not content to let Lee control the position. We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB# Danzakov actively working from the bottom here. Lee trying to control from half guard but Danzakov is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Danzakov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (8) Lee#SUB2# Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzakov keeps working. #SUB2# Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Danzakov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5##SUB2# Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Danzakov actively working from the bottom here. Danzakov moves into full guard.
Lee stands and throws Danzakov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (11) Lee Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danzakov (0) vs (13) Lee Danzakov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danzakov (0) vs (16) Lee Danzakov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2# Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Danzakov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T6# Danzakov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
#SUB2# Lee tightening his grip on Danzakov, looking for the choke. Danzakov is really stuck here.
Danzakov is working hard here to advance position. Danzakov breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (2) vs (16) Lee Danzakov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB# Danzakov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danzakov has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (2) vs (18) Lee#T7# Lee wants to control from the top but Danzakov keeps moving. Danzakov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Lee uses his free foot to push down on Danzakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danzakov. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (2) vs (21) Lee Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Danzakov is trying desperately to improve position. Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8# Danzakov can't escape the position.
Lee controlling the pace for now. Lee tries to control but Danzakov wriggling away. Lee prevents Danzakov from getting the reversal. Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. Lee wants to control the pace but Danzakov is squirming around nicely. Danzakov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2# Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Danzakov defends it well. #T9# Lee trying to control but Danzakov is having none of it. Danzakov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danzakov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB# Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lee not doing much here.
#SUB# Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB# Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. Danzakov is breathing heavily. Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danzakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danzakov sees it coming and defends easily. Lee wants to take a breather but Danzakov is having none of it. #SUB# Danzakov looking for submissions off his back. Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T11# Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Danzakov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lee is taking a breather. Danzakov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Danzakov is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee controlling the pace. #SUB# Danzakov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lee pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (2) vs (24) Lee Danzakov is trying to escape the mount.
Lee looking to control but Danzakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12# Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Danzakov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danzakov (2) vs (27) Lee#SUB2# Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Danzakov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2# Lee has the hooks in. Danzakov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lee passes his arm under Danzakov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Danzakov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mo Lee! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andreas Rowland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Akhmat Danzakov! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Danzakov gets a double leg takedown into Rowland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rowland (0) vs (2) Danzakov Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rowland trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danzakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rowland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2# Danzakov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rowland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danzakov controls the pace. Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Danzakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Let's hope that Danzakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. It looks like Danzakov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2# Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom. Rowland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowland tries to get out of the position. Danzakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2# Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Danzakov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Rowland trying to keep a closed guard but Danzakov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom. #T4# Rowland wants to sweep here but Danzakov controlling him for the moment. Rowland is breathing heavily. Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've been informed that Danzakov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Danzakov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully. Danzakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5##SUB2# Danzakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danzakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Danzakov drops back looking for a leg! Rowland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rowland manages to kick Danzakov off! Danzakov jumps back into Rowland's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6# Danzakov trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom. Danzakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rowland keeping moving, preventing Danzakov from controlling successfully. #T7# Danzakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowland is keeping the position for now. Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Danzakov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Danzakov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rowland screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Danzakov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Akhmat Danzakov! |
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Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Martini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Akhmat Danzakov! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Danzakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martini (0) vs (2) Danzakov Danzakov prevents Martini from improving his position. Martini is trying to control but can't.
Danzakov trying to control from half guard but Martini is working away. Martini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Martini is refusing to be controlled, as Danzakov sits in half guard. Martini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martini. Danzakov wants to control from the top but Martini keeps moving. Martini trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danzakov wants to control from the top but Martini keeps moving. Danzakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martini has Danzakov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB# Martini pushes a forearm under Danzakov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Danzakov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Martini! |
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Event:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Akhmat Danzakov! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ray tries to clinch up.#TD2# Ray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ray (0) vs (2) Danzakov Ray wants to sweep here but Danzakov controlling him for the moment. Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Ray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Danzakov is defending well. Ray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Danzakov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manta Ray! |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akhmat Danzakov! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Marlin tries to clinch but Danzakov moves out of range. Marlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danzakov's waist but Danzakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlin off to one side. Danzakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danzakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlin. Danzakov fails with a takedown attempt. Marlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Danzakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Marlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danzakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Danzakov Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2# Danzakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Danzakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marlin has picked Danzakov up and slammed him! Danzakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Marlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Danzakov Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (7) vs (0) Danzakov We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danzakov tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control. Marlin works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (10) vs (0) Danzakov Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Danzakov.#T1# Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
Danzakov is still trying to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape. #SUB# Marlin looking for the choke from the back. Good control from Marlin. Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Danzakov is really stuck here.
Marlin controls the position.#SUB# Marlin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Danzakov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2# Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Danzakov for as long as he can get away with. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
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.
Danzakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. I would not like to be Danzakov right now.
#T3# Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marlin.
Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
Danzakov turns into Marlin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (10) vs (2) Danzakov Danzakov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. Marlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlin tries to get out of the position. Danzakov stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin. Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (12) vs (2) Danzakov#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've been informed that Danzakov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Marlin continues to stall.#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Danzakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well. Danzakov looks winded! Marlin content to stall in guard here. Marlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. More hug and hope from Marlin.#T5##SUB2# Danzakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well. Marlin is pushing down on Danzakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danzakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through. Marlin stalling. #SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Well, if Marlin 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.
#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions off his back. Well, if Marlin 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.
#T6##SUB# Marlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danzakov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions off his back. Danzakov wants to sweep but Marlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (15) vs (2) Danzakov Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (17) vs (2) Danzakov Marlin prevents Danzakov from getting the reversal. Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully. Danzakov is trying to reverse the position but instead Marlin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (20) vs (2) Danzakov#T7# Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Danzakov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danzakov's body.
Danzakov is trying to break free.
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.
#T8# Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape. Danzakov tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back. Further stalling from Marlin.#SUB# Danzakov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms. Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Danzakov tries to buck him off.
#T9# Danzakov is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin controls the position.#T10# Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
#T11# Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Marlin is stinking the place up with his stalling. Danzakov is trying to break free.
Marlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Danzakov can't escape the position.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
#T12# What can Danzakov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Danzakov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Marlin biding his time, controlling Danzakov. Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Danzakov wants to escape the position.
#T13# Marlin biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Danzakov right now.
Marlin controlling from the back.#SUB# Marlin is working for a rear naked choke. Danzakov is not defending it well and Marlin has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Danzakov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Danzakov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blue Marlin! A very excited looking Blue Marlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Danzakov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pande on his heels. He'll look to pass Pande's guard now, I'm sure. Pande manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danzakov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Danzakov has his foot on Pande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pande works his way back into a safe position though. Pande controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Pande avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pande makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Danzakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pande defends well.#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pande passes into side control.
A lull in the action here as Pande stalls from top position.#T1# Pande lands a few punches from side control. Pande scores with a couple of short elbows. Danzakov is looking for a sweep. Danzakov looks winded! Pande controlling the position. Danzakov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Danzakov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pande off and has taken his back! Pande tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Danzakov avoids the attempt from Pande to control.#T2# Pande can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Danzakov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pande has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pande! Pande not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Danzakov can't keep his opponent in guard - Pande advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Pande controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ground and pound from Pande. #T3# Pande trying to control the pace. Pande has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Pande's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Danzakov wants to improve his position but Pande is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pande seems content to control.#SUB# Pande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danzakov defends it well. #T4# 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.#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pande scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Pande wants to stand up but Danzakov has a hold of him and won't allow it. Pande not doing much here.
Pande working the head and body with strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Danzakov can do anything to dispel that myth. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pande frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Danzakov tries to improve his position but instead Pande has taken his back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aryan Pande dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Pande is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danzakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Danzakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Danzakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pande defends it nicely. Danzakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pande tries to sprawl out of it but Danzakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pande manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Aryan Pande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmat Danzakov.#TD# Pande shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Danzakov is trying to defend but Pande finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pande performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Danzakov is breathing heavily. Danzakov is looking to improve his position.
Pande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danzakov can do to turn this around?#T1# Pande scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pande in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Danzakov looking for submissions off his back. Pande landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Pande lands strikes from half guard. Pande lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Pande is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pande passes to full mount! #T2##SUB# Pande looking to isolate an arm here. Danzakov doesn't see it coming and as Pande extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Pande!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aryan Pande! |
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