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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Manchester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manchester gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manchester (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchester tries to get out of the position.
Manchester tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Manchester (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Manchester (0) vs (8) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manchester doesn't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is cranking Manchester's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Manchester! He's tightened the choke and Manchester is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov! |
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