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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Dadd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dadd wants to clinch up but Kersikov Jr keeps it at a distance.
Dadd shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Dadd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov Jr wants to counter the offense by Dadd and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov Jr. No joy for Dadd on that attempt.
Kersikov Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dadd.
Dadd shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Dadd pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Dadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadd darts in and clinches Kersikov Jr up against the cage.
Kersikov Jr has clasped his hands together around Dadd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dadd (0) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Dadd seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov Jr dominates the positioning.
Kersikov Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dadd (0) vs (6) Kersikov Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov Jr prevents Dadd from getting the reversal.
Kersikov Jr controlling from the full mount.
Dadd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadd is looking to improve his position but Kersikov Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Dadd wants to hold on but Kersikov Jr pushes him away.
Kersikov Jr controlling his opponent.
Dadd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dadd tries to lock up and control but Kersikov Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dadd prevents Kersikov Jr from taking his back.
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadd is looking to improve his position but Kersikov Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dadd 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.
Kersikov Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Dadd is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadd is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dadd (0) vs (9) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr is working to tighten his grip on Dadd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dadd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kersikov Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Dadd passes out! Kersikov Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roman Kersikov Jr! |
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