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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Davido Monto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kersikov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Monto is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Monto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monto (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Monto looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Monto (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Monto can't escape the position.
Monto is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Monto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov prevents Monto from getting the reversal.
Monto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kersikov passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Monto (0) vs (8) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kersikov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Monto has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bogdan Kersikov!
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov 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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