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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
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.#CL#
Dadd darts in and clinches Kersikov Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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#SUB2#
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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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Dadd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hells No!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dadd drives through and clinches with No against the cage.
#TD2#
No drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dadd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dadd trying to control but No is working from the bottom.
Dadd passes into half guard.
No trying to control from the bottom.
Dadd controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down No for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dadd wants to pass the guard but No is defending well.
Dadd not doing much here.
#T1#
Dadd wants to free his trapped foot but No is holding on for dear life with his legs.
No is refusing to be controlled, as Dadd sits in half guard.
No won't allow Dadd to pass to mount.
No is looking for a sweep. Dadd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dadd trying to mount his opponent but No defends it.
No wants to control but Dadd is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
No is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dadd pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Dadd stalling. #SUB2#
No looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dadd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dadd moves into full mount! No won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dadd (3) vs (0) No#T3#
Dadd avoids the attempt from No to control.
Dadd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dadd prevents No from getting the reversal.
No holds of for dear life.
No wants to control but Dadd is having none of it.
Dadd prevents No from getting the reversal.#T4#
No is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
No slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
No trying to hold on to Dadd's head to control him but Dadd postures up.
Dadd wants to control but No is keeping him busy.
No is looking to control Dadd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can No avoid being mounted?
Dadd is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dadd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but No sees it coming and defends easily.
No trying to hold on to Dadd's head to control him but Dadd postures up.
No keeping control of the position. #T5#
Dadd slows the pace down in half guard.
No manages to get to full guard.
Dadd trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dadd is really struggling to control No but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6##SUB2#
No looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dadd tries to free his leg and advance position but No is retaining full guard.
No looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dadd trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
No escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dadd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
No keeping moving, preventing Dadd from controlling successfully.
Dadd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Dadd passes into half guard. #SUB2#
No is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dadd pulls his head out easily.
No is pressing down on Dadd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dadd trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
No looking for subs off his back but Dadd has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Dadd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
No is looking to control Dadd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can No avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
No looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dadd is taking a breather. No 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.
No is looking for a sweep. Dadd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dadd wants to take a breather but No is having none of it. #T9#
Dadd controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dadd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
No has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dadd is working away from the top position though.
No won't allow Dadd to pass to mount.
Dadd stalling.
Dadd trying to control the action but No is working from the bottom. #T10#
Dadd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for No! Score +3 for passing guard: Dadd (6) vs (0) No
Dadd trying to control but No is having none of it. #SUB#
Dadd swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Dadd!
Bill Dadd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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