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WPGC 10.5 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 29 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Cubbedge has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge '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.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stops Cubbedge from passing to mount.
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cubbedge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (14) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (17) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kersikov tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cubbedge tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Cubbedge trying to control momentarily.
Cubbedge has his arm under Kersikov's chin here. Game over son! Cubbedge squeezes tightly and Kersikov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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