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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre fails with the takedown.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Laperierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laperierre (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi looks to move to half guard but instead Laperierre has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (6) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Miyagi is controlling an arm, preventing Laperierre from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Laperierre isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Laperierre trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Laperierre controlling from mount. #T5#
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre controlling his opponent. #T6#
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Miyagi doesn't allow it.
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Miyagi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (2) Miyagi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Laperierre tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laperierre wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T10#
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Laperierre is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?#T11#
Laperierre gets full guard.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi advances to half guard. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Miyagi.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi prevents Laperierre from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Miyagi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Laperierre. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (6) vs (5) Miyagi
Laperierre is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Ian Laperierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siam gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
Siam tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siam is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Chai
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam preventing the sweep. #T1#
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T2#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3##SUB2#
Chai has an active guard here but Siam has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Siam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Chai#T4#
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siam controlling from mount.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siam controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Chai tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Chai is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it. #T9#
Siam taking a breather here.
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Siam passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (11) vs (0) Chai#T10#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Siam is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Siam is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (14) vs (0) Chai#T14#
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Chan Siam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Matariki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Matariki is controlling the pace.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T1#
Matariki 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 holding on to half guard well.
Matariki not doing much here.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki trying to control the pace.
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Kersikov trying to control but Matariki postures up.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Matariki trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Matariki advancing to mount. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.#T6#
Matariki fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matariki'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.
Matariki fails to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Kersikov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Matariki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Kersikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Matariki wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Matariki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (5) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Matariki is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov is hanging on to Matariki's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Matariki wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I really don't envy Matariki right now.
Matariki is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Matariki's body.
Matariki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
I really don't envy Matariki right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Matariki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 5.
Roman Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kosmanov sprawls well. Kosmanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Kosmanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kosmanov as he avoids it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kosmanov defends well and Nerdspoof The 3rd ends up having to push Kosmanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kosmanov has hold of one of Nerdspoof The 3rd's legs. Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (0) vs (2) Kosmanov
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control but Kosmanov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kosmanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Kosmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming and defends easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from the bottom.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kosmanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is a slippery customer.#T2#
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Nerdspoof The 3rd won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position for now.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
Kosmanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Kosmanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov pushes down on Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kosmanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerdspoof The 3rd is just riding it out for now. Kosmanov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov trying to control from Nerdspoof The 3rd's half guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd working for a triangle but Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd makes his way to full guard, as Kosmanov worked for a kimura.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov passes easily into half guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the pace. #T7#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying is best to control the position here.
Kosmanov is looking to stall here but Nerdspoof The 3rd recovers full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kosmanov stands and throws Nerdspoof The 3rd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (0) vs (5) Kosmanov#T8##SUB2#
Kosmanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kosmanov working away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Kosmanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Nerdspoof The 3rd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kosmanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nerdspoof The 3rd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kosmanov but great work by Nerdspoof The 3rd. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (4) vs (5) Kosmanov
Kosmanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (7) vs (5) Kosmanov#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kosmanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kosmanov and Nerdspoof The 3rd has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T10#
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Kosmanov tries to buck Nerdspoof The 3rd off but Nerdspoof The 3rd is having none of it.#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings around for an armbar but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (7) vs (7) Kosmanov
Kosmanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov advances to half guard. #T11#
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kosmanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kosmanov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (11) vs (7) Kosmanov
Kosmanov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Kosmanov is really stuck here.
Kosmanov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. Nice work there by Kosmanov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (11) vs (9) Kosmanov
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping the position.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Nerdspoof The 3rd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (15) vs (9) Kosmanov#T12#
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to control but Kosmanov wriggling away.
Kosmanov regains half guard.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Nerdspoof The 3rd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from half guard but Kosmanov is working away.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the action in half guard but Kosmanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has control of the leg. #T14#
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (18) vs (9) Kosmanov
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosmanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kosmanov is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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