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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryker Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov'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.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Lee is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lee
Kersikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Lee
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Lee tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Kersikov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Kersikov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bogdan Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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