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CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dagestanskiy has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov is working for takedown but Dagestanskiy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khaba Dagestanskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kersikov.
Dagestanskiy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kersikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dagestanskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kersikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dagestanskiy prevents it.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a takedown.
Kersikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kersikov uses from the top position.
Dagestanskiy pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dagestanskiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dagestanskiy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (3) Kersikov
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dagestanskiy seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Dagestanskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov has knee on belly momentarily but Dagestanskiy bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Dagestanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dagestanskiy is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Dagestanskiy won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (6) Kersikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov tries to control but Dagestanskiy wriggling away.
Dagestanskiy tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Dagestanskiy is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Dagestanskiy has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (9) Kersikov
I would not like to be Dagestanskiy right now.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Dagestanskiy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Dagestanskiy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (9) Kersikov
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Dagestanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Dagestanskiy defends it.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kersikov wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping him busy.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Dagestanskiy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy has his feet on Kersikov's thighs here. He's pushed Kersikov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kersikov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khaba Dagestanskiy!
An out of breath Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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