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WPGC 3.0 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lemieux
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lemieux is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lemieux has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemieux looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lemieux is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux 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 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Lemieux!
Our winner, Don Lemieux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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