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SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert 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 33 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Philbert
Philbert tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philbert is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philbert is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Philbert is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kersikov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Philbert's body to avoid the submission. Philbert has instead reached around Kersikov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Philbert arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Van Dyke Philbert!
A very excited looking Van Dyke Philbert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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