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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Herlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (0) vs (2) Mason
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason stays in close to Herlin's body and controls the position.
Herlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Herlin is trying to keep Mason in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Herlin.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herlin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mason frees his head nicely. Oh but Herlin has switched to an armbar! Mason is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magnus Herlin! |
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