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SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justice Kingston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harvey tries to sprawl but Kingston drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kingston (2) vs (0) Harvey
The fighters are battling for position here. Harvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kingston has Harvey in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kingston (2) vs (2) Harvey
Harvey won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
Harvey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey passes Kingston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Harvey seems content to control.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Harvey sits in half guard.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
Kingston is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harvey jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (2) vs (5) Harvey
Kingston is trying to improve his position.
Harvey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Kingston sneaks back into half guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Harvey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Harvey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kingston! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (2) vs (8) Harvey
Harvey controlling from mount.
Harvey trying to control but Kingston is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kingston (4) vs (8) Harvey
Kingston looking to improve position, pressing down on Harvey's thigh with his hand. Harvey seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kingston paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kingston's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Harvey picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronan Harvey! |
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