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CFC CG 55 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 70 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 36 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Chai persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Chai
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov is controlling Chai's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Chai postures up.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai not doing much here.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Kersikov has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Chai has tapped! Great work by Kersikov! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bogdan Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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