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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Gambini on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Gambini shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambini sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kersikov feints and as Gambini raises his hands in defense, Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Gambini is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini looking to control.
Gambini pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gambini trying to control the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gambini trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Gambini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gambini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov pulls Gambini in close to his closed guard and prevents Gambini from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Gambini from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pulling down on Gambini's head. It's preventing any offense from Gambini, at least for the moment.
Kersikov has his foot on Gambini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gambini works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Gambini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gambini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (8) vs (2) Kersikov
Gambini tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Gambini wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gambini looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is trying to reverse the position but instead Gambini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (11) vs (2) Kersikov
Gambini is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gambini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini has good solid back control here.
Kersikov tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is keeping busy.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gambini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Gambini to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Gambini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
Kersikov prevents Gambini from getting a body triangle.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Gambini manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov prevents Gambini from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gambini biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Gambini is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Gambini wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Gambini has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gambini biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Gambini is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to escape but Gambini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Gambini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Gambini manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
Kersikov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Gino Gambini 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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