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Stepping Stone 78 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Hageman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hageman manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
Hageman is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Hageman tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hageman wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Hageman is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hageman wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Hageman is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (7) Kersikov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Hageman stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hageman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
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 controlling the pace.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hageman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Hageman tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is trying to escape the mount but Kersikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Hageman's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Hageman buck him off.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Hageman looks to control.
Hageman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Hageman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (13) Kersikov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to keep Hageman in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 2.
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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