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WP 34 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 30 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips nicely into half 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.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
McDonald is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald advances to half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (10) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McDonald.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kersikov has locked up a guillotine! Kersikov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McDonald is holding on here and Kersikov must be using up a lot of energy. McDonald has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kersikov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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