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WP 41 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 54 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacGowan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
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.
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Kersikov
MacGowan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Kersikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (5) vs (10) Kersikov
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
MacGowan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (5) vs (16) Kersikov
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kersikov gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (16) Kersikov
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (18) Kersikov
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks MacGowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (21) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 21 to 7.
Volodymyr Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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