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WP 42 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 37 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Notturna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Notturna is in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Notturna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Kersikov
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.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Notturna dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to work for a sweep but Notturna has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (0) Kersikov
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stops Notturna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov holds on to Notturna as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Notturna content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (10) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Notturna controlling from the back.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Notturna is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Notturna continues to stall.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Notturna keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov breaks Notturna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (10) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (10) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Kersikov staying calm.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is being controlled here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov takes a little break here. Notturna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Volodymyr Kersikov had this to say: 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'. |
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