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WP 56 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 20 wins and 43 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 40 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling McDonald's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov regains half guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (0) Kersikov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald is looking to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (4) Kersikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (10) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control here.
McDonald is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald 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.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pulls McDonald in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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