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WP 58 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 69 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 44 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Kersikov shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Kersikov.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is stalling in the full 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 wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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