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WP 69 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 75 wins and 45 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 52 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald 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. McDonald is in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (2) McDonald
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McDonald is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (15) vs (2) McDonald
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McDonald taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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