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WP 68 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 44 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kersikov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Nelson is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Nelson 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.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to sweep but instead, Nelson has passed into half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to hit a sweep here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kersikov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson looking to secure an arm triangle but Kersikov defends it well.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Nelson from taking his back.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nelson.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Nelson control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Nelson is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Nelson trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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