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WP 71 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 76 wins and 46 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 53 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling McDonald's posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) McDonald
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
McDonald tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov gets full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) McDonald
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
McDonald working away.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (10) McDonald
Kersikov trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald is being controlled here.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (12) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 12 to 5.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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