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WP 75 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 26 wins and 54 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kersikov
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.
Kersikov is in a bad position with McDonald working for a choke. Kersikov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (7) Kersikov
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (9) Kersikov
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov is looking to take McDonald's back but instead McDonald gets back to half guard. Nice work.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov working away.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is being controlled here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov slows the pace down.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
McDonald just holding on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Well,McDonald is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (4) vs (17) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Kersikov avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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