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WP 92 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 84 wins and 55 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kersikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kersikov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Nelson
Kersikov is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Nelson passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov postures up.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Nelson
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Nelson rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Nelson right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Nelson looks to control.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Nelson is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to roll into a better position but Kersikov has get a rear naked choke and Nelson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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