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WP 104 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 91 wins and 59 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 67 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt.
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov controlling the position.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) McDonald
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (6) vs (2) McDonald
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 can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (9) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald 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 (11) vs (4) McDonald
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
Kersikov is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bogdan 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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