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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; J Gay G! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gay G is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gay G has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gay G darts in and clinches Kersikov Jr up against the cage.
Kersikov Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Gay G is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kersikov Jr is looking for a takedown.
Gay G gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kersikov Jr.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Gay G is trying to trip Kersikov Jr. He has hold of a leg but Kersikov Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gay G persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (0) Kersikov Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gay G jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kersikov Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
Kersikov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov Jr is still trying to improve position.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Kersikov Jr has Gay G pulled in close to control his posture.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov Jr pulls Gay G in to control the position.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Gay G's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gay G is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr is trying to keep Gay G in close.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G preventing the sweep.
Kersikov Jr pulls Gay G in to control the position.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Gay G pushing down on Kersikov Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Kersikov Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gay G seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Gay G sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.
Gay G is keen to just control but Kersikov Jr is a slippery customer.
Kersikov Jr is trying to control but can't.
Gay G seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov Jr defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Gay G wants to control but Kersikov Jr is keeping him busy.
Kersikov Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov Jr keeping full guard, as Gay G tries to pass.
Gay G drops back looking for a leg! Kersikov Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kersikov Jr manages to kick Gay G off! Gay G jumps back into Kersikov Jr's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr pulls Gay G in to control the position.
Kersikov Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gay G holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (4) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Gay G slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (7) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov Jr is defending well.
Gay G wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov Jr, who protects the arm well.
Gay G moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gay G looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gay G looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gay G thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr wants to control but Gay G postures up.
Kersikov Jr tries to bench press Gay G off him but Gay G keeps the position.
Gay G has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersikov Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gay G (9) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr is trying to escape the mount but Gay G keeps good control and instead manages to take Kersikov Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gay G (12) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr trying to control the hands but Gay G breaks the grip.
Gay G working for a choke but Kersikov Jr is defending well.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the action but Gay G just sinks the hooks in.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Gay G.
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Gay G.
Kersikov Jr turns into Gay G and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (12) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Gay G has Kersikov Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov Jr wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov Jr trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (14) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov Jr is retaining full guard.
Kersikov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Gay G slips nicely into half guard.
Gay G is looking for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gay G to get the leverage.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov Jr keeps working.
Kersikov Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov Jr has Gay G pulled in close to control his posture.
Gay G trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom.
Gay G works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is looking for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gay G to get the leverage.
Gay G seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov Jr defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov Jr is pressing down on Gay G's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gay G pushing down on Kersikov Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov Jr manages to get to full guard.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr is controlling Gay G's posture.
Kersikov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gay G takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, J Gay G thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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