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CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mondragon drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Mondragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Mondragon is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondragon down to the mat. Mondragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kersikov.
Mondragon forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Mondragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
Kersikov tightens his grip and picks Mondragon up, before dumping him to the ground. Mondragon manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Kersikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Kersikov controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (2) vs (6) Kersikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (9) Kersikov
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working for the choke.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Kersikov not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mondragon's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Kersikov's hands.
Mondragon tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Mondragon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (15) Kersikov
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (17) Kersikov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Mondragon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mondragon. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (20) Kersikov
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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