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CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savkov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov sets himself, and Savkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov fails with the takedown
and Savkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savkov is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savkov down to the mat. Savkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Savkov gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Savkov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov 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.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov working away.
Savkov regains half guard.
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Savkov
Kersikov looking to control but instead Savkov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Savkov 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 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.
Kersikov pushing down on Savkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Savkov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Savkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Savkov
Kersikov 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 is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Savkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (4) Savkov
Kersikov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 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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