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CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump 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 18 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kersikov has his hands on Trump's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Trump stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov is pulling down on Trump's head. It's preventing any offense from Trump, at least for the moment.
Trump controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Trump wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold.
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov pulls Trump in to control the position.
Trump passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Trump from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Trump 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.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Trump
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Trump is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Trump is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump gets full guard.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Trump is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Trump gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Trump wins on points by 3 to 2.
Donald Trump is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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