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CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr 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 17 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Steel manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Kersikov won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Steel
Kersikov controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Steel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Steel
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Steel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Steel
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel 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 (6) vs (4) Steel
Steel controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
More stalling from Steel.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Steel is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is looking to pass Steel's guard but actually Steel recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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