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Stepping Stone 28 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. ge is trying to defend but Kersikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) ge
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
ge looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on ge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for ge. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) ge
Kersikov wants to take ge's back but he can't do it this time.
ge is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
ge tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) ge
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be ge right now.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and ge manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) ge
ge won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as ge tries to pass.
Kersikov is controlling ge's posture.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) ge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ge looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
ge looks winded!
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) ge
Kersikov controlling from mount.
ge is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
ge tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (2) ge
Kersikov controlling the position well here. ge rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ge for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks in. ge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov continues to stall.
I really don't envy ge right now.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. ge rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
ge rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure ge doesn't escape.
ge is trying to break free.
What can ge do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as ge tries to break free.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
ge wants to escape the position.
Kersikov working for the choke.
ge tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov has the hooks in. ge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ge.
Kersikov has the hooks in. ge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ge.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
ge tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing ge from escaping the position.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
ge wants to escape the position.
Kersikov controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
ge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can ge do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
ge is trying to break free.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting ge buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
ge tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kersikov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
You can see the frustration on ge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on ge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
ge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting ge buck him off.
Kersikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Kersikov.
ge is trying to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. ge rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
ge can't escape the position.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ge.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ge can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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