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Stepping Stone 27 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Hoffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Hoffman 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Hoffman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 (2) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Kersikov is working for a kimura but Hoffman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffman wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov wants to take Hoffman's back but he can't do it this time.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Hoffman tries to break free.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Hoffman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Good control from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to break Hoffman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hoffman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Hoffman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoffman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to break free.
What can Hoffman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hoffman is keeping busy.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Hoffman tries to buck him off.
Hoffman is in bad spot here.
Kersikov looking for the RNC.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoffman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hoffman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hoffman doesn't escape.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Hoffman is staying busy.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Hoffman is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kersikov passes his arm under Hoffman's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hoffman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov! |
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