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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Franz Nordin !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Nordin with that takedown attempt.
Nordin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Nordin
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Nordin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nordin wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Nordin
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Nordin is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Nordin
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nordin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Nordin
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nordin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Nordin tries to break free.
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.
Nordin is trying to break free.
Nordin keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Nordin right now.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nordin for as long as he can get away with.
Nordin tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Nordin is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nordin doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Nordin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nordin is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nordin manages to get to full guard.
Nordin looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Nordin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nordin ! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (0) Nordin
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (0) Nordin
You can see the frustration on Nordin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nordin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nordin tries to break free.
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.
Nordin tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Nordin tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordin tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nordin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Nordin right now.
Kersikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nordin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Nordin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Nordin right now.
I really don't envy Nordin right now.
Good control from Kersikov.
Kersikov continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nordin turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (2) Nordin
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov seems keen to control Nordin 's posture.
Nordin stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Nordin tries to pass.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nordin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling Nordin 's posture.
We've been informed that Nordin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nordin 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 (18) vs (2) Nordin
Nordin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Nordin has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Nordin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nordin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nordin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nordin working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Nordin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nordin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (2) Nordin
Kersikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (23) vs (2) Nordin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Nordin 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 (23) vs (4) Nordin
Nordin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Nordin 's head to control his posture.
Nordin wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nordin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Nordin controlling him for the moment.
Nordin looking to pass the guard.
Nordin pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
More hug and hope from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Nordin tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has Nordin pulled in close to control his posture.
Nordin wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov has his hands on Nordin 's head, controlling the position.
Nordin passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordin wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nordin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (23) vs (7) Nordin
Nordin in the domination position with Kersikov hanging on.
Kersikov tries to buck Nordin off but Nordin is having none of it.
Nordin tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Nordin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nordin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov stops Nordin from passing to mount.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Nordin tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Nordin from moving into mount.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nordin prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nordin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nordin 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (27) vs (7) Nordin
Nordin wants to escape the position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Nordin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the action.
Nordin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nordin fending off the submission attempt from Kersikov.
I would not like to be Nordin right now.
Kersikov is hanging on to Nordin 's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Nordin .
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 27 to 7. |
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