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CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen 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 20 wins and 12 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge controlling from the top position.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Cubbedge
Cubbedge just content to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Cubbedge taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (9) Cubbedge
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to control the position but Cubbedge now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (2) vs (12) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Cubbedge breaks the grip.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov is really stuck here.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Cubbedge
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (14) Cubbedge
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (14) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Cubbedge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kersikov prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (16) Cubbedge
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (16) Cubbedge
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 16 to 8.
Bart Cubbedge is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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