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Stepping Stone 32 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 0 wins and 14 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Cortez wants a takedown.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov gets control of Cortez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kersikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cortez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Cortez is adopting a defensive guard.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Cortez 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: Cortez (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Cortez passes into half guard.
Cortez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (5) vs (2) Kersikov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Cortez continues to stall.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Cortez controlling Kersikov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez 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: Cortez (7) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full 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 keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cortez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cortez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Cortez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Cortez advancing to mount.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cortez seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Cortez's back. He's all about the action.
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cortez (7) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Cortez from escaping the position.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is looking to control Cortez but Cortez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cortez tries to break free.
Cortez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is really stuck here.
Kersikov is not going to allow Cortez to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Cortez's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cortez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Cortez.
Cortez turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (9) vs (8) Kersikov
Cortez is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (9) vs (10) Kersikov
Cortez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (9) vs (13) Kersikov
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cortez is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Cortez is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cortez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (9) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to control but Cortez wriggling away.
Cortez wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cortez reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cortez rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cortez (9) vs (18) Kersikov
Cortez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Cortez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (11) vs (18) Kersikov
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full 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 has control of Cortez's left arm, preventing Cortez from doing any damage.
Cortez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (11) vs (20) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez looking to control.
Kersikov stays in close to Cortez's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 11.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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