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CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 35 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ottke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Ottke
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Ottke won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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 trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke 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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