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Stepping Stone 66 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 10 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent White getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) White
White stalling.
White is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling White's posture.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
White wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
White wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov controlling White's posture.
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.
White looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) White
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Kersikov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kersikov is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) White
White prevents Kersikov from improving position.
White is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
White holds on to Kersikov's head and controls the position momentarily.
White tries to improve position but can't.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) White
White is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (2) White
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
White trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy White right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov not allowing White to control his hands.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as White tries to break free.
Kersikov not allowing White to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
White tries to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling White.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
White tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
White rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
White trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) White
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
White sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
White looking for submissions off his back.
White wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
White is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (16) vs (2) White
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
An out of breath Nykolai Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Ray White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gimme this mic, fool! You believe this guy, sheez! Yo, Ya'll calm down over this one, he aint nothin! I'd knock this dude out if these fists were flyin! That's whassup! I'm ready for next week, bring em' on...'. |
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