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Stepping Stone 70 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kersikov has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Kersikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to control.
Kersikov won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Kersikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Kersikov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (12) Kersikov
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes 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 frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (14) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Barnes keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (17) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (20) Kersikov
Barnes tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Barnes is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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