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CWC 329 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 24 wins and 16 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Trump as Kersikov shoots in.
Trump goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Trump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Trump
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.
Trump wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trump.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute 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 (2) vs (4) Trump
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Trump tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Trump trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov gets his hands free as Trump looks to control.
Trump is trying to break free.
Kersikov is not going to allow Trump to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov avoiding Trump 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trump trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Trump manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (6) Trump
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (9) Trump
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Trump seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard.
Kersikov won't allow Trump to pass to mount.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 8.
Donald Trump is the new welterweight champion!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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