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WPGC 5 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 28 wins and 18 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 42 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Pavlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Pavlov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov 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 one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov 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 (2) Pavlov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov 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: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Kersikov prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov 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: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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