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WPGC 6.5 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman Kersikov scores with a takedown into Bogdan Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman Kersikov (2) vs (0) Bogdan Kersikov
Roman Kersikov wants to control from the top but Bogdan Kersikov keeps moving.
Bogdan Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Roman Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Bogdan Kersikov is keeping the position.
Bogdan Kersikov wants to sweep here but Roman Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman Kersikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bogdan Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman Kersikov (2) vs (2) Bogdan Kersikov
Roman Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Bogdan Kersikov has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdan Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogdan Kersikov controls the pace.
Bogdan Kersikov won't allow Roman Kersikov to sweep him here.
Bogdan Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman Kersikov's guard.
Roman Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Bogdan Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman Kersikov (2) vs (5) Bogdan Kersikov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Bogdan Kersikov controls the position.
Roman Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.
Bogdan Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roman Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Bogdan Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman Kersikov has a hand on Bogdan Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bogdan Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman Kersikov (2) vs (8) Bogdan Kersikov
Roman Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Bogdan Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Bogdan Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Roman Kersikov can't escape the position.
Bogdan Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Roman Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman Kersikov tries to control Bogdan Kersikov's body but Bogdan Kersikov pushes him off. Roman Kersikov squirms to his side and now Bogdan Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roman Kersikov (2) vs (11) Bogdan Kersikov
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogdan Kersikov controlling the position well here. Roman Kersikov rolled but Bogdan Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Roman Kersikov just trying to survive but Bogdan Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bogdan Kersikov keeps control of the position as Roman Kersikov tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bogdan Kersikov controls the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman Kersikov tries to escape but Bogdan Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Roman Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bogdan Kersikov keeps control of the position as Roman Kersikov tries to break free.
Bogdan Kersikov controls the action.
My spies in KFA inform me that Bogdan Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bogdan Kersikov keeps control of the position as Roman Kersikov tries to break free.
Bogdan Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Roman Kersikov buck him off.
Roman 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman Kersikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Bogdan Kersikov gets his hands free.
Roman Kersikov has hold of Bogdan Kersikov's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bogdan Kersikov lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Roman Kersikov is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bogdan Kersikov throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov 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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