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SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul 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 5 wins and 6 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynar (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Lynar wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Lynar is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lynar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar 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: Lynar (0) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
Lynar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Lynar trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynar wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lynar's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynar (4) vs (9) Kersikov
Lynar keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Lynar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is really stuck here.
Lynar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lynar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Lynar looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lynar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynar tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Lynar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lynar working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Lynar working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lynar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lynar working for a choke but Kersikov reverses nicely into Lynar 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Lynar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lynar working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lynar's control of his arms but Lynar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov postures up.
Lynar 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.
Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynar is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Lynar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lynar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Lynar seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Lynar prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Lynar wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Lynar is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov just content to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lynar struggling a bit here.
Lynar is looking for a sweep.
Lynar looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynar (4) vs (16) Kersikov
Lynar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lynar looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Lynar is a slippery customer.
Lynar looking for subs from the bottom but Kersikov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (4) vs (19) Kersikov
Lynar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynar is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lynar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (4) vs (22) Kersikov
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lynar is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar tries to break free.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Lynar wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 22 to 4.
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. |
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