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SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov 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 22 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (9) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Barnes from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to move to mount but Kersikov reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (4) Kersikov
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (11) vs (10) Kersikov
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Barnes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Kersikov not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (10) Kersikov
Barnes pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Barnes passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Barnes stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (14) Kersikov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (17) Kersikov
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 16.
A relieved looking Nykolai Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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