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WPGC 2.0 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 2 wins and 8 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov pulls McDonald in to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Kersikov
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald isn't going anywhere.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Kersikov staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov taking a break here but McDonald is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (7) Kersikov
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (9) Kersikov
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (12) Kersikov
McDonald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (15) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and McDonald manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (15) Kersikov
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald 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.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (7) vs (17) Kersikov
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
McDonald is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald 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.
McDonald 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: McDonald (9) vs (17) Kersikov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (12) vs (17) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 12.
Our winner, Volodymyr Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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