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SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb 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 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Goble 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.
Goble trying to control the position.
Goble has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Goble trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Goble is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Goble looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kersikov controls the action.
Goble tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goble looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Goble rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Goble pushed the leg off.
Kersikov is not going to allow Goble to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Goble tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kersikov is trying to control but Goble is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kersikov is trying to control here but Goble has managed to regain half guard.
Kersikov prevents Goble from improving his position.
Goble gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Goble is controlling Kersikov's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Goble has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (8) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Goble tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is having none of it.
Goble trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Goble avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
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.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Goble maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Goble's lack of action.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Goble has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (7) vs (8) Kersikov
Goble content just to control the position here.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goble jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (10) vs (8) Kersikov
Goble tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Goble wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Goble.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov seems keen to control Goble's posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Shane Goble 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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