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SSG 155 Solo 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solo to the mat! Solo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Kersikov
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.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Solo trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Kersikov seems keen to control Solo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov 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: Solo (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 six minutes gone in the round.
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Solo looking to control.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Solo is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Solo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solo wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Solo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Solo moves into full guard.
Solo wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Solo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo can't escape the position.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Solo (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Solo tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Solo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Solo from escaping the position.
Solo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Solo tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Solo tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Solo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Solo can't escape the position.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Solo.
Solo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Solo is really stuck here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Solo wants to escape the position.
Solo trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Solo right now.
Solo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Nykolai 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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