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SSG 151 Beat The Man 2 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 23 wins and 10 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 21 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski 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.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Snowstrinski manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Snowstrinski
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Snowstrinski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov prevents Snowstrinski from improving his position.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov'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.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snowstrinski rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski can't escape the position.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Snowstrinski just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Snowstrinski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Snowstrinski is trying to break free.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Snowstrinski.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Snowstrinski from escaping the position.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Snowstrinski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Nykolai Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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