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WP 9 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 24 wins and 32 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Turturro gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Turturro 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
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.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro 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.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Turturro is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control here.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Turturro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turturro.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy.
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turturro.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro has his arm under Kersikov's chin here. Game over son! Turturro squeezes tightly and Kersikov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, 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. |
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