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WP 15 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 46 wins and 22 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 58 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sparxx
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.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sparxx dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Sparxx
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Sparxx 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 five minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sparxx 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.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparxx is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Sparxx stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kersikov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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