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WP 22 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 45 wins and 24 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Kersikov
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kersikov staying calm.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Kersikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks MacGowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Kersikov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (19) Kersikov
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (19) Kersikov
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (21) Kersikov
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (21) Kersikov
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (23) Kersikov
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (26) Kersikov
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 26 to 8.
An out of breath Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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