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WP 27 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 54 wins and 26 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Wang is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Wang clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Wang.
Kersikov is trying to trip Wang. He has hold of a leg but Wang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kersikov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Wang
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Wang 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: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Wang
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for submissions but instead, Kersikov has regained full guard.
Wang 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: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Wang
Wang regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (4) Wang
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang gets back to half guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) Wang
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (16) vs (4) Wang
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang holds of for dear life.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (6) Wang
Kersikov pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Wang 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: Kersikov (18) vs (6) Wang
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang 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.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Kersikov prevents Wang from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Wang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (24) vs (6) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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