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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 58 wins and 27 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 46 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Kersikov.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Turturro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Turturro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turturro prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro taking a breather here.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controls the position.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro controls the position.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Turturro breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Turturro
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro 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 (6) vs (6) Turturro
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 wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to control here.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the position here.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Turturro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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