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WP 35 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 59 wins and 29 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Bogdan Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily.
Wang gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Wang
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.
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
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.
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two 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.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Well, if Wang 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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 to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Wang
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Wang working away.
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang working away.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Wang 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wang.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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 (2) vs (7) Wang
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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