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WP 44 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 32 wins and 43 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Kersikov manages to pull guard.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Kersikov pulls Balkan in to control the position.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (3) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Balkan 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.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan staying calm.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Balkan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is not content to let Balkan control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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 wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Balkan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Balkan's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (3) vs (2) Kersikov
Balkan has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkan's guard.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (3) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (3) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (10) Kersikov
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (10) Kersikov
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Balkan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balkan 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 Balkan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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