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WP 48 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 35 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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: Kersikov (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
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: Kersikov (13) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (6) MacGowan
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: Kersikov (15) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov stalling.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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: Kersikov (18) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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