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WP 51 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 38 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 59 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro
Kersikov tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro controlling the action here.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute 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.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controlling the pace.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Turturro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Kersikov has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov looking to control.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling Turturro's posture.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 2 to 0.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Volodymyr Kersikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'. |
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