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WP 50 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 58 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control here.
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 just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turturro has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kersikov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov trying to control from Turturro's half guard. Turturro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (8) Kersikov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Turturro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turturro is now in half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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