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WP 54 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 39 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Kersikov
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!
Catch Wrestler 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Catch Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Catch Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Catch Wrestler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catch Wrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catch Wrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Catch Wrestler wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Catch Wrestler there! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (5) Kersikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (12) Kersikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Catch Wrestler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Catch Wrestler gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Catch Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kersikov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (15) Kersikov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Catch Wrestler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Catch Wrestler gets his way!
Kersikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kersikov is in real trouble here. Catch Wrestler gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kersikov is tapping out! Catch Wrestler wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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