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WP 66 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 9 wins and 7 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 50 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
McDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kersikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kersikov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald gets full guard.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald 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.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite McDonald's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov controls the position.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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