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WP 69 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 10 wins and 9 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 53 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in and bounces MacGowan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan 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: Kersikov (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov fails to advance to MacGowan's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (17) vs (6) MacGowan
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (23) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (26) vs (6) MacGowan
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (26) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (30) vs (8) MacGowan
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (33) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (33) vs (12) MacGowan
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacGowan looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGowan working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan looks winded!
MacGowan looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Kersikov turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (35) vs (12) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 35 to 12.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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