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WP 72 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 25 wins and 53 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
McDonald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by McDonald.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
Kersikov tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working away.
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
McDonald goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (2) Kersikov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (6) vs (5) Kersikov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDonald tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
McDonald stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald 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: McDonald (8) vs (7) Kersikov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald 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: McDonald (8) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov staying calm.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov takes a little break here. McDonald wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (12) vs (11) Kersikov
McDonald controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McDonald's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McDonald 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 McDonald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McDonald off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (12) vs (13) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 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.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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