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WP 74 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 8 wins and 14 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Kersikov dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Kersikov's head and hops out.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nelson (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nelson (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson controlling the position well.
Nelson tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
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 is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nelson 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: Nelson (4) vs (7) Kersikov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA II that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kersikov wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Kersikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nelson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (4) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to take Nelson's back but Nelson rolls and after a scramble, Nelson ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nelson to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (6) vs (9) Kersikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson 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: Nelson (6) vs (11) Kersikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (8) vs (11) Kersikov
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (11) vs (11) Kersikov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is holding Nelson down, trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nelson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nelson takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A relieved looking Stoned Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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