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WP 84 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 80 wins and 51 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 71 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Nice sprawl there from Turturro as Kersikov shoots in.
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Turturro
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Turturro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro 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 (5) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Turturro passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (7) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 6.
Billy Turturro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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