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WP 94 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 24 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 68 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
MacGowan pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Kersikov tightening his grip on MacGowan, looking for the choke.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov has control of MacGowan's left arm, preventing MacGowan from doing any damage.
MacGowan won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
MacGowan 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 (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (10) MacGowan
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back.
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 looks winded!
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Kersikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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