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WP 106 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 29 wins and 23 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Catch Wrestler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler 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 (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Catch Wrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catch Wrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catch Wrestler is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler managing to control the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Catch Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Catch Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Catch Wrestler stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Catch Wrestler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Catch Wrestler for as long as he can get away with.
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Kersikov is hanging on to Catch Wrestler's back as he tries to escape.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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