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WP 112 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 95 wins and 60 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 90 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turturro is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro 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 (2) vs (4) Turturro
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Turturro keeps control of the position.
Turturro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Turturro to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Turturro tries to get the hooks in deep but Kersikov pushed the leg off.
Turturro gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Turturro
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Turturro pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Turturro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Turturro wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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