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WP 113 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 35 wins and 70 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 61 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
McDonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kersikov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Kersikov
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
McDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kersikov.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (11) Kersikov
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can McDonald 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Kersikov.
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 11 to 4.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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