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WP 115 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 97 wins and 61 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 90 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
That's four 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.
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.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
That's six 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.
Kersikov has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kersikov is heads and Turturro is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Turturro wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Billy Turturro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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