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WP 119 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 65 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 79 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. MacGowan is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov 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.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is holding onto Kersikov's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan is holding onto Kersikov's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
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 (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (15) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but MacGowan doesn't allow it.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (18) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is taking a breather. MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov stalling.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (24) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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