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WP 124 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 100 wins and 66 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 29 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Catch Wrestler tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Catch Wrestler to the ground. Catch Wrestler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Catch Wrestler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Catch Wrestler shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Catch Wrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Catch Wrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Catch Wrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Catch Wrestler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's five 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.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catch Wrestler trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Catch Wrestler regains half guard.
Kersikov stalling.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's fourteen 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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