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CFC CG NY 11 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 69 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Njagi. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage.
Njagi fails to land the takedown.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Njagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Njagi is defended easily by Kersikov.
Njagi looks winded!
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Njagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Njagi somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Njagi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Njagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Njagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Njagi
Njagi keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is pushing down on Njagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Njagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stalling.
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Njagi defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Njagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Njagi is holding on for now.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Njagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Njagi trying to control the position.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Njagi
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Njagi regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Njagi wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Njagi trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Njagi is defending well.
Njagi trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Njagi tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Njagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Njagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Njagi
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Njagi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Njagi working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to pass Njagi's guard but actually Njagi recovers to full guard.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Njagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's fourteen 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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Njagi trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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