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CFC CG Tokyo 4 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 117 wins and 75 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 45 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Chai on that attempt.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Chai
Kersikov has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Chai
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Chai has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Chai tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Chai
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Chai manages to control the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails to advance to Chai's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai working to try and regain half 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Chai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Chai
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai is in bad spot here.
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.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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