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CFC CG Tokyo 6 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 75 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Borgia was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Borgia 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.
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia 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.
Borgia 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.
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.
Borgia is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stalling away here and it's allowed Borgia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Borgia controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Borgia pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borgia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Borgia is having none of it.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Borgia defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgia can't escape the position.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but Borgia doesn't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Borgia wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Borgia can't escape the position.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Borgia wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Borgia squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 0. Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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