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CFC CG Tokyo 13 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 71 wins and 61 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 78 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Mondragon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mondragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mondragon lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Mondragon trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Mondragon is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov controls the position.
Mondragon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Kersikov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kersikov tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kersikov.
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!
Mondragon is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (10) Kersikov
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (14) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (4) vs (17) Kersikov
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.
Mondragon is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Mondragon tries to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Mondragon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Mondragon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Mondragon buck him off.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Kersikov.
Mondragon tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mondragon.
Mondragon controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
Mondragon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (20) Kersikov
Mondragon is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov is the new welterweight champion!
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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