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CFC CG Tokyo 14 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 19 wins and 15 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 78 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quark is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Quark circles away and we're back to standing.
Quark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kersikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kersikov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Quark won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Quark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Quark'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.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark being controlled here momentarily.
Quark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Quark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Quark keeping control of the position.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Quark moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
Quark is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quark trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov stands and throws Quark's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Quark wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quark wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Quark 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 moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Quark is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov staying calm.
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working away.
Quark seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quark keeps working.
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Kersikov is staying tight to Quark's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Quark tries to improve position but can't.
Quark tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Quark (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Quark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Quark right now.
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.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Quark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quark's body.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Quark wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Quark right now.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Quark looks to control.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Quark wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Quark looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Quark just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2. Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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