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753 MM 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 122 wins and 77 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 61 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondragon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Mondragon is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
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 tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Mondragon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov won't allow Mondragon to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Mondragon pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Mondragon
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mondragon gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 4.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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