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CWC 291 - Las Vegas 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 4 wins and 3 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mondragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mondragon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Mondragon 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) Mondragon
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
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: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Mondragon
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Mondragon
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
Mondragon is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Kersikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Mondragon prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to control but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
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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