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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. OBrien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OBrien drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) OBrien
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien taking a breather here.
It looks like OBrien 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 manages to work his way to half guard, despite OBrien's best efforts.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute OBrien jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) OBrien
Kersikov is trying to escape the position but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
OBrien 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 Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as OBrien controls from the top position.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (10) OBrien
Kersikov wants to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien 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 Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov gets full guard.
OBrien stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (13) OBrien
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov is letting OBrien control him for a moment.
Kersikov is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien just content to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite OBrien's best efforts.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
Kersikov trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (16) OBrien
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of OBrien the control monster continue. Boring.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is trying to escape the position but OBrien is controlling the position.
Kersikov is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
OBrien is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
OBrien wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov being controlled for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
OBrien just content to control the position.
Kersikov tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Kersikov is not content to let OBrien control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
OBrien takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (16) OBrien
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
OBrien has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but OBrien is defending well.
Kersikov prevents OBrien from improving his position.
OBrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OBrien trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Lochlain OBrien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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