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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Middle Finger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finger (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Finger prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Finger sneaks back into half guard.
Finger wants to get back to full guard.
Finger wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
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.
Finger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Finger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finger is holding on for now.
Finger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finger reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finger (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finger is one step ahead there.
Finger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pulling down on Finger's head. It's preventing any offense from Finger, at least for the moment.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Finger is proving a slippery customer.
Finger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Finger from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Finger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finger looking to pass the guard.
Finger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Finger from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Finger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Finger won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Finger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finger won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Finger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Finger from controlling successfully.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Finger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Finger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Finger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is controlling Finger's posture.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Finger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Finger trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Finger wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Finger advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finger (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Finger keeps moving and retains side control.
Finger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Finger dominates the positioning.
Kersikov prevents Finger from moving into mount.
Finger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Finger dominates the positioning.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Finger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Finger is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Finger working away.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Finger keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs.
Finger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Finger tries to advance position but instead Kersikov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is staying active underneath Finger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finger takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Middle Finger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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