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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dan Catara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Catara avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Catara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov is working for takedown but Catara is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Catara gets underhooks to prevent Kersikov's takedown attempt.
Catara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Catara
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catara 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.
Catara controlling from the top position.
Catara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catara 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.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Catara advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catara wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov's coaches at KFA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Catara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Catara trying to control the pace.
Catara is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Catara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov trying to control but Catara postures up.
Catara passes into side control, despite Kersikov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Catara
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Catara taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Catara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Catara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Catara is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Catara trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Catara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Catara trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Catara tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catara from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Catara passes into half guard.
Catara stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Catara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Catara
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov stands and throws Catara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (5) Catara
Catara is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Catara tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Catara can't do much from the bottom here.
Catara looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (5) Catara
Catara is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Catara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (5) Catara
Catara looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Catara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov'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.
Catara trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Catara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov not allowing Catara to control his hands.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Catara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Catara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Catara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Catara wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Catara buck him off.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Catara tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Catara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Catara tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov not allowing Catara to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Roman 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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