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WP 87 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard, as Catch Wrestler worked for a kimura.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov is continuing to stall.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Catch Wrestler swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (5) Kersikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a little break here. Catch Wrestler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (7) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Catch Wrestler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (10) Kersikov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (13) Kersikov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
It looks like Kersikov 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 avoiding Catch Wrestler 's attempts to control his hands.
Catch Wrestler breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (13) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (15) Kersikov
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 15 to 7.
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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