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WP 93 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 23 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 76 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Turturro as Kersikov shoots in.
Kersikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turturro pinned against the cage. Turturro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Turturro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turturro is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Turturro circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turturro circles away.
And Turturro tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Turturro on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Turturro, which made it look bad.
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Turturro prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Turturro tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Turturro
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Turturro tries to break free.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Turturro
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (5) Turturro
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (15) vs (5) Turturro
Kersikov gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Turturro tries to buck him off.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro looking for subs from the bottom but Kersikov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (5) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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