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WP 96 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 86 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 69 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. MacGowan sprawls well.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacGowan to the ground. Kersikov is now in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov mounts MacGowan! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Kersikov working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan isn't going anywhere.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov staying calm.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov in the domination position with MacGowan hanging on.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (17) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (20) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kersikov controls the position.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov 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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