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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Cardoso with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov Jr is looking to counter the offense by Cardoso and move into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cardoso. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov Jr (0) vs (4) Cardoso
Cardoso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardoso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position for now.
Kersikov Jr'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 one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso wants to pass to mount but Kersikov Jr is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cardoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov Jr is controlling Cardoso's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Kersikov Jr has Cardoso pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom.
Cardoso stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr is pulling down on Cardoso's head to control his posture.
Cardoso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (2) vs (4) Cardoso
Cardoso wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Kersikov Jr has control of the leg.
Kersikov Jr content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr trying to mount his opponent but Cardoso defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Kersikov Jr keeps him under control.
Kersikov Jr wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (5) vs (4) Cardoso
Cardoso tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Kersikov Jr controlling his opponent.
Kersikov Jr continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov Jr.
Cardoso is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov Jr (8) vs (4) Cardoso
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cardoso is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kersikov Jr controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Kersikov Jr.
Further stalling from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr looking for the RNC.
Cardoso rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov Jr keeps control of the position.
Cardoso is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov Jr has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to escape but Kersikov Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cardoso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cardoso's body.
You can see the frustration on Cardoso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardoso has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cardoso is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov Jr.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr continues to hold on tight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kersikov Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso breaks Kersikov Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (8) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr seems keen to control Cardoso's posture.
Kersikov Jr keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass.
Kersikov Jr managing to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (10) vs (6) Cardoso
Kersikov Jr stands and throws Cardoso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (13) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov Jr (15) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov Jr (18) vs (6) Cardoso
Kersikov Jr goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Cardoso escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (18) vs (8) Cardoso
Kersikov Jr manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardoso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (20) vs (8) Cardoso
Cardoso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov Jr passes into half guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to pass the guard but Cardoso defending well.
Cardoso is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov Jr moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (23) vs (8) Cardoso
Cardoso is trying to improve his position.
Cardoso sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (26) vs (8) Cardoso
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov Jr takes the fight on points by 26 to 8. |
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