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CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.
Simone drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simone jumps guard and drags Kersikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Simone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simone is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Simone passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone not doing much here.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone'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.
Simone pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Simone is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Simone not doing much here.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Simone controlling the action here.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov is not content to let Simone control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Kersikov trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone 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.
Simone advances to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Simone control the position.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg.
Simone controlling the pace.
More hug and hope from Simone.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Simone.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Simone stalling.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Simone is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kersikov is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Kersikov is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (8) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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