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Stepping Stone 38 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tatewaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatewaki tries to clinch up.
Tatewaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Tatewaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatewaki is looking to clinch.
Tatewaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatewaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatewaki wants to clinch.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatewaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatewaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatewaki lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tatewaki forces his way into half guard.
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Tatewaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Tatewaki is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tatewaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tatewaki from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tatewaki stalling.
Tatewaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatewaki is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatewaki is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Tatewaki is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatewaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tatewaki wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Tatewaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Tatewaki stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Tatewaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Tatewaki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tatewaki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Tatewaki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Tatewaki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (7) Kersikov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki manages to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatewaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Tatewaki working a defensive guard here.
Tatewaki wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tatewaki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Tatewaki to control.
Tatewaki is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatewaki gets full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tatewaki wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov passes Tatewaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tatewaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (13) Kersikov
Tatewaki tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tatewaki (4) vs (16) Kersikov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tatewaki trying to control but not successfully.
Tatewaki tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Tatewaki tries to buck him off.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Tatewaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tatewaki trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoiding Tatewaki 's attempts to control his hands.
Tatewaki is really stuck here.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatewaki turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (16) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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