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Stepping Stone 46 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov jumps into guard, dragging Cartwright to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright 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 (4) vs (2) Cartwright
Cartwright trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Cartwright
Cartwright has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Cartwright
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Cartwright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cartwright is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (7) Cartwright
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (7) Cartwright
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright keeping control of the position.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is still trying to improve position.
Cartwright has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Well,Kersikov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Cartwright controlling the position well.
Cartwright trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 7. |
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