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WP 10 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 14 wins and 20 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 15 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Gronk Apes inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald 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.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (6) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov is defending it well.
McDonald working for a choke but Kersikov reverses nicely into McDonald 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Kersikov is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (14) vs (10) McDonald
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. McDonald let's go of the attempt for now.
McDonald is trying to stick to Kersikov's back but Kersikov is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDonald there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (19) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (22) vs (10) McDonald
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as McDonald tries to buck him off.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (12) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
A very excited looking Volodymyr Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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