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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terrorelli defends it nicely.
Terrorelli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roman Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Terrorelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrorelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terrorelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Terrorelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Terrorelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terrorelli defends it nicely.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Terrorelli
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Terrorelli
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
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 seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Terrorelli is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Terrorelli for as long as he can get away with.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Kersikov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Terrorelli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Terrorelli
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov'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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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