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WP 13 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 44 wins and 22 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
Wang has Kersikov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kersikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wang is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Wang manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Wang
Kersikov trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Wang
Wang has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off.
Kersikov is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang is trying to break free.
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.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
Wang can't escape the position.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Wang
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Wang
Wang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wang looking for the RNC.
Wang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms.
Wang looking for the choke but no joy.
Wang is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kersikov reverses the position brilliantly into Wang's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (8) Wang
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Kersikov stalling.
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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