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WP 31 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 57 wins and 27 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 36 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Balkan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balkan dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Balkan
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Balkan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Balkan trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Balkan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balkan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Balkan
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Balkan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Balkan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Balkan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (6) Balkan
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Bogdan 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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