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WP 30 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 27 wins and 25 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Wang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Wang.
Kersikov sets himself, and Wang steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
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.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
My spies in Ajax Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kersikov reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Wang
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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