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WP 33 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 28 wins and 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan 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.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov working away.
MacGowan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (4) MacGowan
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Kersikov not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (23) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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