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WP 49 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 33 wins and 46 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 34 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Balkan tries to sprawl out of it but Kersikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balkan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balkan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Kersikov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Balkan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Balkan controlling the position from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Balkan slows the pace down.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Balkan happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balkan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Balkan controls the position.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov is being controlled here.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Balkan slows the pace down.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balkan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Balkan controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kersikov has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Boris Balkan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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