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WP 95 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 86 wins and 56 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 78 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Turturro controlling from mount.
Turturro trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kersikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Turturro looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Turturro tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kersikov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kersikov and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Kersikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Turturro fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro wants to finish this one by submission but Kersikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turturro.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kersikov turns into him and now he's in Turturro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov postures up.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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