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CFC CG Tokyo 8 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 120 wins and 76 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kersikov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Kersikov
A lull in the action here.
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.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Kersikov
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to take Gracie's back but instead Gracie gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Gracie keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie trying to control here.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov is continuing to stall.
Kersikov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Gracie trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Gracie is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Kersikov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Gracie stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Kersikov gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (12) Kersikov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 12 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov is the new welterweight champion!
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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