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RIO 6 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Vieira ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Vieira.
Vieira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Vieira
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 wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is pressing down on Vieira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vieira is holding on for now.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control here.
Vieira wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Vieira
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.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vieira working to try and regain half guard.
Vieira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Vieira
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Vieira prevents Kersikov from getting a body triangle.
Kersikov controls the action.
Vieira tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Vieira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
I really don't envy Vieira right now.
Good control from Kersikov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
Kersikov avoiding Vieira 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Vieira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vieira 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 (13) vs (2) Vieira
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vieira managing to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vieira there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (16) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Vieira tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Kersikov trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vieira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira 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.
Vieira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (19) vs (2) Vieira
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Nykolai Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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