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SSG 144 Beat The Man 1 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch up.
Bandini wants to clinch.
Juncker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bandini clinches.
Bandini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juncker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Juncker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandini after a bit of a struggle.
Juncker jumps guard but Bandini stands there with Juncker around his waist. Juncker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bandini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juncker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini gets underhooks to prevent Juncker's takedown attempt.
Matthew Bandini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juncker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker tries to keep at a distance but Bandini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Bandini manages to get underhooks.
Bandini has picked Juncker up - he's going for a ride! Bandini dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Juncker
Bandini trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Bandini is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (2) Juncker
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juncker pulls his head out easily.
Bandini is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandini looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandini, not yet.
Bandini is looking for a triangle but Juncker pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juncker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (5) Juncker
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker tries to control but Bandini wriggling away.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bandini has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (2) vs (8) Juncker
Bandini is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Juncker has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bandini is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
A victorious Gaston Juncker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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