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WP 19 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 47 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov feints and as Juncker raises his hands in defense, Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juncker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Juncker's legs - danger averted.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Juncker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juncker is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Juncker is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
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.
Juncker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
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.
Juncker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Kersikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Kersikov controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (6) Juncker
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (13) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
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.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Juncker.
Kersikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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