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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 62 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Juncker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into Juncker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kersikov stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Juncker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
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.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Juncker pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Kersikov continues to stall.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Juncker
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from improving position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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