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WP 43 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 65 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Juncker tries to sprawl out of it but Kersikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Juncker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Juncker sprawls well.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juncker circles away.
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juncker on his heels. He'll look to pass Juncker's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Juncker
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is really stuck here.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
Kersikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Juncker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Juncker for a finish.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juncker is trying to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at 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 trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juncker doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Juncker showing good submission defense here.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Juncker tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov looking to control.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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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