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WP 64 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 9 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Juncker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Juncker
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov tries to control the position but Juncker now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Juncker
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Juncker looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Juncker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Juncker manages to sink in the hooks.
Juncker trying to control.
Well, with Juncker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Juncker controlling the positon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Juncker is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov is defending it well.
Kersikov tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
Juncker is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Juncker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (11) Juncker
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Juncker.
Juncker is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Kersikov tries to break free.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Juncker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Juncker looking to hold on to the position here but Kersikov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 11 to 0.
Gaston Juncker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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