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WP 69 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Juncker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juncker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Nelson
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker is controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Nelson trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Nelson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nelson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (8) vs (2) Nelson
Juncker controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson prevents Juncker from improving position.
The referee asks Juncker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Juncker prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Juncker working away.
Juncker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nelson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to control but Juncker manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Juncker.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Juncker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nelson doesn't escape.
Nelson tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juncker's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (11) vs (4) Nelson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (13) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson controlling Juncker's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has an active guard here but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the 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.
Nelson is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (16) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker wants to take Nelson's back here but Nelson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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