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WP 73 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 77 wins and 47 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Juncker is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Juncker
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
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 is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four 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.
Kersikov controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Juncker
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Kersikov tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Juncker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Juncker controls the position.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Juncker controls the position.
Kersikov is not content to let Juncker control the position.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from moving into mount.
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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker 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 wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 2.
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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