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WP 79 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 30 wins and 38 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in but Juncker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the top 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Juncker is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov stalling.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Kersikov staying calm.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Kersikov slows the pace down.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov fails to advance to Juncker's back.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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