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WP 83 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 31 wins and 41 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 51 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juncker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juncker wants it to stay on the feet.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Juncker into the cage.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kersikov.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has a hand on Juncker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Juncker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker stalling.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juncker is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (5) vs (6) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 5.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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