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WP 84 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 27 wins and 56 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald feints and as Juncker raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Juncker
McDonald trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Juncker
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald is trying to keep Juncker in close.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald has his foot on Juncker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juncker works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juncker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juncker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Juncker
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Juncker
McDonald working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juncker stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
It looks like Juncker 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (7) Juncker
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is not content to let Juncker control the position.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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