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WP 106 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 42 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 63 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control 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.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
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.
Lavicci is controlling Juncker's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Juncker is right now.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lavicci has knee on belly momentarily but Juncker bucks him off and regains half guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Juncker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci 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: Juncker (4) vs (5) Lavicci
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Juncker stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (5) Lavicci
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juncker is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
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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