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WP 111 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 56 wins and 34 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 53 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Juncker tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juncker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Juncker
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juncker holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Juncker looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott 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.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking to control.
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott 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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is trying to keep Scott in close.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (5) Juncker
Scott tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps 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.
Scott wants to control but Juncker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control but Juncker postures up.
Scott is not content to let Juncker control the position.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker working away.
Scott is letting Juncker control him for a moment.
Juncker trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Juncker controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gaston Juncker is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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