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WP 123 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 51 wins and 60 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov shoots in for a double leg but Juncker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Juncker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juncker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
The referee asks Juncker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Juncker prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Juncker controlling the action here.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
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 (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Juncker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Kersikov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Kersikov regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Juncker stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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