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CFC Matt Mac CG 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 64 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 69 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juncker has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juncker defends it nicely.
Juncker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Juncker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juncker leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Juncker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juncker but Juncker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Juncker advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (6) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov stops Juncker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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 six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker content just to control the position here.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Juncker has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stops Juncker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Juncker is stalling here but it's allowed Kersikov to get half guard.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (6) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (6) vs (5) Kersikov
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Gaston Juncker retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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