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CFC MM CG 4 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 63 wins and 65 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 70 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Juncker's head and hops out.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juncker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juncker shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
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 but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Juncker with that takedown attempt.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Juncker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov jumps guard.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juncker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juncker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is trying to break free.
Kersikov is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker is in bad spot here.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Juncker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Kersikov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kersikov is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Juncker can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is really stuck here.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Juncker rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Juncker rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is really stuck here.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 2. Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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