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CFC CG 721 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 66 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juncker.
Juncker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gotch to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Juncker
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Juncker is pulling down on Gotch's head. It's preventing any offense from Gotch, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Gotch has moved into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker trying to control but Gotch postures up.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is taking a breather. Juncker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Gotch from advancing position.
Gotch content to control rather than advance.
Juncker moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker is pulling down on Gotch's head. It's preventing any offense from Gotch, at least for the moment.
Gotch pushing down on Juncker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Gotch trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Gotch has control of the leg.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is pushing down on Juncker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juncker is fighting to maintain full guard but Gotch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker moves into full guard.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker is pulling down on Gotch's head to control his posture.
Juncker 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotch advances to half guard.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
Gotch tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gotch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gotch is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Gotch trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Juncker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard but Gotch has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Juncker
Gotch happy to just control the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker gets back to half guard.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Gotch has control of the leg.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Juncker pulls Gotch in close to his closed guard and prevents Gotch from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch postures up.
Gotch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Lou Gotch 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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