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CFC CG Tokyo 5 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 68 wins and 68 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 75 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov 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.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
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 (2) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Juncker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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 looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Juncker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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!
Kersikov is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kersikov.
Juncker trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kersikov working for the choke.
Juncker is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Juncker is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Juncker tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
Kersikov controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2. Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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