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Event:
WP 101
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 50 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kulik quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
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 battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.#T1#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik is controlling Juncker's posture.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Juncker stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Juncker postures up.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T11#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Juncker has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage. #T12#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 62 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Notturna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Notturna wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Notturna gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Notturna taking a breather here.
Juncker prevents Notturna from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Juncker 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.#T1#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker tries to buck Notturna off but Notturna is having none of it.
Juncker is being controlled here.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
Notturna tries to move to mount but Juncker blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Juncker is not content to let Notturna control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but Juncker denies him.
Juncker is trying to escape the position but Notturna is controlling the position.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Notturna wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Notturna controls the position. #T4#
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (6) vs (0) Juncker
Notturna controlling his opponent. #T5#
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Notturna isn't that keen on the idea.
Notturna looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Notturna continues to stall.
Juncker stops Notturna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Notturna wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Juncker wants to hold on but Notturna pushes him away.
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Notturna controlling from the full mount.
Notturna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Notturna controlling from mount.
Notturna looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Notturna controlling the pace for now.
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Notturna fails to move to back control.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker wants to control but Notturna is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Notturna controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Notturna.#T11#
Juncker is trying to escape the mount but Notturna keeps good control and instead manages to take Juncker's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (9) vs (0) Juncker
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Juncker buck him off.
Juncker prevents Notturna from getting a body triangle.
Notturna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juncker doesn't escape.
Juncker tries to break free.
Juncker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Notturna.
I really don't envy Juncker right now.
Notturna 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.
#T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Notturna is stinking the place up with his stalling.
A lull in the action here.
Notturna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Notturna continues to hold on tight.
Will Notturna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Notturna is riding his opponent, not letting Juncker buck him off. #T14#
Notturna tries to get the hooks in deep but Juncker pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Notturna controlling the positon.
Juncker is really stuck here.
Notturna is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna gets his hands free as Juncker looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Strega Notturna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 39 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jello slaps away a takedown attempt from Juncker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Jello
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Jello is not content to let Juncker control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Juncker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (0) Jello
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.#T5#
Jello is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Jello prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Juncker controlling his opponent. #T6#
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is looking to work his way around to Jello's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker wants to take Jello's back here but Jello is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away. #T8#
Jello can't escape the position.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Jello 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 (7) vs (2) Jello
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (5) Jello
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker holds on to Jello's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jello taking a breather here. #T13#
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 51 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Juncker on that attempt.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juncker defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Juncker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Juncker
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.#T2#
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Ramirez is not content to let Juncker control the 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.
Juncker slows the pace down. #T3#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Ramirez keeping his opponent close.
Juncker tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Juncker happy to just control the position for now.
Juncker tries to advance position but instead Ramirez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker controlling the action here.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T10#
Juncker is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T12#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up. #T13#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gaston Juncker 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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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 38 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Juncker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T2#
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T3#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.#T4#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T6#
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
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.#T7#
Juncker controlling Kersikov's posture.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Juncker has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Juncker controlling the position.#T9#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T10#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T12#
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Well,Juncker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.#T13#
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T14#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
More stalling from Kersikov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 61 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jello, which made it look bad.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juncker sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Juncker
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Juncker 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: Jello (2) vs (4) Juncker
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Jello trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Juncker
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Jello tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello trying to control here.
#T5#
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (10) Juncker
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Jello is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker tries to take Jello's back but instead Jello uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T7#
Juncker trying to control the pace.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Jello manages to get to full guard.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Jello 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: Jello (4) vs (10) Juncker
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Juncker is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T11#
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello 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.#T12#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker 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.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Jello working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Juncker's thigh. Juncker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 48 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juncker sprawls well. Juncker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juncker quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juncker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Juncker is defending well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Catch Wrestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Juncker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #T3#
Juncker is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5##SUB2#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker passes Catch Wrestler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#T6#
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juncker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T7#
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Catch Wrestler is holding on tight.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve his position but instead Juncker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (8) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
Juncker is really struggling to control Catch Wrestler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good control from Juncker.
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
Juncker gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control. #T11#
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Juncker.#T12#
Catch Wrestler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Catch Wrestler tries to break free.
#T13#
Juncker controls the action.
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.
Juncker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catch Wrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
#T14##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juncker gets his way!
Juncker is trying to control but Catch Wrestler is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Catch Wrestler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 47 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik tightens his grip and picks Juncker up, before dumping him to the ground. Juncker manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T2#
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker 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.
Kulik controlling from side mount. #T3#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.#T4#
Juncker is holding Kulik down, trying to stall.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker manages to get back to half guard.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Juncker regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik is trying to keep Juncker in close.
#T9#
Juncker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (5) Juncker
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juncker trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T10#
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
Juncker has knee on belly momentarily but Kulik bucks him off and regains half guard.
Juncker is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Kulik gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T12#
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Kulik is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T13#
Kulik has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T14#
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
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 35 wins and 47 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown. Catch Wrestler tries to sprawl out of it but Juncker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Catch Wrestler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler shoots in and gets a takedown into Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.
Juncker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
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.
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Juncker wants to take Catch Wrestler's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Catch Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Juncker avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (8) vs (2) Catch Wrestler#T6#
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Juncker wants to take Catch Wrestler's back here but Catch Wrestler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Juncker has the hooks in. Catch Wrestler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Catch Wrestler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but not successfully.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
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.
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Catch Wrestler is trying to break free.
Catch Wrestler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Juncker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Catch Wrestler prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free.
Juncker is trying to stick to Catch Wrestler's back but Catch Wrestler is turning into Juncker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juncker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Catch Wrestler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (11) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T10#
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Catch Wrestler has passed into half guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from Juncker's half guard. Juncker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T11#
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Catch Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (13) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T12#
Juncker stays in close to Catch Wrestler's body and controls the position.
Juncker trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle here but Juncker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (16) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
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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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
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 35 wins and 46 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juncker enables Ignatowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juncker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T2#
Ignatowski stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Juncker regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juncker is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Juncker trying to control here.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T6#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.#T8#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ignatowski pushes down on Juncker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite Juncker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (8) Ignatowski#T11#
Ignatowski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Juncker's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ignatowski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Juncker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 91
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 59 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 45 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juncker to the mat! Juncker manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Juncker
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juncker 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: Notturna (2) vs (2) Juncker
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna gets full guard.#T3#
Notturna is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Juncker postures up.
Notturna is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T4#
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna 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.
Notturna is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Notturna controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Juncker passes into half guard.
Notturna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Notturna.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Juncker
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Juncker
Notturna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (9) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to hold on but Notturna postures up.#T9#
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker 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.#T10#
Notturna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Notturna moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (12) vs (2) Juncker
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Notturna trying to control.
Notturna is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Notturna controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
#T12#
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Juncker tries to break free.
Notturna controls the position.
Notturna is trying to control but Juncker is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Notturna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Juncker regains half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy. #T14#
Juncker wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Strega Notturna 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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Event:
WP 90
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 53 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 45 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Juncker is quick to defend against it.
Juncker fails with the takedown.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Juncker
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
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 content to stall in guard here.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T4#
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T5#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T7#
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Juncker stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there. #T10#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov controlling Juncker's posture.
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.#T12#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
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 34 wins and 44 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merlin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Merlin
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin 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.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Merlin#SUB2#
Merlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Merlin is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Merlin wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it.
Merlin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (8) Merlin
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Merlin's lack of action.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T8#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin passes into half guard.
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
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.#T9#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Merlin not doing much here.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker controlling the position well. #T10#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Merlin is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Juncker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (8) Merlin
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 2.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 88
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 43 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Juncker back into the cage.
Kulik gets underhooks to prevent Juncker's takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#TD2#
Juncker jumps guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position. #T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik not doing much here.
#T4#
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik controlling the action here. #T5#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Well, if Kulik 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.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kulik is stinking the place up with his stalling.
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.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #T13#
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T14#
Kulik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 87
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 52 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T1#
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T2#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Juncker
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Juncker
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Juncker 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.#T6#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Juncker turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Juncker
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
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 content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Juncker trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T12#
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juncker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Juncker
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T14#
Lavicci controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 86
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 36 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juncker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kulik wants a takedown.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Juncker gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T1#
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker postures up.
#T2#
Juncker moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Juncker gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker fails to advance to Kulik's back.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juncker controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik prevents any damage by holding on tight.
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.
Kulik can't escape the position.
#T5#
Juncker mounts Kulik! Really nice guard pass there!
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Juncker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juncker moves to his opponent's back but Kulik bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Juncker
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T8#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
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 controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Juncker is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Kulik stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (7) Juncker
Kulik is staying tight to Juncker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Kulik has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (7) Juncker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 7.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 85
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
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 32 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov gets to mount! Juncker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (0) vs (6) Kersikov
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Juncker gets back to half guard.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Juncker 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
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
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.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (8) vs (6) Kersikov#T6#
Juncker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Juncker is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Juncker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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 breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (8) vs (8) Kersikov#T8#
Juncker pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juncker has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T10#
Juncker controlling Kersikov's posture.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Juncker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (12) vs (8) Kersikov
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T12#
Kersikov tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Juncker forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (15) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
Juncker is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
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.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juncker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (15) vs (10) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Gaston Juncker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 84
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 56 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
McDonald feints and as Juncker raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Juncker
McDonald trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T1#
Juncker pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Juncker#T3#
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald is trying to keep Juncker in close.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T5#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Juncker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juncker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juncker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juncker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Juncker
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Juncker#SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
McDonald is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juncker stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Juncker advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
It looks like Juncker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (7) Juncker
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T13#
McDonald is not content to let Juncker control the position.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
McDonald seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 83
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
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 31 wins and 41 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 51 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juncker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juncker wants it to stay on the feet.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
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 takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Juncker into the cage.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kersikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov#T1#
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture. #T2#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kersikov.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Juncker advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#T7#
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 (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
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 avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.#T8#
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.#T9#
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it. #T10#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from taking his back.
Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T13#
Juncker is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov regains half guard.#T14#
Juncker stalling.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juncker wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juncker is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (5) vs (6) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 5.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 82
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kulik has hold of one of Juncker's legs. Juncker is fighting the takedown attempt but Kulik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker controlling the position.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T5#
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Juncker is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik controlling from the top position. #T8#
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs. #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker prevents Kulik from improving position.
Kulik controls the position.#T12#
Kulik working away.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Kulik just content to control the position.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Juncker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik wants to take Juncker's back here but Juncker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 81
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 39 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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.#TD2#
Juncker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Juncker is now in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Juncker is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Juncker is now in half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg. #T3#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Juncker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Juncker#T4#
Kersikov is letting Juncker control him for a moment.
Juncker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
What's Kersikov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juncker staying calm.
Juncker working away.#T6#
Who's going to make the next move?
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Juncker
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 is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Juncker is continuing to stall.#T7#
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Juncker is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Juncker 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 trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Juncker is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (5) Juncker#T9#
Juncker is being controlled here.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is staying tight to Juncker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
Juncker is being controlled here. #T11#
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Juncker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Juncker stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
Juncker prevents Kersikov from improving position.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (5) Juncker
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Kersikov tries to take Juncker's back but instead Juncker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Roman Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 80
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
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 30 wins and 39 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 57 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Jello
Jello struggling a bit here.
Jello tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker is staying tight to Jello's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Juncker has knee on belly momentarily but Jello bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Jello is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker controlling the pace.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 is taking a breather. Jello 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.#T2#
Jello preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Juncker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Jello is controlling Juncker's trapped leg to prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.#T4#
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Jello trying to control but Juncker postures up.
#T5#
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Juncker stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T8#
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Jello is continuing to stall.#T10#
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Juncker is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Juncker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
Juncker trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it. #T12#
Juncker is just content to waste time from the top position. Jello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T13#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T14#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 4 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.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 79
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
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 30 wins and 38 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in but Juncker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the top 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Juncker is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov stalling.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T8#
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Kersikov staying calm.#T9#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Kersikov slows the pace down.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from moving into mount. #T10#
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T11#
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov fails to advance to Juncker's back.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T12#
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 78
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 56 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 38 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jello there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
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 wants to control but instead Jello manages to regain half guard.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello gets full guard.#T3#
Jello working a defensive guard but Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Jello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it.
Jello is doing well to control the position and prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.
Jello continues to stall.#T4#
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Jello keeping hold of Juncker's head, controlling as best he can.
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (8) Juncker#T5#
Jello tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Jello holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello is trying to escape the position but Juncker is controlling the position. #T6#
Juncker wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker controls the position.
Jello holding on.#T7#
Juncker wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello regains half guard.
Jello wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is looking to get back to full guard here but Juncker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (11) Juncker#T8#
Juncker wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Jello is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juncker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (11) Juncker
Juncker breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (13) Juncker#T9#
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Jello keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T12#
Jello 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.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Further stalling from Jello.#T13#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 13 to 4.
Gaston Juncker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 76
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 31 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kulik feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Juncker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Juncker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T1#
Kulik 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.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but Juncker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood 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.#T3#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik pushes down on Juncker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juncker controlling the position for now.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Kulik is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker#T7#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juncker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Kulik 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.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Juncker#T10#
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker trying to control the position.
#T13#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker keeping hold of Kulik's head, controlling as best he can. #T14#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 75
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
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 28 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 44 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
#T6#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T7#
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Juncker actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T8#
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski pushing down on Juncker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but Juncker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T11#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #T12#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Juncker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T14#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juncker sees it coming and defends easily.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Juncker is heads and Ignatowski is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Gaston Juncker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 74
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
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 27 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 54 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker feints and as Jello raises his hands in defense, Juncker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Jello
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Juncker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juncker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Juncker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Juncker is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Juncker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Juncker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juncker trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello looking to control.
#T7#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T9#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T10#
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
More stalling from Jello.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Jello has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Juncker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Jello
Jello is not content to let Juncker control the 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 73
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 47 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Juncker is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Juncker#T2#
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the 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.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T3#
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Juncker#T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Kersikov tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs. #T6#
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Juncker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Juncker controls the position.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Juncker controls the position.
Kersikov is not content to let Juncker control the position.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from moving into mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T8#
Juncker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Juncker looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.#T11#
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T13#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 2.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 72
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 54 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 36 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jello but Jello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juncker off to one side.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juncker.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jello but Jello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Jello as Juncker shoots in.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jello counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Juncker
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello tries to move to mount but Juncker blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Jello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Juncker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker just holding on.#T2#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Jello moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Good control from Jello.#T5#
Jello avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands. #T6#
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.
#T7#
Juncker rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jello is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.#T9#
Juncker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Jello.#SUB#
Jello tightening his grip on Juncker, looking for the choke.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Juncker trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Jello 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.
#T12#
Jello gets his hands free as Juncker looks to control.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juncker doesn't escape.
Juncker tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello controls the action.#T13#
Juncker trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Jello.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 71
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 50 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 35 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Notturna. No joy for Juncker on that attempt.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Notturna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Notturna sprawls well. Notturna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juncker gets slowly back to his feet.
Strega Notturna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Notturna as he avoids it easily.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Notturna as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Notturna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Juncker
Notturna trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T2#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notturna won't allow Juncker to sweep him here. #T3#
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Juncker#T4#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Notturna keeps moving and retains side control.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Juncker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker tries to hold on but Notturna postures up.
Notturna controlling his opponent. #T5#
Notturna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Notturna moves to his opponent's back but Juncker bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Notturna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Juncker
Notturna is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Notturna is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
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.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet. #T7#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Juncker is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juncker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juncker wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy. #T9#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Notturna wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Notturna trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
Notturna is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Notturna is defending the position.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Juncker trying to advance position but Notturna counters by regaining guard.
Notturna has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Juncker passes Notturna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juncker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (5) Juncker#T13#
Juncker content just to control the position here.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Juncker avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Strega Notturna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 70
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 26 wins and 34 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 26 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
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.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Juncker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Juncker pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T6#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself. #T7#
Juncker controlling Rodriquez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez passes easily into half guard.
Juncker is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.#T8#
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T9#
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez controlling the pace. #T10#
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Juncker is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
More stalling from Rodriquez.#T14#
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 69
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 34 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Juncker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juncker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Nelson
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage. #T1#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker is controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture. #T3#
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T4#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Nelson trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson looking to control.
#T5#
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Nelson#T6#
Nelson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (8) vs (2) Nelson
Juncker controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson prevents Juncker from improving 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.#T8#
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Juncker working away.
Juncker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nelson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Nelson tries to control but Juncker manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (11) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Good control from Juncker.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Juncker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nelson doesn't escape.
Nelson tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juncker's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (11) vs (4) Nelson#T11#
Nelson wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (13) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson controlling Juncker's posture. #T12##SUB2#
Nelson has an active guard here but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Juncker 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.
Nelson is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#T14#
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (16) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker wants to take Nelson's back here but Nelson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 68
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Juncker fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ramirez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
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.#T2#
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker 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 struggling a bit here.#T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T4#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Juncker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T6#
Juncker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (5) vs (7) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker is looking to control Ramirez but Ramirez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Juncker gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Juncker won't let him. #T8#
Ramirez tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Ramirez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Juncker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Ramirez tries to break free.
Juncker trying to control.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Juncker.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker 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 but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez rolls, trying to escape but Juncker keeps control of the position.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Juncker controlling the positon.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Juncker is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Juncker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juncker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (7) Juncker
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T12#
Ramirez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker is trying to improve his position.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker is being controlled here.
Ramirez working away.
Juncker looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Juncker
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is having none of it. #T14#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WP 67
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Juncker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Juncker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ramirez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juncker to the mat. Juncker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling the position.
Ramirez stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez is trying to move to mount but Juncker reverses beautifully and ends up in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Ramirez#T1#
Ramirez trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Juncker is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T4#
Juncker is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Ramirez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T8#
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez working away.
Juncker is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
What's Juncker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juncker being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Juncker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (2) vs (12) Ramirez
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T10#
Ramirez tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Juncker holds on for dear life, controlling Ramirez's posture momentarily.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Ramirez.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Ramirez is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Ramirez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (15) Ramirez#T14#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker gets back to half guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 15 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 66
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 50 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jello's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Jello preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Juncker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello trying to control but Juncker postures up.
#T2#
Juncker is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Juncker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T4#
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Juncker stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Juncker is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Jello moves into full guard.
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jello continues to stall.
Jello keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. #T9#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T10#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T11#
Jello is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Juncker is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Juncker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juncker trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Jello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#T13#
Well, if Juncker 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.
Juncker moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Juncker
Jello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juncker trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #T14#
Juncker is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello moves into full guard.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 5 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.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 65
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 42 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juncker showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Juncker is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.#T3#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T4#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Juncker continues to stall.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T9#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T12#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker taking a breather here.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
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 in the domination position with Kersikov hanging on.
Juncker controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
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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Event:
WP 64
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Juncker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Juncker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T1#
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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Juncker
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Juncker prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Juncker controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov tries to control the position but Juncker now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Juncker
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Juncker looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Juncker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Kersikov just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Kersikov trying to control the position but Juncker manages to sink in the hooks.
Juncker trying to control.
Well, with Juncker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Juncker controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Juncker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Kersikov is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Juncker controlling the positon.#T8#
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Juncker is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov is defending it well.
Kersikov tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off. #T10#
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
Juncker is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Juncker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (11) Juncker#T11#
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Juncker.
Juncker is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Kersikov tries to break free.
What can Kersikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Juncker tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Juncker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Juncker looking to hold on to the position here but Kersikov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T14#
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 11 to 0.
Gaston Juncker 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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Event:
WP 63
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 31 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
Juncker stops Ramirez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T2#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Ramirez tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
It looks like Ramirez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Ramirez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker gets full guard.
Juncker pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Juncker pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T8#
Juncker 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 (5) Ramirez
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Juncker controlling the action here.
Juncker moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Juncker controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker postures up.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T12#
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ramirez is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez 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 is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (5) vs (9) Ramirez#T13#
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 9 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 62
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juncker lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik managing to control the position.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kulik trying to control here.
Juncker trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik 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.
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.#T5#
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Juncker is stalling here. Kulik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T10#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Juncker stops Kulik from passing to mount.
What's Juncker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker 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 regains half guard.
Kulik not doing much here.
#T12#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juncker keeping control of the position.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kulik prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker is controlling Kulik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik 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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Event:
WP 61
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 29 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Merlin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juncker is trying to defend but Merlin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Merlin
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker can't escape the position.
#T1#
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Juncker to get half guard.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it.
Merlin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Juncker reverses the position - he's now on top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Merlin
Juncker is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T4#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin is controlling Juncker's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Juncker won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (7) Merlin
Juncker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker trying to control the position here. #T7#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T8#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker pulls Merlin in to control the position. #T9#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.#T10#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Merlin is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T12#
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Merlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T13#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 60
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik darts in and clinches Juncker up against the cage.#TD#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Kulik's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Juncker stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Kulik gets back to half guard.
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.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well, if Juncker 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.
Kulik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Juncker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Juncker
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Juncker
Juncker gets his hands free as Kulik looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Juncker avoiding Kulik 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
#T7#
Juncker has good solid back control here.
Kulik just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB2#
Juncker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#T8#
Kulik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Kulik tries to break free.
Kulik trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
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.
#T9#
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
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.
Juncker wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.#T10#
Kulik is trying to break free.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Juncker just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik wants to escape the position.
#T11#
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.
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off. #T12#
Juncker trying to control.
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
Juncker controlling from the back.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#T13#
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (9) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 9 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 58
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 28 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Well, if Juncker 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.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T1#
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Juncker 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.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg. #T3#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker 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.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski is controlling the position but Juncker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juncker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Juncker blocks the move with his legs.
Juncker seems a little lost for a moment, as Ignatowski dominates the positioning.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control for a moment but Juncker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Juncker has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski controlling from mount. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 42 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 28 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Merlin shoots in but no luck this time.
Merlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merlin shoots for a takedown but Juncker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Merlin 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: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker managing to control the position.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Merlin is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Merlin tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Juncker not doing much here.
#T6#
Juncker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker prevents Merlin from getting the reversal.#T7#
Juncker is looking to work his way around to Merlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker prevents Merlin from getting the reversal.
Merlin reaches up and holds on to Juncker to control the position.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Juncker fails to move to back control.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
#T10#
Merlin wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy. #T11#
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Juncker from advancing position. #T13#
Juncker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Juncker is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Juncker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (8) Juncker
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juncker shoots in but Kulik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Kulik leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
Kulik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.#CL#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch.
Juncker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kulik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T1#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker is controlling Kulik's posture.#T2#
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik stalling.
Juncker gets full guard.#T3#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T6#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Juncker is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.#T10#
Kulik keeping hold of Juncker's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik 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 is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Kulik has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Juncker not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik 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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Event:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in but Kofel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xylon Kofel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#CL#
Kofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kofel jumps guard.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kofel working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
#T1#
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB#
Kofel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juncker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juncker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Kofel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Juncker stacks Kofel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Juncker.#T5#
Kofel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kofel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kofel.
Kofel wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kofel keeps moving.
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Kofel is trying to improve his position.
Juncker controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Kofel wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Juncker has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kofel's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kofel is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Juncker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gaston Juncker!
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 41 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Juncker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Merlin looking to control.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.#T3#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin controlling the position.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Merlin is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Juncker won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Merlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Juncker won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Merlin has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin looking to control.
Merlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Merlin 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: Merlin (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Juncker
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.
Merlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working. #T11#
Juncker tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Merlin controls the position.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Juncker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Juncker
I really don't envy Merlin right now.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Merlin wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juncker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Merlin tries to break free.
Merlin prevents Juncker from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Merlin is really stuck here.
Merlin trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Juncker tries to keep control of the position but Merlin is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker keeps control of the position as Merlin tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 25 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by Kulik.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.
Kulik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Kulik forces Juncker back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Kulik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kulik manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Juncker tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs. #T2#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Juncker is trying to improve his position.
Kulik trying to control the position but Juncker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Juncker is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Juncker trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.#T8#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB#
Juncker is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T9#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T10#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Juncker is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T13#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (4) Kulik#T14#
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 11 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Scott clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker passes into half guard.
Scott keeping hold of Juncker's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Juncker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Juncker trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juncker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (3) Juncker
Scott tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away. #T5#
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott is trying to escape the mount but Juncker keeps good control and instead manages to take Scott's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Scott (0) vs (6) Juncker
Scott is trying to break free.
Juncker wants to control but Scott manages to buck him off and is now in Juncker's guard! Nice work there by Scott! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (6) Juncker
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.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself. #T6#
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scott passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T7#
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Scott postures up.
#T8#
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.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Scott stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker 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.
The referee asks Scott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Scott prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Scott moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (7) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.#T11#
Juncker wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Juncker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Scott 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.
Scott prevents Juncker from improving his position.#T14#
Scott not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Tyron Scott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 45 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jello, which made it look bad.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Juncker is quick to defend against it.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jello attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.
Juncker looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juncker shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juncker lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Juncker#T1#
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Juncker pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.#T3#
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker looking to control.
#T4#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Jello stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the 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.
Juncker pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Juncker
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T6#
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello trying to control the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Jello managing to control the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T9#
Jello keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Jello is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 2.
Gaston Juncker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 23 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 45 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from Juncker. Juncker gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juncker defends it well.
Juncker dives in and grabs Jello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes down on Juncker's head and hops out.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jello with the counter takedown but Juncker avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jello drags the fight down to the ground.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing 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.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T4#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there. #T5#
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T6#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Jello controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T7#
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello 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 is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Jello
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juncker tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T9#
Jello controlling his opponent.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juncker is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Jello
Juncker just holding on.
Jello content just to control the position here. #T11#
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juncker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (10) Jello#T12#
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.
Jello controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Jello controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 38 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merlin.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Merlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Merlin taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Juncker regains half guard.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T2#
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Juncker#T3#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker 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.#T4#
Juncker doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Juncker tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T7#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T8#
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T10#
Merlin looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 18 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Juncker. No joy for Rodriquez on that attempt.
Juncker feinted with a counter takedown.
Juncker fails with the takedown.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Juncker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juncker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriquez fails with the takedown.
Gaston Juncker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.#TD2#
Rodriquez looking to score a takedown here. Juncker is defending well but Rodriquez drives through and ends up in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodriquez is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriquez from advancing position.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#T5#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rodriquez stalling. #T7#
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Rodriquez#T9#
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
Juncker is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (8) Rodriquez
Juncker tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Juncker's back but Juncker is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (8) Rodriquez#T10#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (8) Rodriquez
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #T11#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
#T12#
Juncker trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the position well.
Juncker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (5) vs (10) Rodriquez
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 10 to 5.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 47
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 42 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in but Jello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.
Gaston Juncker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juncker shoots in and drives through. Jello sprawls well.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jello is fending him off so far but Juncker persists. Nope, Jello circles away and we're back to standing.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juncker has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by Jello.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juncker fails with the takedown.#T1#
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juncker fails with the takedown.
Juncker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jello defends it nicely.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Juncker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up. #T2#
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jello has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jello is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Jello is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T5#
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juncker is looking to pass into half guard but Jello pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jello is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is trying to keep Jello in close.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (4) Juncker#T9#
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Jello wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T11#
Juncker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker is controlling Jello's posture.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T12#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully. #T14#
Juncker wants to control the position but Jello says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Jello is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 4.
Gaston Juncker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 31 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Juncker, which made it look bad. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Juncker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Juncker
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 controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T4#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Juncker controlling from the top position. #T7##SUB#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T8#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T9#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position. #T12#
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Well,Ramirez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 4 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 45
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in but Kulik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Kulik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kulik stops a takedown attempt from Juncker.
#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juncker uses from the top position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juncker holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T11#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kulik seems content to control.
Juncker 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.#T12##T13#
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T14#
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Juncker is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Juncker has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Juncker tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.#T3#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
Juncker being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##T8#
Juncker prevents Ramirez from improving position.
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T9#
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Further stalling from Ramirez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T12#
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Ramirez 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.
#T13#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Juncker tries to sprawl out of it but Kersikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Juncker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Juncker sprawls well.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juncker circles away.#TD#
Kersikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juncker on his heels. He'll look to pass Juncker's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juncker controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Juncker
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is really stuck here.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kersikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Juncker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Juncker for a finish.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
#T8#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Juncker is trying to break free.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juncker doesn't escape. #T9#
Juncker just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10##SUB#
Juncker showing good submission defense here.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Juncker trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
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.
Juncker tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
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.
#T12#
Juncker is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Kersikov has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov looking to control.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here. #T14#
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 34 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Merlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Juncker. Juncker gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away. #T3#
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Juncker won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
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 is not content to let Merlin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.#T5#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker manages to get to full guard.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Juncker#T6#
Juncker trying his best to control but Merlin has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (7) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker gets back to half guard.#T10#
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Merlin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Juncker regains half guard.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker 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.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Merlin controlling the action here. #T14#
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 41
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 31 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) Juncker#T3#
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Juncker tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker 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 moves into full guard.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Juncker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.#T5#
Juncker controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T8#
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Juncker controlling the position well.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T11#
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working. #SUB2#
Juncker looking for submissions off his back.
Juncker is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juncker controlling the position well.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Juncker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 4.
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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Event:
WP 40
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Juncker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into Juncker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
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.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kersikov stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Juncker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Juncker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Juncker 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 won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T4#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker trying to control here.
#T5#
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Juncker pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Juncker is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture. #T9#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away. #T10#
Kersikov not doing much here.
Kersikov continues to stall.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Juncker#T12#
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
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Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker prevents Kersikov from improving position. #T14#
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 39
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 14 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriquez, which made it look bad.
Juncker shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls well. He's pushed Juncker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt - Juncker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriquez has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Juncker
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez working away.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rodriquez is staying active.#T2#
Juncker stops Rodriquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker has given up his back. Will we see Rodriquez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Juncker#T4#
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Juncker is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Juncker just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker 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.#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Juncker.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.#T8#
Rodriquez continues to hold on tight.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Good control from Rodriquez.#SUB#
Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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.#T10#
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Juncker right now.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
Further stalling from Rodriquez.#T13#
Rodriquez avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Juncker. #T14#
Rodriquez continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 38
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 33 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Juncker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juncker shoots for a double leg takedown but Merlin sprawls well. He's pushed Juncker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Merlin attempts a counter takedown but Juncker avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Merlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Merlin is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Juncker pulls Merlin in to control the position. #T1#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
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.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Juncker controlling the position.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Juncker is trying to hold Merlin in close to prevent damage but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T7#
Juncker controlling the position for now.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker 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.#T8#
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Merlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Juncker#T9#
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Merlin is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Merlin takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T11#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Merlin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T12#
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Juncker trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
#T13#
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Juncker#T14#
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 37
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 13 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in and drives through. Juncker sprawls well.
Juncker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodriquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Juncker sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Juncker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Juncker prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juncker is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Juncker wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez controlling the action here. #T4#
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Juncker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Rodriquez#T5#
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but Juncker doesn't allow it.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Juncker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juncker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Rodriquez.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T13#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (10) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 36
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Juncker trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juncker uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (0) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker wants to take Ramirez's back but he can't do it this time.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T2#
Juncker moves to his opponent's back but Ramirez bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juncker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (9) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T5#
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Let's hope that Ramirez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ramirez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (12) vs (2) Ramirez
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Juncker controls the position.
Ramirez tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position. #T9#
Juncker taking a breather here.
Ramirez tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Ramirez is holding Juncker down, trying to stall.
Juncker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Ramirez is trying to work for a sweep but Juncker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (14) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling from mount.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T11#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Juncker fails to advance to Ramirez's back. #T14#
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.
Ramirez reaches up to try and control the position but Juncker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ramirez rolls and tries to escape and now Juncker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling from the back.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 35
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Juncker against the ropes.
#TD#
Kulik jumps into guard, dragging Juncker to the mat.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik 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.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is trying to keep Juncker in close.
#T3#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet. #T4#
Kulik has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #T5#
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulik controlling the position well. #T6#
Juncker not doing much here.
Kulik is positioning himself well to prevent Juncker advancing to mount. #T7#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Kulik tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Juncker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.#T9#
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Kulik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Kulik is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T12#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T14#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 34
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juncker is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Juncker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker wants to advance to full mount but Ignatowski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to hold Juncker in close to prevent damage but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #T6##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juncker defends well.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski 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.#T7#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T8#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T10#
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Juncker
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.#T12#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well. #T14#
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Juncker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 0.
Gaston Juncker 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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Event:
WP 33
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juncker defends it well.
Kulik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaston Juncker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juncker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Juncker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kulik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Kulik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Juncker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks 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.#T1#
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Juncker buck him off.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Kulik gets his hands free. #T2#
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kulik is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kulik.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Kulik not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Juncker is keeping busy.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juncker.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Juncker is really stuck here.
Kulik is controlling the position but Juncker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Juncker won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T6#
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Kulik
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T8#
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Juncker stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Kulik might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kulik prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.#T10#
Kulik controlling from mount.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Juncker wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kulik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juncker tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away. #T13#
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T14#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 32
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 25 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Joteel drives through and clinches with Juncker against the cage.
Joteel's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joteel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Joteel pulls Juncker into guard.
#SUB2#
Joteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
Juncker won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T1#
Joteel 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.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.#T2#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juncker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (3) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Joteel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T3#
Joteel can't escape the position.
Joteel regains half guard.
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Juncker prevents Joteel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Joteel actively working from the bottom here.
Joteel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
Joteel controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a triangle but Juncker pushes his legs off easily.
Joteel looking to control.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Joteel is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.
Joteel gets full guard.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Joteel looking for subs off his back but Juncker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Juncker trying to control the pace. #T7#
Joteel is refusing to be controlled, as Juncker sits in half guard.
Juncker prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.
Joteel is trying to control but Juncker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (6) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.#T8#
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joteel is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joteel trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
#T9#
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Juncker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (9) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joteel for as long as he can get away with.
Joteel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joteel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Juncker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (12) vs (0) Joteel#T10#
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Juncker controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Juncker controlling from mount.
Joteel tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
Joteel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joteel trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
#T12#
Joteel wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker is looking to pass Joteel's guard but actually Joteel recovers to full guard.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Joteel looking to control.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Joteel wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Joteel looking to control.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Joteel 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 (12) vs (2) Joteel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 31
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juncker to the ground. Ignatowski is now in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski has knee on belly momentarily but Juncker bucks him off and regains half guard.
Juncker is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker 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.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T4#
Juncker regains half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T5#
Juncker tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Ignatowski postures up.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker postures up.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Juncker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker postures up.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Juncker controls the position.
What's Ignatowski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it. #T10#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Juncker is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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.#T11#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Juncker#SUB2#
Juncker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
Ignatowski stalling. #T14#
Juncker is looking to get back to full guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 30
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 12 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 23 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Joteel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juncker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Joteel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Joteel trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joteel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juncker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker passes into half guard.
Joteel is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joteel avoid being mounted?
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joteel.
Juncker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Joteel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Juncker is trying to work for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is looking to advance position but Joteel won't allow it.
Joteel tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#T4#
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Joteel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Juncker pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (3) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker prevents Joteel from getting the reversal.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Juncker wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Joteel is desperately trying to improve his position but Juncker has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Joteel tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Joteel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Joteel working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Joteel working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Joteel keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel trying to control the position.
#T8#
Joteel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.
Joteel is looking to get back to full guard here but Juncker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (6) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (8) vs (0) Joteel#T9#
Joteel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.
Joteel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juncker wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy.
Joteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Juncker 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.
#T10#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is trying to control but Juncker passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (11) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Joteel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joteel keeps working. #T11#
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joteel wants to control but Juncker passes easily into half guard.
Juncker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (14) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Joteel is refusing to be controlled, as Juncker sits in half guard.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joteel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (17) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel gets back to half guard.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Joteel is defending well. #T13#
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Joteel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker is really struggling to control Joteel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Juncker trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Juncker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (20) vs (0) Joteel
Juncker controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Joteel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juncker seems to be looking for submissions.
Joteel trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 29
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juncker! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Juncker wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Juncker has one of Merlin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (7) Merlin
Juncker trying to control the position but Merlin manages to sink in the hooks.
Juncker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Merlin controls the position.
Juncker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Merlin trying to advance position but Juncker counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker 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 (7) Merlin
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it. #T3#
Merlin wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Juncker stalling away here and it's allowed Merlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juncker prevents Merlin from improving 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.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#T6#
Juncker trying to control the pace.
Merlin is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin controlling the position for now.
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (9) Merlin
Juncker is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Juncker is trying to keep Merlin in close.
#T10#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (12) Merlin
Merlin wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Juncker is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (2) vs (14) Merlin#T12#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Merlin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Juncker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (17) Merlin
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 17 to 2.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 28
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juncker shoots in but no luck this time.
Merlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Juncker tries to sprawl but Merlin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Merlin prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Juncker 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.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker regains half guard.#T6#
Juncker gets full guard.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Juncker controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Juncker pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin postures up.
#T7#
Merlin won't allow Juncker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Juncker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juncker pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
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.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juncker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Juncker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merlin is now in half guard.
Juncker won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Juncker gets full guard.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Merlin won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Juncker
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Merlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merlin is trying to hold Juncker in close to prevent damage but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 27
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juncker! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Juncker denies him.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Ignatowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T1#
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Juncker pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker managing to control the position.
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to sweep him here. #T3#
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Juncker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T5#
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to finish this one by submission but Juncker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ignatowski. #T6#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Juncker's back.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski tries to take Juncker's back but instead Juncker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (10) Ignatowski#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski takes Juncker's back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (13) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to break Juncker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juncker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ignatowski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Juncker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Nice work there by Juncker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (13) Ignatowski
Ignatowski pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T11#
Juncker is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Ignatowski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (18) Ignatowski
Juncker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ignatowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (2) vs (20) Ignatowski
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (20) Ignatowski#T14#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker postures up.
#SUB2#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 20 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 26
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
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 8 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 20 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel rushes Juncker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Joteel decides to pull guard.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controlling Joteel's posture.
Joteel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Joteel
Juncker trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joteel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Juncker has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Joteel wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Juncker prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Juncker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joteel manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Joteel is trying to work for a sweep but Juncker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (7) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Joteel wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Juncker controlling from mount. #T5#
Joteel working to try and regain half guard.
Joteel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joteel gets full guard.
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6##SUB2#
Joteel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Juncker escapes and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (10) vs (2) Joteel
Juncker controls the position.
Joteel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (10) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Joteel drops back looking for a leg! Juncker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Juncker manages to kick Joteel off! Joteel jumps back into Juncker's guard. #T7#
Juncker controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #SUB#
Joteel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Juncker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joteel is looking to defend but Juncker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joteel! Juncker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joteel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gaston Juncker!
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 25
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Juncker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juncker did well to prevent Ignatowski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T1#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T3#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there. #T5#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker looking to control.
#T6#
Ignatowski stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Juncker
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Juncker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Juncker 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 wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Juncker#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Juncker is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ignatowski jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker stops Ignatowski from passing to mount. #T10#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker being controlled for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Juncker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (19) vs (5) Juncker#SUB#
Juncker won't enjoy being in this position. Ignatowski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Juncker is tapping - it's over boys! Ignatowski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 24
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 29 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Juncker looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Juncker tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it.
Merlin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Merlin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Juncker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Merlin
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin is still trying to improve position.
Merlin wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.#T5#
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T6#
Juncker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (7) vs (2) Merlin
Juncker stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position.
Merlin pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker is looking to advance position but Merlin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (7) vs (6) Merlin
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T8#
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Juncker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (9) vs (6) Merlin
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker pushing down on Merlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juncker moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (12) vs (6) Merlin#T10#
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
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 tries to control but Merlin wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Juncker is stalling here but it's allowed Merlin to get half guard.
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.
Merlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.
Juncker stalling. #T12#
Juncker is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Merlin tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Juncker stalling.
Merlin trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
#T14#
Juncker stalling away here and it's allowed Merlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Merlin controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A victorious Gaston Juncker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 23
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 26 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker 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.
Ignatowski staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Juncker regains half guard.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #SUB2#
Juncker has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Juncker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Juncker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juncker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (6) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Juncker controls the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position. #T5#
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski controlling the position well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Juncker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski is controlling Juncker's posture.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Juncker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (9) Juncker
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juncker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Juncker is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ignatowski actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position. #T13#
Ignatowski is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 9 to 6.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 22
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Juncker tries to sprawl but Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.#T4#
Juncker is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski gets to mount! Juncker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Juncker#T5#
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Juncker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to break free.
Juncker 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.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Juncker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Ignatowski is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position.
Ignatowski 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 still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Juncker trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but Juncker is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Juncker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Juncker#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski taking a breather here. #T10#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Juncker is working away. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Juncker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Juncker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Juncker has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) Juncker#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 21
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 27 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Juncker
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Juncker trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin prevents Juncker from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juncker actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Merlin prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Juncker tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
Merlin prevents Juncker from improving his position.#T2#
Juncker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Merlin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T4#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker 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.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T5#
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker regains half guard.
Merlin is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Juncker is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8##SUB#
Merlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Merlin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Juncker. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin controls the position.#T9#
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin controls the position.
Juncker is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Juncker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Merlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (12) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Merlin tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Merlin looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Merlin is staying active.#T12#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T13#
Merlin is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (15) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Merlin gets to mount! Juncker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (17) vs (0) Juncker
Merlin trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 20
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 5 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juncker swivels and escapes.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juncker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Juncker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Juncker is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juncker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Juncker regains half guard.#T3#
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.#T5#
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T8#
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Juncker reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Juncker rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (11) Kersikov
I really don't envy Juncker right now.
#T9#
Juncker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Juncker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Juncker. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (14) Kersikov
Juncker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (17) Kersikov
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Juncker tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Juncker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Juncker just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Juncker's back but Juncker is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (17) Kersikov
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (19) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T12#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (22) Kersikov
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 22 to 2.
A relieved looking Volodymyr Kersikov 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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Event:
WP 19
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Kersikov feints and as Juncker raises his hands in defense, Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Juncker
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juncker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Juncker's legs - danger averted.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov is controlling Juncker's posture.#T2#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Juncker is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Juncker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juncker is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (2) Juncker
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Juncker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Juncker is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Juncker trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T6#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Juncker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
#T7#
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
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 trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Kersikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Kersikov controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T8#
Kersikov breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (6) Juncker
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Juncker looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (13) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker 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.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T10#
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (6) Juncker
Juncker trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Juncker. #SUB#
Kersikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
wp 17
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is trying to improve his position.
Juncker is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Juncker is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Juncker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Ramirez working away.
Juncker holding on.
Juncker is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker 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 regains half guard.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T4#
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.#T5#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Juncker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez stalling. #T7#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T8#
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ramirez looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Juncker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ramirez stalling.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez passes into side control, despite Juncker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (15) vs (0) Juncker#T11#
Juncker tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (18) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Juncker is really stuck here.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Juncker.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Juncker is in bad spot here.
Juncker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Juncker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (18) vs (2) Juncker
Ramirez has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Further stalling from Ramirez.#T14#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 18
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Juncker. No joy for Merlin on that attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Merlin gets caught napping as Juncker dives in and scores a takedown. Merlin manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Juncker
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Merlin seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Merlin controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Juncker won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Juncker
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Merlin wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker content just to control the position here.
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker tries to control but Merlin wriggling away.
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Merlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Juncker is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now. #T7#
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.#T8#
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Juncker is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard but Juncker has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (8) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T10#
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
Juncker trying to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Juncker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker controlling from mount. #T12#
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Merlin wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.#T13#
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.#T14#
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Merlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker 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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Event:
WP 16
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Rodriquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodriquez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Juncker
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rodriquez stalling.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Juncker trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T3#
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Juncker working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
#T4#
Juncker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (4) Juncker
Rodriquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rodriquez tries to escape but Juncker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juncker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rodriquez tries to break free.
Juncker is looking to control Rodriquez but Rodriquez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Rodriquez tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Rodriquez controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Juncker is looking to control Rodriquez but Rodriquez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rodriquez tries to break free.
#T6#
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker not allowing Rodriquez to control his hands.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriquez tries to break free.
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Rodriquez pushed the leg off. #T7#
Rodriquez turns into Juncker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Juncker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker 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.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Juncker is working to get back to half guard.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?#T9#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez stalling. #T10#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriquez's best efforts.
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker can't escape the position.
#T12#
Juncker tries to control Rodriquez's body but Rodriquez pushes him off. Juncker squirms to his side and now Rodriquez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (19) vs (4) Juncker
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Juncker is keeping busy.
Juncker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rodriquez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Juncker tries to break free.
#T14#
Juncker trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Juncker rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 15
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juncker but Juncker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Juncker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juncker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker 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 is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Juncker sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Ramirez is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Juncker trying to control here.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juncker tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T5#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #T6#
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (6) vs (2) Juncker#T8#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Ramirez prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker controlling the position for now.
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker gets full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Juncker is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Ramirez prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T12#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. Juncker squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Juncker staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control. #T14#
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dew gets a double leg takedown into Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker has control of Dew's left arm, preventing Dew from doing any damage.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Dew being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juncker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juncker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juncker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dew (2) vs (4) Juncker
Dew is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.
Dew is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control.
Dew is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Juncker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dew (2) vs (6) Juncker#T2#
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Dew is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Juncker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Dew tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Juncker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker trying to control but Dew is having none of it.
Dew is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Juncker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dew to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dew (2) vs (9) Juncker
Dew is trying to break free.
Juncker has good solid back control here.
Juncker is hanging on to Dew's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dew tries to escape but Juncker has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Dew tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action.
Dew bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (9) Juncker#SUB#
Dew is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Juncker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Juncker has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (11) Juncker#SUB#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juncker defends well.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Dew being controlled here, momentarily.
Juncker trying to control but Dew is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Dew's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juncker defends well.#SUB#
Dew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Juncker has passed into half guard!
Juncker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (4) vs (14) Juncker#T8#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dew looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dew (4) vs (17) Juncker
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Dew buck him off. #T9#
Juncker doesn't have the hooks in and Dew manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (6) vs (17) Juncker
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dew is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Juncker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Juncker has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (6) vs (19) Juncker#SUB#
Dew working for submissions but it's allowed Juncker to get to half guard.
#T10#
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working. #SUB#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juncker pulls his head out easily.
Dew is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Juncker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dew. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (6) vs (22) Juncker#T11#
Juncker controls the position from side control.
Dew is looking for a sweep.#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Dew is looking to reverse the position.
Dew gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dew (6) vs (24) Juncker
Juncker prevents Dew from getting the reversal.
Juncker looking to control but Dew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Dew is controlling an arm, preventing Juncker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dew gets back to half guard.
Dew gets back to full guard.
Juncker forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Dew is working away. #SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 24 to 6.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker 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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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense.
Cheese seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by Cheese.
Juncker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Cheese closes the distance and pushes Juncker back into the cage.#TD#
Cheese ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cheese no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Cheese trying to control the position here.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Juncker won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Cheese looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T4#
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cheese is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker advances to half guard. #T6#
Juncker is looking to advance position but Cheese won't allow it.
Juncker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Juncker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheese is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Juncker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cheese's thigh. Cheese counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily.
Cheese wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T10#
Cheese is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker postures up.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Juncker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker trying to control the position.
#T11#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheese controls the pace.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.#SUB2#
Juncker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Juncker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Cheese is fighting to break Juncker's control of his arms but Juncker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cheese advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Cheese is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Juncker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker manages to get back to half guard.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Cheese has control of the leg.
Juncker wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14#
Cheese controlling the pace.
Juncker wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Juncker actively working from the bottom here.
Juncker wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker is pressing down on Cheese's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Charles Eric Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Juncker is defending well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Barnes has clasped his hands together around Juncker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Juncker#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juncker, who protects the arm well.
Juncker is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes in the domination position with Juncker hanging on.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Juncker trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Juncker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Juncker
Barnes is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Juncker controls the position.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Juncker controlling from side mount. #T3#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Barnes prevents Juncker from improving position.
Juncker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Juncker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Juncker controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.#T5#
Juncker just content to control the position.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Juncker dominates the positioning.
Barnes trying his best to control but Juncker has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (4) vs (7) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Juncker prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes prevents Juncker from taking his back.#T8#
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.
Barnes has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (4) vs (10) Juncker
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Barnes tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Barnes trying to control the position but Juncker manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Juncker is persistently looking for the submission but Barnes is defending it well.
Barnes wants to escape the position.
Well, with Juncker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Juncker.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
#T10#
Juncker is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes is really stuck here.
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes prevents any damage by holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Juncker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.#T12#
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Barnes is just holding on here. Juncker manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (4) vs (13) Juncker
Barnes tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Juncker advancing to mount. #T13##SUB2#
Juncker is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker controlling the action here. #T14#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch up.
Bandini wants to clinch.
Juncker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Bandini clinches.
Bandini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juncker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Juncker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandini after a bit of a struggle.
Juncker jumps guard but Bandini stands there with Juncker around his waist. Juncker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bandini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juncker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini gets underhooks to prevent Juncker's takedown attempt.
Matthew Bandini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juncker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1##CL#
Juncker tries to keep at a distance but Bandini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Bandini manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Bandini has picked Juncker up - he's going for a ride! Bandini dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Juncker
Bandini trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Bandini is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Bandini wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker 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: Bandini (2) vs (2) Juncker#T3#
Bandini tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juncker pulls his head out easily.
Bandini is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandini looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandini, not yet. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a triangle but Juncker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juncker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Bandini wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (5) Juncker
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker tries to control but Bandini wriggling away.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Bandini has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (2) vs (8) Juncker#SUB2#
Bandini is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Juncker has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bandini is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
A victorious Gaston Juncker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Juncker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hageman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Hageman
Hageman keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T2#
Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Hageman wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Hageman wants to control but Juncker passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Juncker.
Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Hageman gets full guard.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.
Hageman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Juncker is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. #SUB#
Juncker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juncker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Juncker prevents Hageman from improving his position.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Hageman wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Hageman
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T11#
Hageman is working to get back to half guard.
Hageman tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Hageman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hageman is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Juncker looking to take Hageman's back but Hageman rolls and after a scramble, Hageman ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hageman to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Hageman#SUB2#
Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juncker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juncker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juncker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (9) vs (2) Hageman#SUB#
Juncker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Juncker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (11) vs (2) Hageman
Juncker controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hageman is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
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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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Juncker manages to circle out of the way.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Vovchanchyn rushes Juncker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Juncker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#CL#
Juncker tries to keep at a distance but Vovchanchyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Juncker manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juncker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Juncker is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Juncker to the mat but Juncker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn has Juncker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juncker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juncker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has Juncker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juncker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juncker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
#TD2#
Juncker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vovchanchyn regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker stays in close to Vovchanchyn's body and controls the position.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. #T2#
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
Juncker stays in close to Vovchanchyn's body and controls the position.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Vovchanchyn pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Juncker#T5#
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the top position.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Vovchanchyn tries to pass.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Vovchanchyn tries to pass. #T7#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker controlling Vovchanchyn's posture.
Vovchanchyn wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker has control of Vovchanchyn's left arm, preventing Vovchanchyn from doing any damage.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T8#
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker looking to control.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vovchanchyn controls the pace.
Vovchanchyn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9##SUB2#
Juncker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Juncker is tightening it up a little... Vovchanchyn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vovchanchyn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vovchanchyn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Juncker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gaston Juncker!
Gaston Juncker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC 533
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Juncker goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
Juncker blocks an uppercut.
The Irritator misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Irritator stalling in the clinch.
The Irritator lands a right hand.
Juncker jumps guard but The Irritator stands there with Juncker around his waist. Juncker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Irritator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Juncker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Irritator is continuing to stall.#T1#
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The Irritator pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Irritator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juncker stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Irritator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juncker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Juncker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Irritator wants to control but Juncker postures up.
The Irritator is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Juncker working the ground and pound but The Irritator is defending the strikes.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Juncker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Irritator is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
The Irritator trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
The Irritator is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Juncker landing a few strikes.
The Irritator is looking for a sweep.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here.
The Irritator is trying to escape the position but Juncker is controlling the position. #T4#
The Irritator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juncker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker throws an elbow but The Irritator slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juncker working the ground and pound.
Juncker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Juncker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Irritator tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker in the domination position with The Irritator hanging on.#SUB#
Juncker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Irritator, who protects the arm well.
The Irritator 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Juncker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by The Irritator, which made it look bad.
The Irritator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Irritator wants to clinch but Juncker slips to the side#TD#
and Juncker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Irritator!
Juncker working away.
Juncker takes a little break here. The Irritator wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The Irritator struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juncker off and has taken his back!
The Irritator not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
The Irritator trying to control momentarily.
Juncker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Irritator can do to turn this around?#T1#
The Irritator keeps control of the position easily here as Juncker tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that The Irritator has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking to break Juncker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juncker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Irritator will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Juncker trying to control the hands but The Irritator breaks the grip. #SUB2#
The Irritator working for a choke but Juncker is defending well. #SUB2#
Juncker is in a bad position with The Irritator working for a choke. Juncker manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but The Irritator keeps moving. #T2#
Juncker is really struggling to control The Irritator but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Irritator controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
The Irritator pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
The Irritator working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juncker postures up.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
The Irritator is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The Irritator keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
The Irritator looking to control.
The Irritator has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
The Irritator working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juncker tries for a takedown but The Irritator circles away easily
and The Irritator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Irritator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by The Irritator.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy The Irritator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Juncker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Irritator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaston Juncker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juncker wants to clinch.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Juncker avoids it with no problem.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Juncker avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The Irritator rushes Juncker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juncker goes for a takedown attempt but The Irritator pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries for a takedown but The Irritator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juncker fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator controlling Juncker's posture. #T1#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Irritator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Irritator has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
Juncker stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juncker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juncker wants to control from the top but The Irritator keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juncker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Irritator is fending him off so far but Juncker persists. Nope, The Irritator circles away and we're back to standing.
The Irritator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Irritator leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
The Irritator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juncker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juncker goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
The Irritator misses with a punch to the body.
The Irritator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Irritator is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
The Irritator stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juncker takes a shot to the head.
The Irritator scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Irritator lands with a right to the head.
Juncker is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Irritator lands a hook that snaps the head of Juncker backwards.
Juncker is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
The Irritator manages to break the clinch.
The Irritator throws a hook to the side of Juncker's head but Juncker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randy The Irritator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juncker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Irritator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juncker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Irritator swivels and escapes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juncker working away.
The Irritator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Irritator wants to control but Juncker postures up.
The Irritator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Irritator is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Irritator is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Juncker landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy The Irritator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Irritator has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy The Irritator!
In his post fight interview, Randy The Irritator started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Juncker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Juncker feints the counter takedown.
Karlsson leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker.
Juncker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karlsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juncker on the ground.
Juncker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karlsson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Juncker takes a little break here. Karlsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Karlsson tries to escape but Juncker is in control.
Juncker working the ground and pound.
Karlsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Juncker has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Juncker lands a nice forearm strike.
Juncker looks up at the clock and then as Karlsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Juncker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Juncker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karlsson bucks up and tries to throw Juncker off but instead Juncker has got his back!
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but Juncker has full control of the position and if anything, Karlsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Karlsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Juncker.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Karlsson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Juncker scores with punches from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juncker scores with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Karlsson is rocked!
Will Juncker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Juncker.#T2#
Juncker lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Oh Karlsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juncker connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Karlsson to escape the position.
Juncker lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Juncker is landing with strikes. Karlsson can't take much more of this.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Karlsson fending off the submission attempt from Juncker.
Juncker is landing with strikes from the back.
Karlsson trying to get back to his feet but Juncker is in full control for now.
Juncker is punishing Karlsson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Juncker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Karlsson is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Karlsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but Juncker has full control of the position and if anything, Karlsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Juncker scores with strikes from the back.
Juncker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Karlsson hold on?
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Juncker scores with punches to the body.
Karlsson trying to get back to his feet but Juncker is in full control for now.
Karlsson seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Juncker scores with punches to the body.
Juncker has good solid back control here.
Juncker connects with a big shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juncker lands shots from the back.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Juncker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karlsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Karlsson won't enjoy being in this position. Juncker looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Karlsson is tapping - it's over boys! Juncker picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
In his post fight interview, Gaston Juncker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
LOM Trials 2
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulu.
Pulu misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Juncker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pulu wants to get back to his feet.
Juncker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pulu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Pulu is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is thwarting Pulu's attempts to control the position.
Pulu manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Juncker drops back looking for a leg! Pulu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulu manages to kick Juncker off! Juncker jumps back into Pulu's guard.
Pulu controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Juncker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Juncker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulu misses with a low kick.#CL#
Juncker moves into the clinch.
Pulu tries to pull guard but Juncker holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulu drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Juncker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Pulu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Pulu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Juncker working for a triangle but Pulu defends it easily.
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.
Juncker wants to stand and escape but Pulu is having none of it.
Pulu won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Pulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pulu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Pulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Pulu is still trying to improve position.
Pulu pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulu has a closed guard, preventing Juncker from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Juncker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juncker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaston Juncker! |
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