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WP 29 PBP Commentary |
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 26 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Lavicci 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 pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci mounts Kersikov! Really nice guard pass there!
Lavicci goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Lavicci
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci 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.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov looking to control.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 12 to 4.
After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci 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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