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WP 41 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 63 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Lavicci is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov'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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov wants to take Lavicci's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Lavicci has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Lavicci
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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