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WP 62 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 72 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
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.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
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. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
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.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
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.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lavicci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lavicci has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen 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 is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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