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WP 67 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 34 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 44 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov 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: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci gets full guard.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci looking to control.
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 pass the guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Lavicci keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kersikov
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! Lavicci is heads and Kersikov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kersikov wins on points by 3 to 2.
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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