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WP 84 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 18 wins and 14 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci 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: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Lavicci
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Lavicci 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 Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to advance position but instead Kersikov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lavicci to get the leverage.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends 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.
Lavicci 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.
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 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 (5) vs (8) Lavicci
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kersikov has worked his arm free - good work by Kersikov!
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is letting Lavicci control him for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lavicci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Lavicci tries to move to full mount but Kersikov actually manages to regain half guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (11) Lavicci
Kersikov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 7.
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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