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WP 95 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 70 wins and 51 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 57 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatowski tries to counter with a takedown but Lavicci is quick to defend against it.
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Ignatowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Lavicci
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Ignatowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Lavicci might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of 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 wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Lavicci
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
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.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavicci is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Lavicci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lavicci has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci has knee on belly momentarily but Ignatowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Lavicci is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Lavicci is looking to control the position but Ignatowski frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Lavicci grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Ignatowski there - Lavicci really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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