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WP 99 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 88 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Lavicci
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci looking to take Kersikov's back but Kersikov rolls and after a scramble, Kersikov ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Kersikov to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lavicci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 2.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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