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WP 119 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 28 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Halli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli trying to control here.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lavicci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away.
Halli won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Lavicci trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 takes Halli's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (10) Lavicci
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halli's body.
Lavicci tightening his grip on Halli, looking for the choke.
Halli can't escape the position.
Lavicci working for a choke but Halli is defending well.
Lavicci trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Halli doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lavicci avoiding Halli 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halli prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is persistently looking for the submission but Halli is defending it well.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lavicci trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks.
Lavicci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lavicci wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Halli looking to improve position, pressing down on Lavicci's thigh with his hand. Lavicci seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Halli paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Halli's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lavicci picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Lavicci!
After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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