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WP 124 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 42 wins and 27 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 72 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
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 (2) Lavicci
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Lavicci is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kersikov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kersikov shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov looking to control but instead Lavicci has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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