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WP 125 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 58 wins and 73 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 66 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Lavicci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is controlling Lavicci's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lavicci wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavicci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavicci's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Lavicci is holding onto Kersikov's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lavicci is defending well though. Kersikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kersikov trying to control.
Lavicci wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Lavicci rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lavicci trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Kersikov not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Kersikov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Lavicci works to advance to full mount. Kersikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (12) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci fails to move to back control.
Lavicci wants to finish this one by submission but Kersikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lavicci.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (12) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (12) vs (9) Kersikov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (16) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Lavicci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A victorious Anthony Lavicci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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