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Event:
CFC CG NY 57
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 80 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Lavicci trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Trismegistus is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Trismegistus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus pulls Lavicci in to control the position. #SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine here but Lavicci defends easily.
#T1#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trismegistus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trismegistus is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #T2#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Trismegistus controlling the position.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine here but Lavicci defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Trismegistus#T3#
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trismegistus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.
Trismegistus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Trismegistus
Trismegistus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away. #T4#
Trismegistus looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci stops Trismegistus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lavicci has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Trismegistus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Trismegistus controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for the choke from the back.
Trismegistus controls the position.
Let's hope that Trismegistus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trismegistus.
#T6##SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lavicci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lavicci for a finish.
Trismegistus controls the action.#SUB2#
Trismegistus working for a choke but Lavicci reverses nicely into Trismegistus 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (8) Trismegistus
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trismegistus's guard.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Trismegistus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Trismegistus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trismegistus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trismegistus has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T8##SUB2#
Trismegistus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trismegistus's guard.
Trismegistus is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well.
Trismegistus is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Trismegistus tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Trismegistus is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is defending well.
Trismegistus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is thwarting Trismegistus's attempts to control the position.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus 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 (4) vs (12) Trismegistus#T10#
Trismegistus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lavicci is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trismegistus gets his way!
Trismegistus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lavicci wants to escape the position.
Trismegistus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
#T11##SUB2#
Trismegistus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Trismegistus struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is persistently looking for the submission but Lavicci is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Trismegistus has good solid back control here.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (12) Trismegistus
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Trismegistus is working away. #SUB#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trismegistus is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trismegistus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Trismegistus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci won't allow Trismegistus to sweep him here.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Trismegistus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (9) vs (12) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
Trismegistus is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 12 to 9.
A victorious Yojizo Trismegistus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 56
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 79 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kvakkestad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvakkestad is one step ahead there.
Lavicci is controlling Kvakkestad's posture.
Kvakkestad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T1#
Lavicci controlling the position.
Kvakkestad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvakkestad preventing the sweep.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Kvakkestad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci seems keen to control Kvakkestad's posture.
Kvakkestad controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Lavicci is pulling down on Kvakkestad's head to control his posture.
Kvakkestad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvakkestad controls the pace.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kvakkestad has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Lavicci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Kvakkestad seems content to control.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvakkestad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci is controlling Kvakkestad's trapped leg to prevent Kvakkestad from advancing to side control.
Kvakkestad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci trying to get back to full guard but Kvakkestad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kvakkestad#T7#
Kvakkestad prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Kvakkestad controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvakkestad looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
#T9#
Lavicci is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Kvakkestad is controlling the pace.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kvakkestad is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Lavicci is trying to control but Kvakkestad passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (8) Kvakkestad#T11#
Kvakkestad trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci sneaks back into half guard.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg. #T12#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kvakkestad controlling the action here.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg. #T13#
Kvakkestad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kvakkestad won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T14#
Kvakkestad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvakkestad wins on points by 8 to 0.
Loki Kvakkestad made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC Matt Mac CG 1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 79 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Kvakkestad
Lavicci working away.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Kvakkestad denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (6) vs (0) Kvakkestad
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Kvakkestad turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvakkestad is one step ahead there.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lavicci is pulling down on Kvakkestad's head to control his posture.
Kvakkestad preventing the sweep.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kvakkestad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T3#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvakkestad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kvakkestad preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kvakkestad looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Kvakkestad wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvakkestad controls the pace.#T6#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Kvakkestad preventing the sweep.
Kvakkestad 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.
Kvakkestad is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Kvakkestad trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (2) Kvakkestad#T9#
Kvakkestad controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvakkestad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvakkestad pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kvakkestad has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (8) vs (6) Kvakkestad
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Kvakkestad maintains control.#T10#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kvakkestad pushes him away.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Kvakkestad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
#T12#
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Kvakkestad content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvakkestad in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
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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Event:
CFC CG 52
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 35 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 78 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camara. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it. #T1#
Lavicci seems a little lost for a moment, as Camara dominates the positioning.
Lavicci is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
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.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci tries to control but Camara manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (7) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Camara 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.#T2#
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
Camara avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip. #T4#
Camara has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Camara keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camara 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 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.#T7#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Lavicci looking to control.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Lavicci seems keen to control Camara's posture.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. #T13#
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Lavicci seems keen to control Camara's posture.
Camara postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A very excited looking Abubakar Camara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 49
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 77 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trismegistus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lavicci did well to prevent Trismegistus getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Trismegistus
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Trismegistus's back. He's all about the action.
Trismegistus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci is controlling Trismegistus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trismegistus is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Trismegistus 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.#T1#
Trismegistus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Trismegistus slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Trismegistus is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Trismegistus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trismegistus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now. #T4#
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.
More stalling from Trismegistus.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trismegistus is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Lavicci is in trouble now - Trismegistus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Trismegistus
Lavicci regains half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the pace.
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Lavicci has Trismegistus pulled in close to control his posture.
Trismegistus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trismegistus trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Trismegistus preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci has control of Trismegistus's left arm, preventing Trismegistus from doing any damage.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Trismegistus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Trismegistus is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trismegistus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Trismegistus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trismegistus stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Trismegistus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Trismegistus with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Trismegistus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Trismegistus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Trismegistus has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Trismegistus trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 5 to 0.
Yojizo Trismegistus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 47
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 47 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriquez but Rodriquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lavicci has been working on his balance at Ground Zero Workout Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rodriquez.#TD#
Lavicci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lavicci seems content to control.#T1#
Lavicci is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Rodriquez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci 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.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T2#
Rodriquez 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: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Lavicci keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (5) Rodriquez
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T6##SUB2#
Rodriquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lavicci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci stops Rodriquez from passing to mount. #T7#
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from improving position. #T8#
Rodriquez just content to control the position.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Rodriquez controlling from side mount.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Rodriquez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (5) vs (7) Rodriquez
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.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez wants to take Lavicci's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away. #T13#
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#T14#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 5.
Nick Rodriquez is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Nick Rodriquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 45
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 137 wins and 103 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavicci lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Lavicci#T3#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Sparxx has passed into half guard.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (6) Lavicci
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavicci is controlling the position but Sparxx somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Sparxx wants to control the action here but instead Lavicci manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Lavicci wants to take Sparxx's back here but Sparxx is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Lavicci swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sparxx is now in Lavicci's guard. A big mistake from Lavicci there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx controlling from the top position. #T7#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Sparxx passes into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control here.
#T8#
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
Lavicci wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparxx 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.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.#T10#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
#T12#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T13#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Sparxx has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 9 to 4.
Anthony Lavicci is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Lavicci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 43
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Gracie
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci 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.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie controlling the position.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Lavicci prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie 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: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Gracie
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Gracie#T3#
Lavicci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lavicci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Gracie#T4#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci looking to control.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie 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. #T6#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (4) Gracie
Lavicci passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Gracie
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (6) Gracie
Lavicci stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (11) vs (6) Gracie#T11#
Lavicci wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Lavicci working away.
Lavicci tries to move to full mount but Gracie actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Gracie controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T13#
Lavicci 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 won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T14#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Gracie is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Gracie 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: Lavicci (11) vs (8) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 4
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 82 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balkan wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Balkan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Balkan postures up.#SUB#
Balkan tries for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan controls the position from side control.
Lavicci prevents Balkan from improving position. #T1#
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Balkan controls from the top position.
Balkan 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.
Balkan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Balkan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well. #T2#
Balkan taking a break here but Lavicci is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci is controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavicci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavicci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T5#
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Balkan is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Balkan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T6#
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Balkan won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Balkan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavicci looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavicci looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavicci! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (6) vs (6) Lavicci#T7##SUB2#
Lavicci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balkan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Balkan is defending well. #T8#
Balkan stops Lavicci from passing to mount.
Balkan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavicci's best efforts.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (6) vs (9) Lavicci
Balkan tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.#T9#
Balkan wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balkan stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Balkan turns into him and now he's in Lavicci's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan 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: Balkan (8) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (14) Lavicci
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balkan is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #T14#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 14 to 8.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 131
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
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 102 wins and 68 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 76 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Kersikov stalling.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is stalling here. Lavicci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
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.
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kersikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.#T4#
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #T6#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lavicci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T7##SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T8#
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
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 moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T9##SUB2#
Lavicci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Lavicci has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (13) Lavicci
Kersikov tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T12#
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Lavicci moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (2) vs (16) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T13#
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.#SUB2#
Kersikov is trying to defend against the choke here but Lavicci has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lavicci Tightens the hold and Kersikov taps out furiously! Lavicci displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 130
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 75 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 53 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavicci. #TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulik to the mat! Kulik manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lavicci seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci 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.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Kulik#T7#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci looking to control.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik preventing the sweep. #T10#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Lavicci controlling the position for now.#T13#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lavicci is heads and Kulik is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 129
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
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 59 wins and 75 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 65 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lavicci is trying to defend but Ignatowski 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 (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Lavicci trying to control here.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T1#
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to hit a sweep here but Lavicci passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatowski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Lavicci has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (8) vs (2) Ignatowski#T2##SUB#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (4) Ignatowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski 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.
Lavicci is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T3#
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavicci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Lavicci has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski 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.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Lavicci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #T7#
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Lavicci is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Lavicci manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (4) Ignatowski#T8#
Lavicci trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ignatowski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (16) vs (4) Ignatowski
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Lavicci is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
Lavicci wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lavicci working for a choke but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci biding his time, controlling Ignatowski. #T10#
Ignatowski tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lavicci is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (18) vs (6) Ignatowski#T11#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (21) vs (6) Ignatowski#SUB#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Lavicci controls from the top position.#T12#
Ignatowski is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lavicci prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#T13#
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (21) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 21 to 8.
A relieved looking Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 127
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
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 59 wins and 74 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 97 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turturro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Turturro
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Well, if Turturro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Lavicci'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 wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
#T3#
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Turturro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci tries to control Turturro's body but Turturro pushes him off. Lavicci squirms to his side and now Turturro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Turturro#T7#
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Lavicci buck him off.
Turturro has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turturro controlling the positon.
Turturro is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Turturro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turturro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (8) Turturro
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (10) Turturro
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is controlling Turturro's posture.#T10#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T11#
Turturro 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: Lavicci (6) vs (10) Turturro
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Turturro trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro trying to control here.
#T14#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Lavicci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turturro reverses the position - he's now on top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (12) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci pulls Turturro in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 126
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
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 59 wins and 73 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 63 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci gets caught napping as Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown. Lavicci manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Lavicci 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.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T2#
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: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski prevents Lavicci from moving into mount. #T3#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Lavicci swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci controlling the position.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lavicci.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T7#
Ignatowski stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (7) Ignatowski
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavicci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T8#
Lavicci controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on Lavicci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lavicci. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9#
Ignatowski prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski 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 managing to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T14#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 10 to 5.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 125
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
Kersikov is controlling Lavicci's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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!#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T7#
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. #T8#
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#T9#
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.#T10#
Lavicci fails to move to back control. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
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. #T13#
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#T14#
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.
#SUB#
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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Event:
WP 124
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
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?#TD#
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. #T1#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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.
#T4#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
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. #T7#
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.#T8#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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.#T11#
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.#T12#
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T13#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
WP 123
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
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 91 wins and 43 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 71 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriquez attempts a counter takedown but Lavicci avoids it well and moves away.
Lavicci has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a single leg into guard. Lavicci didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez 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.
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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Rodriquez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.#T4#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T5#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Lavicci is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Lavicci#T7#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T8#
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Rodriquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Lavicci#T9#
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now. #T10#
Rodriquez stalling.
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.#T11#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Lavicci is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Rodriquez is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Lavicci is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 122
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
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 95 wins and 59 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 71 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lavicci to the mat! Lavicci manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T1#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to control.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Ramirez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T6#
Lavicci is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Lavicci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Ramirez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci fails to advance to Ramirez's back. #SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Lavicci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T8#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #T9#
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramirez is defending well.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him. #T10#
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez stops Lavicci from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramirez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T12#
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Lavicci just content to control the position.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Lavicci#T13#
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T14#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 6 to 2.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Event:
WP 121
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
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 56 wins and 71 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 61 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lavicci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ignatowski trying to work for an americana but Lavicci has managed to regain full guard.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Lavicci won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Lavicci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lavicci passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ignatowski is holding on tight.
#T8#
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Lavicci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (2) Ignatowski#T9##SUB#
Lavicci is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Lavicci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10#
Lavicci is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (7) Ignatowski
Lavicci is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavicci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it. #T13#
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (10) vs (9) Ignatowski#T14#
Lavicci wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
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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Event:
WP 120
Date: Jul 03, 2024 |
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 40 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T1#
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci controlling the position for now.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it. #T3#
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lavicci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T5#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
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.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T9#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
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.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T13#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T14#
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 119
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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#T3#
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halli's body.
#SUB2#
Lavicci tightening his grip on Halli, looking for the choke.
Halli can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
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. #T4#
Lavicci trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lavicci avoiding Halli 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
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.#T5##SUB2#
Lavicci is persistently looking for the submission but Halli is defending it well.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lavicci trying to control.#T6#
Halli trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
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.#T7#
Lavicci is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
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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Event:
WP 118
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
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 97 wins and 64 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lavicci sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kersikov 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.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T2#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T4#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T10#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
#T11#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T12#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T13#
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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Lavicci is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Event:
WP 117
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lavicci scores with a takedown into Klopstock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Klopstock defends it.
Lavicci is trying to control. Klopstock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klopstock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg. #T1#
Lavicci is stalling here. Klopstock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Klopstock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Who's going to make the next move?
Klopstock trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Klopstock laying and praying for a moment but Lavicci takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Klopstock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Klopstock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Klopstock controlling from mount.
Klopstock is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Klopstock moves to his opponent's back but Lavicci bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Klopstock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (7) vs (4) Lavicci
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci passes Klopstock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lavicci passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (7) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Klopstock wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (7) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci biding his time, controlling Klopstock.
Klopstock is really stuck here.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Lavicci tightening his grip on Klopstock, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Klopstock is defending well.
Klopstock staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control. #T7#
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Klopstock tries to break free.
Well, with Lavicci on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Klopstock is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lavicci wants to control but Klopstock is keeping busy.
Lavicci looking to hold on to the position here but Klopstock rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Klopstock working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci pushing down on Klopstock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Lavicci is keen to just control but Klopstock is a slippery customer.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Klopstock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is pushing down on Klopstock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klopstock is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Lavicci wants to control but Klopstock is keeping him busy.
Klopstock is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klopstock avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Klopstock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a submission of some sort.
Lavicci trying to control from Klopstock's half guard. Klopstock has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T10#
Klopstock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klopstock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopstock is retaining full guard.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T11#
Klopstock keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klopstock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Klopstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Klopstock has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (7) vs (13) Lavicci#T13#
You can see the frustration on Klopstock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klopstock stops Lavicci from passing to mount.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (7) vs (15) Lavicci
Klopstock is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Klopstock tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Klopstock regains half guard.
Klopstock is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is stalling here. Klopstock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Klopstock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (11) vs (15) Lavicci
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 15 to 11.
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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Event:
WP 116
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
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 53 wins and 69 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci 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.#T1#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
What's Lavicci going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T2#
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Lavicci working for the choke. #T4#
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Lavicci working away.
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (9) Kulik
Kulik looking to hold on to the position here but Lavicci rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T5#
Kulik 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.
Lavicci controlling the position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (4) vs (12) Kulik
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T6#
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik controlling from side mount.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (4) vs (15) Kulik
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Lavicci's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T9#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci holds on to Kulik as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T10#
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Kulik fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Lavicci is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (4) vs (18) Kulik
Kulik tries to keep control of the position but Lavicci is staying busy.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lavicci.
Kulik keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T12#
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Lavicci breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (18) Kulik
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (9) vs (18) Kulik
Kulik wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lavicci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 18 to 9.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 115
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
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 62 wins and 70 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 68 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lavicci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is pulling down on Notturna's head to control his posture.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna 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: Notturna (2) vs (2) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lavicci doesn't defend quickly enough and Notturna has managed to lock this one up! Can Lavicci escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Notturna on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Strega Notturna!
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 114
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
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 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 67 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T5#
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.#T6#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Ramirez has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez passes Lavicci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Lavicci is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Ramirez is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WP 113
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
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 52 wins and 67 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 57 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Ramirez reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
#T4#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lavicci is staying active.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it. #T6#
Lavicci is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is concentrating on defense, preventing Lavicci from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T9##SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.#T11#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Lavicci defends easily.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Lavicci advances to half guard. #T13#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T14#
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 112
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
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 34 wins and 23 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 66 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Kersikov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Lavicci is holding on to half guard well.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
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 looking to control.
#T8#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture. #T9#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T14#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Roman Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 109
Date: May 25, 2024 |
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 86 wins and 55 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 65 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment.
Ramirez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez content just to control the position here. #T1#
Ramirez 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.#T2#
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.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T5#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T6#
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lavicci tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Ramirez controls the action.#T8#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T10#
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.#T11#
Lavicci prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lavicci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T12#
Lavicci controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Lavicci
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ramirez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (15) vs (2) Lavicci#T14#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WP 108
Date: May 22, 2024 |
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 59 wins and 66 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 64 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Lavicci
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.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Lavicci has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Notturna trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Notturna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Notturna is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Notturna 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.#T7#
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Notturna wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Notturna controlling from the top position. #T9#
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Notturna pulls Lavicci in to control the position. #SUB#
Notturna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lavicci is aware though and is defending well.
Lavicci controlling from the top position.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet. #T10#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna controlling the position.#T11#
Lavicci stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (6) vs (5) Lavicci
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Notturna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Notturna controls the action.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Notturna.
#T12##SUB#
Notturna seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lavicci's chin but Lavicci turns very nicely into Notturna's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (7) Lavicci
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Lavicci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Notturna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Notturna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Notturna! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (10) vs (7) Lavicci
Notturna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lavicci will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Notturna tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Notturna tries to move to full mount but Lavicci actually manages to regain half guard. #T14#
Lavicci wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Strega Notturna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 107
Date: May 18, 2024 |
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 51 wins and 64 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 59 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Merlin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Merlin reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.#T1#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (2) Merlin#T3#
Merlin is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Merlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (6) vs (7) Merlin
Lavicci gets back to half guard.#T4#
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Lavicci wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well. #T6#
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T7#
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T8#
Lavicci is controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Merlin stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (6) vs (10) Merlin
Lavicci prevents Merlin from improving position.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin working away.#T10#
Lavicci stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Lavicci tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Lavicci manages to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Lavicci has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (10) Merlin
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T14#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci stands and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (11) vs (10) Merlin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci tries to move to full mount but Merlin actually manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 106
Date: May 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 63 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Juncker drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T1#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T3#
Juncker won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Juncker 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.
Lavicci is controlling Juncker's posture.#T4#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling the position. #T5#
I wouldn't like to be where Juncker is right now.
Juncker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lavicci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lavicci has knee on belly momentarily but Juncker bucks him off and regains half guard.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Juncker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (5) Lavicci#T7#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Juncker stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (5) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juncker is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.#T11#
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Lavicci has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T14#
Juncker 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.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 2024 |
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 78 wins and 39 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 63 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Rodriquez keeps Lavicci under control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodriquez is trying to escape and Lavicci transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodriquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lavicci! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Lavicci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kulik shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci 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.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T5#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Kulik 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.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
Kulik tries to push Lavicci's head away but Lavicci is holding on tight.#T12#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Kulik is stalling here but it's allowed Lavicci to get half guard.
#T14#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
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 29 wins and 20 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T1#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T2#
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Kersikov pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T5#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Lavicci passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Lavicci wants to control but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
Kersikov is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T10#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T11#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Lavicci
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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 (4) vs (7) Lavicci#T13#
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kersikov seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (10) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (4) vs (13) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 4.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 101
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
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 105 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 61 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavicci. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lavicci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jello counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Lavicci
I've been told that Lavicci has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (6) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, controlling Jello's posture momentarily.
Jello 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.
Jello wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci regains half guard.#T5#
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T6#
Lavicci has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (12) vs (2) Lavicci
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.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Jello struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Jello controlling his opponent. #T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T10#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will Jello look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (15) vs (2) Lavicci#T11#
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jello is not going to allow Lavicci to sit and survive in this position.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Lavicci is trying to break free.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Lavicci wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free. #T13#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 49 wins and 60 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Lavicci looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kulik
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik 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. #T1#
Kulik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Kulik
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kulik's best efforts.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik stalling. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T7#
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Kulik
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Lavicci holds on to Kulik around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T11#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Lavicci stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will Kulik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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#T4#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
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. #T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
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. #T13#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci controlling the pace. #T14#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 27 wins and 18 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lavicci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T2#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Kersikov to control the position.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
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 is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.#T6#
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
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.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a choke. Lavicci gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lavicci manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Lavicci
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.#CL#
Lavicci tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T3#
Kulik is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Kulik is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard. #T5#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Kulik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T6#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Kulik has given up his back. Will we see Lavicci going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (2) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Kulik looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Kulik reverses nicely into Lavicci 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik 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: Kulik (4) vs (13) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (13) Lavicci#T11#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (13) Lavicci
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Kulik taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 9.
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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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 73 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 58 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavicci doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Rodriquez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci holds of for dear life.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Rodriquez fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
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.#T6#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T7#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T8#
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controls the position.#T9#
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip. #T10#
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rodriquez.#T12#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez 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 tries to escape the position.
#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Lavicci rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Rodriquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T5#
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. #T6#
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. #T7#
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. #SUB#
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. #T8#
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.
#T9#
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.#SUB#
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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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 93 wins and 56 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 57 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merlin defends it well.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to control but Merlin wriggling away. #T1#
Merlin is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Merlin (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Merlin tries to buck him off.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Merlin tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Merlin is defending well.
Lavicci is riding his opponent, not letting Merlin buck him off. #SUB2#
Lavicci has got his arm under Merlin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Merlin has spun round into Lavicci's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
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 keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Merlin 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.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T8#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lavicci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T10#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Lavicci stalling.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Merlin counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Merlin pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Merlin controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself. #T13#
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci 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.
Merlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
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 69 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 56 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.
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 won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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. #T4#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Lavicci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lavicci has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ignatowski prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a submission but Lavicci manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Lavicci#T12#
Lavicci tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T13#
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?#T14#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
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 92 wins and 55 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 55 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Well, if Merlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merlin not doing much here.
#T3#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T4#
Merlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T5#
Merlin tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin wants to control but instead Lavicci manages to regain half guard.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Merlin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there. #T10#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Merlin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Lavicci#T11#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 91
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
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 99 wins and 59 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 54 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Lavicci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Lavicci
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
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.#SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jello has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lavicci but great work by Jello. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Jello wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Jello stalls from top position.#T2#
Jello gets to mount! Lavicci was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (4) Lavicci#T5#
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Lavicci is staying busy.
Lavicci tries to break free.
Jello controls the position.#T6#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
#T7#
Jello 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 is trying to break free.
Lavicci is keeping busy.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T8#
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci is really stuck here.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jello.
#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Lavicci tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Lavicci is staying busy.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T10#
Jello avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Lavicci pushed the leg off.
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello is trying to control but Lavicci is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Lavicci stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jello wants to control but Lavicci has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T13#
Lavicci trying to control here.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jello wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 90
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
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 46 wins and 53 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Lavicci passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T3#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Lavicci is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T4#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
Lavicci is holding Ramirez down, trying to stall.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Lavicci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Lavicci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (5) Ramirez
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T8#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB#
Lavicci goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (7) Ramirez#T9#
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
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.#T11#
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Lavicci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lavicci. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez takes Lavicci's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (13) Ramirez
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
#T14#
Ramirez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 10.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WP 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
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 57 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 53 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Lavicci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kulik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Lavicci has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kulik is trying to keep an underhook but Lavicci manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T5#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T6#
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T7#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik 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.#T8#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T10#
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Lavicci is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Lavicci wins on points by 3 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 88
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
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 45 wins and 52 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 57 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Notturna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lavicci 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna 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: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Notturna
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Notturna looking to control.
#T2#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Notturna moves into full guard.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T4#
Lavicci pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Notturna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Notturna is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Notturna prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T6#
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Notturna 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.
Notturna trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Notturna 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 moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T8#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavicci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is pulling down on Notturna's head. It's preventing any offense from Notturna, at least for the moment.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T10#
Notturna trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Notturna
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Notturna
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Lavicci controlling the position.
Notturna stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T12#
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: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it. #T13#
Lavicci trying to advance position but Notturna counters by regaining guard.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lavicci is heads and Notturna is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Notturna wins on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Strega Notturna, 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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Event:
WP 87
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
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 44 wins and 52 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T1#
Lavicci pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci 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 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T2#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Juncker
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juncker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Juncker
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Juncker is holding on tight.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Juncker turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Juncker
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
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.
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Juncker trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T12#
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Juncker
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juncker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Juncker
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T14#
Lavicci controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 86
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparxx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Sparxx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Lavicci is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Sparxx manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Lavicci
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lavicci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lavicci for a finish.
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
#T6##SUB#
Sparxx has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lavicci is defending well but eventually Sparxx manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lavicci has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 85
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
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 74 wins and 45 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
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 passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Ramirez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T8#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T9#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Lavicci looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T11#
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T13#
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Lavicci seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Let's hope that Lavicci has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 84
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 18 wins and 14 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Kersikov tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T2#
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Lavicci is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Lavicci tries to advance position but instead Kersikov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci controlling the action here. #T5#
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lavicci to get the leverage.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends 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 is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (8) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7##SUB2#
Lavicci moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kersikov has worked his arm free - good work by Kersikov!
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov is letting Lavicci control him for a moment. #T8#
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lavicci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Lavicci tries to move to full mount but Kersikov actually manages to regain half guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Lavicci is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Lavicci stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (11) Lavicci
Kersikov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard. #T13#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #T14#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 83
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
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 17 wins and 14 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 50 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard. #T6#
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T8#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
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 working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T10#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T11#
Lavicci is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T12#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Lavicci
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kersikov is heads and Lavicci is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov 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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Event:
WP 82
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 50 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 50 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills 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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T3#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
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.
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T6#
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is controlling Lavicci's posture.#T8#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T9#
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Lavicci seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Kersikov is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lavicci won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lavicci gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lavicci wins on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Event:
WP 81
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
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 41 wins and 49 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 50 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kersikov gets control of Lavicci's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kersikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lavicci 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 wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
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. #SUB#
Lavicci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lavicci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Lavicci is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T3#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well. #SUB#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Lavicci is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov works to advance to full mount. Lavicci defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (0) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov is trying to control here but Lavicci has managed to regain half guard.
#T5#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#T8#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
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!#T9#
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
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.
Kersikov is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T10#
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture. #T11#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
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. #T12#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lavicci won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov 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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Event:
WP 80
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
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 41 wins and 48 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Kulik. Kulik maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kulik pulls guard.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T2#
Kulik controlling the position from side mount.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Lavicci is not content to let Kulik control the position. #T3#
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Lavicci holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Kulik taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik slows the pace down. #T6#
Kulik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kulik wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kulik controlling from side mount. #T8#
Kulik working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Lavicci is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Kulik advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Kulik
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci prevents Kulik from taking his back.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, 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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Event:
WP 79
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
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 40 wins and 48 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 47 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control here.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci 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.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but Lavicci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignatowski to get the leverage. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lavicci is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Lavicci gets full guard.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T8#
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controlling from the top position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Ignatowski
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lavicci is now in half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (9) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ignatowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (9) vs (8) Ignatowski
Lavicci has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Event:
WP 78
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
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 51 wins and 32 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 47 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kulik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lavicci is trying to keep an underhook but Kulik manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Kulik not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping control of the position. #T1#
Kulik controlling the action here.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the 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.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Kulik'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.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
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.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.#T7#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Kulik gets full guard.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Lavicci
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Lavicci tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T14#
Lavicci prevents Kulik from taking his back.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 77
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
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 40 wins and 46 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Rodriquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavicci! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
A lull in the action here as Rodriquez stalls from top position.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rodriquez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Rodriquez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T4#
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriquez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T6##T7#
Rodriquez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
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.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.#T10#
Rodriquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (9) Rodriquez#T11#
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lavicci throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriquez escapes and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (12) Rodriquez
A lull in the action here as Rodriquez stalls from top position.#T13#
Lavicci has one of Rodriquez's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T14#
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Lavicci tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lavicci holds on to Rodriquez's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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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Event:
WP 76
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
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 40 wins and 45 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 47 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavicci is defended easily by Merlin.
Lavicci 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.#TD2#
Merlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lavicci stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Merlin working away.#T2#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
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Lavicci wants to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Merlin controls the position.
Merlin trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
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.
Merlin in the domination position with Lavicci hanging on.
Merlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (0) vs (6) Merlin#T4#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T5#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T6#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Lavicci manages to control the position for a moment.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
#T8#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merlin advances to half guard. #T9#
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T11#
Lavicci is controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
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: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Merlin#T12#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Lavicci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Merlin reverses the position - he's now on top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Merlin
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 75
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
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 61 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavicci is defended easily by Rodriquez.#TD2#
Lavicci gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lavicci but great work by Rodriquez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodriquez dominates the positioning.
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from moving into mount. #T1#
Rodriquez controls the position.
Lavicci keeping his opponent close.
Lavicci stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.#T2#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #T3#
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
#T5#
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Lavicci#T6#
Rodriquez is trying to control here but Lavicci has managed to regain half guard.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez 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.
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.#T8#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (6) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T10#
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T11#
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Lavicci holds on to Rodriquez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rodriquez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (14) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 74
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
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 39 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 46 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Merlin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lavicci to the ground. Merlin is now in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci 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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T1#
Merlin 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: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
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.#T2#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T3#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Merlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Merlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Merlin's legs.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Lavicci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merlin is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is staying tight to Merlin's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Merlin prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Merlin trying to remain calm as Lavicci controls from the top position.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape. #T6#
Lavicci fails to move to back control.
Merlin gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura here.
Lavicci is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Lavicci prevents Merlin from improving his position.
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Merlin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Merlin manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Merlin reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Merlin 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: Lavicci (12) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lavicci to get the leverage.
Merlin is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (15) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci looking to control but Merlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but Merlin doesn't allow it.
Merlin is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci prevents Merlin from getting the reversal.#T14#
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape.
Merlin is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci tries to control but Merlin wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 73
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
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 38 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 26 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriquez did well to prevent Lavicci getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Lavicci is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #T1#
Rodriquez controlling the position well. #SUB#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Lavicci pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (8) vs (0) Rodriquez
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Lavicci wants to control but instead Rodriquez manages to regain half guard.
Lavicci is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T5#
Lavicci is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#T6#
Rodriquez is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez 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: Lavicci (8) vs (2) Rodriquez#T8#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Rodriquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Lavicci controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #T13#
Lavicci controlling the position.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself. #T14#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 72
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
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 67 wins and 39 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Lavicci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Ramirez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.#T3#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lavicci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.#T5#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Lavicci
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 working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.#T6#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T7#
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T10#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T11#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez 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.
Lavicci controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Lavicci managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 5 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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Event:
WP 71
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Nelson
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nelson is stalling here. Lavicci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nelson 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: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nelson trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Nelson keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Nelson looking to control.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Lavicci trying to control from Nelson's half guard. Nelson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Lavicci uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Nelson#T5#
Nelson prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
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.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Lavicci advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (9) vs (2) Nelson
Lavicci looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.#T7#
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (12) vs (2) Nelson#T8#
Nelson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lavicci is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nelson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nelson for a finish.
Nelson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lavicci looking for the choke but no joy.
Nelson is really stuck here.
#T9#
Lavicci is not going to allow Nelson to sit and survive in this position.
Lavicci is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (12) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson 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: Lavicci (14) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Lavicci pushes his legs off easily.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T11#
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (14) vs (6) Nelson
Lavicci pulls Nelson in to control the position.
Nelson stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T12#
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Lavicci is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture. #T14#
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
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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Event:
WP 70
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 46 wins and 29 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik jumps guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lavicci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (0) Lavicci
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping his opponent close.
Kulik controls the position. #T1#
Kulik 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.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci has one of Kulik's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kulik fending off the submission attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci controls the position.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (4) vs (6) Lavicci#T5#
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Kulik turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (6) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Lavicci has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
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.
Kulik slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T9#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T12#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T13#
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Lavicci is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lavicci gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 6.
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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Event:
WP 69
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
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 35 wins and 43 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 45 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lavicci looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (0) vs (6) Merlin
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.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Lavicci to get half guard.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T3#
Merlin is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Lavicci keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci is controlling Merlin's posture.#T6#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Lavicci controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T7#
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: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Merlin
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Merlin pulls Lavicci in to control the position. #T8#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is looking to pass Merlin's guard but actually Merlin recovers to full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Merlin#T10#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T11#
Lavicci has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Lavicci controlling Merlin's posture. #T12#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin 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: Lavicci (4) vs (8) Merlin
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Lavicci stands and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (8) Merlin
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Merlin is looking to regain half guard here but Lavicci keeps moving and retains side control.
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Merlin's legs. #T14#
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Merlin denies him.
Lavicci staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 68
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
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 89 wins and 52 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 43 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Jello tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Jello won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lavicci jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Jello manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavicci's best efforts.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well. #T2#
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci fails to advance to Jello's back. #T3#
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Jello seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Jello trying to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T5#
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Jello postures up. #T6#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T8#
Jello advances to half guard.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Jello is controlling the pace.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Jello controlling the action here.
Jello is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Jello trying to control the pace. #T10#
Jello is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Jello is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.#T11#
Jello prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T13#
Jello controlling from mount.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (8) Lavicci
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Jello is trying to control but Lavicci is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lavicci gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lavicci wins on points by 9 to 8.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 67
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
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 34 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 44 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T5#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Lavicci is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T9#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it. #T10#
Lavicci gets full guard.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci looking to control.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
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!#T11#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T13#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Lavicci keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lavicci is heads and Kersikov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kersikov wins on points by 3 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 66
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Catch Wrestler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Catch Wrestler controls from the top position.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Catch Wrestler happy to just control the position for now.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Catch Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T1#
Lavicci tries to bench press Catch Wrestler off him but Catch Wrestler keeps the position.
Lavicci stops Catch Wrestler from passing to mount.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lavicci regains half guard.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler 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. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Catch Wrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Lavicci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now. #T5#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catch Wrestler is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci pulls Catch Wrestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Catch Wrestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Catch Wrestler 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: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Catch Wrestler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T10#
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (5) Lavicci
Catch Wrestler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up. #T12#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lavicci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lavicci has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catch Wrestler is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Catch Wrestler controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 6.
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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Event:
WP 65
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Nelson
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lavicci has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Nelson trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T3#
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson 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.
Lavicci controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T5#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci is trying to keep Nelson in close.
#T7#
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Nelson
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Nelson stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T11#
Lavicci looking to control.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T12#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14##SUB2#
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavicci looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavicci looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavicci! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (6) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci taking a break here but Nelson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Event:
WP 64
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 42 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci holding on.
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lavicci is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well.
Nelson working away.
Nelson trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci 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.
Nelson taking a break here but Lavicci is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Nelson controlling the pace.
It looks like Nelson 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.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it. #T3#
Nelson is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Nelson 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.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nelson 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: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Lavicci is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.#T8#
Nelson keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson working a defensive guard but Lavicci manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Lavicci has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nelson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T9#
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nelson is holding on tight.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape. #T10#
Nelson tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavicci manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nelson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Nelson
Lavicci tries to get the hooks in deep but Nelson pushed the leg off.
Lavicci not allowing Nelson to control his hands.
Lavicci is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Nelson trying to control the action but Lavicci just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Lavicci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lavicci's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lavicci avoiding Nelson 's attempts to control his hands.
Nelson tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
#T12#
Nelson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Lavicci is controlling the position but Nelson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Lavicci is stalling here. Nelson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nelson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (10) vs (8) Nelson
Lavicci is not content to let Nelson control the position. #T13#
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Lavicci manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nelson. #T14#
Lavicci is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 63
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
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 73 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 41 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
What's Lavicci going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
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.#T1#
Lavicci is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Kersikov trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T4#
Lavicci is holding Kersikov down, trying to stall.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov postures up.#T5#
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci regains half guard.
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.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Lavicci's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T6#
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position. #T8#
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position. #T10#
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.#T12#
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T13#
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 62
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
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 72 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
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 working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the 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.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
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.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
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 here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Kersikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lavicci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lavicci has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
#T10#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage. #T11#
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T14#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 61
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 39 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Catch Wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Lavicci sneaks back into half guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Catch Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #T1#
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.#T2#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Catch Wrestler controls the pace.
Lavicci pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T3#
Lavicci is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Catch Wrestler, at least for the moment.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.#T4#
Catch Wrestler won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler 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: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lavicci trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Catch Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#SUB#
Lavicci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler is working away.
Lavicci tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lavicci wants to control for a moment but Catch Wrestler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
#T7#
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Catch Wrestler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Catch Wrestler recovers full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is trying to control. Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Catch Wrestler defends it.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
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 moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (8) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T9#
Catch Wrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci controlling from side mount.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
Lavicci tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away. #T10#
Lavicci wants to take Catch Wrestler's back but he can't do it this time.
Lavicci prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (13) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#T11##SUB#
Lavicci is looking for the choke from the back position but Catch Wrestler is controlling his hands well.
Lavicci is looking to control Catch Wrestler but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavicci biding his time, controlling Catch Wrestler. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lavicci.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lavicci's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12##SUB#
Lavicci looking for the choke but no joy.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Lavicci looking to break Catch Wrestler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Catch Wrestler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lavicci will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy.#T13#
Lavicci is trying to stick to Catch Wrestler's back but Catch Wrestler is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Catch Wrestler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (13) vs (6) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (15) vs (6) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Lavicci sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Catch Wrestler doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lavicci paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Catch Wrestler - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bjj Catch Wrestler thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WP 60
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 39 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Ramirez holds on to Lavicci's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramirez tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from improving position. #T2#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Lavicci laying and praying for a moment but Ramirez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Ramirez is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T5#
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (0) Ramirez#T6#
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci is looking to take Ramirez's back but instead Ramirez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Lavicci is taking a breather. Ramirez 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.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (15) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci wants to control the action but instead Ramirez gets a body lock and reverses into Lavicci's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (15) vs (2) Ramirez
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Lavicci looking to control.
#T10#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez 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.
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: Lavicci (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci controlling the pace. #T11#
Ramirez is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T12#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci is looking to pass Ramirez's guard but actually Ramirez recovers to full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
Ramirez is trying to hold Lavicci in close to prevent damage but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T14#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 58
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
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 72 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 38 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Merlin controlling the position from side mount.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Lavicci
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin controls the position.#T2#
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Merlin moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (0) Lavicci#T4#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T5#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Lavicci tries to control Merlin's head but Merlin pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Lavicci is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Xavier Merlin!
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
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 40 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the ropes by Kulik. Kulik maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lavicci has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulik regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
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 is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci slows the pace down. #T2#
Kulik tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
Kulik is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Lavicci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Kulik reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#T3#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci looking to control.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Kulik is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Kulik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (5) vs (9) Lavicci
Kulik tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Kulik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Kulik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lavicci's guard. Nice work there by Kulik.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (9) Lavicci#T10#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kulik postures up.
#T13#
Kulik stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci seems a little lost for a moment, as Kulik dominates the positioning.
Kulik wants to control for a moment but Lavicci uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Kulik is looking to stall here but Lavicci recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 36 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lavicci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jello 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) Jello
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello is controlling Lavicci's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Jello
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello moves to his opponent's back but Lavicci bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Jello
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Lavicci prevents Jello from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Jello recovers full guard.
Jello controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself. #T5#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Jello
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Lavicci slows the pace down.
Jello is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
Jello is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #T7#
Lavicci tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lavicci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jello, who protects the arm well. #T8#
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Jello tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.#T9#
Jello is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lavicci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Jello
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jello has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (9) Jello#T10#
Lavicci tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Jello has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (11) Jello
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Jello has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (14) Jello
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (17) Jello
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello controlling from mount.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Lavicci has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (7) vs (20) Jello
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him. #T14#
Jello trying to control.
Lavicci tries to break free.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 20 to 7.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 36 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavicci.
Lavicci closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Lavicci pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Lavicci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Lavicci feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.#T2#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T4#
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Ramirez is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T6#
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Lavicci#T9#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ramirez has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.#T11#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control here.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lavicci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ramirez reverses the position - he's now on top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Lavicci#T14#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (6) Lavicci
Ramirez looking to control but Lavicci passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 6 to 4.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
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 38 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 35 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci darts in looking for a takedown but Kulik gets double underhooks and turns Lavicci into the cage.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kulik has Lavicci up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kulik has Lavicci pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kulik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lavicci tumbling to the mat - Kulik dives into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T1#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
I would not like to be Kulik right now.
#T2#
Kulik tries to break free.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Lavicci swings around for an armbar but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik is staying tight to Lavicci's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Kulik working away.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Kulik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Kulik pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Kulik has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well. #T9#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Kulik is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci advances to half guard. #T12#
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
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 40 wins and 59 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Turturro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T1#
Lavicci is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
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.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
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 is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.#T2#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Turturro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Turturro prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci is controlling Turturro's posture.#T5#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci looking to control.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T7#
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Turturro won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Turturro stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Turturro trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T10#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Turturro stalls from top position.#T11#
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard. #T13#
Well, if Lavicci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Turturro is having none of it. #T14#
Turturro wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Billy Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 33 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Wang has picked Lavicci up - he's going for a ride! Wang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Wang trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Wang
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang controlling the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lavicci won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Wang controlling the position.#T2#
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Wang#T3##SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Wang
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing that Lavicci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang looking to control.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T4#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Wang trying to control the position.
#T5#
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Wang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T6#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Wang managing to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang 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: Lavicci (6) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.
Wang passes Lavicci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is not content to let Wang control the position.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Lavicci controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Lavicci won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for an americana but Lavicci has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wang was thinking about the submission.
Lavicci pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Lavicci has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (8) Wang#T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (10) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (10) Wang
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T11#
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Still in half guard, Lavicci seems content to control.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Wang is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard. #T14#
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Wang is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Wang gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Wang wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 32 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 19 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.#TD2#
Rodriquez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T1#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#T2#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T4#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T5#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Lavicci is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez 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 pulls Rodriquez in to control the position. #T9#
Rodriquez 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.
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Rodriquez#T11#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez is staying tight to Lavicci's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavicci is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rodriquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 32 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 41 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Wang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Wang
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Wang#T2#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lavicci tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well. #T3#
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#T4#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura here.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Wang counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lavicci has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lavicci has passed into half guard!
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well. #T7#
Lavicci working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wang's thigh. Wang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.#T8#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavicci pulls his head out easily.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci is looking to pass Wang's guard but actually Wang recovers to full guard.
Lavicci pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (6) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Lavicci wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci'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 tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 38 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it. #T1#
Notturna prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Notturna 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 is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna not doing much here.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T5#
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Notturna passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Notturna postures up.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna can't control as he wanted to and Lavicci manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T8#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Notturna stalling.
Lavicci controlling the position well. #T10#
Lavicci wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Lavicci won't allow Notturna to pass to mount. #T11#
Notturna controlling the pace.
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lavicci trying to control here.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (5) vs (4) Lavicci#T13##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Notturna showing good submission defense here.
Notturna turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (4) Lavicci
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Strega Notturna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
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 33 wins and 45 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 31 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lavicci to the mat! Lavicci manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci pushes down on Balkan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
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.#T2#
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lavicci moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (8) Lavicci
Balkan trying to control the hands but Lavicci breaks the grip.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB2#
Lavicci working for the choke.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balkan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Balkan tries to break free.
Lavicci avoiding Balkan 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Balkan is staying busy.
Lavicci controls the action.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Balkan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci controlling from the top position.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Balkan recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan 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: Balkan (4) vs (10) Lavicci
Balkan is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is pushing down on Balkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (13) Lavicci
Lavicci is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Balkan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (4) vs (16) Lavicci
Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (16) Lavicci
Balkan is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan postures up.
#T11#
Lavicci is controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T14#
Lavicci is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Balkan advances to half guard.
Balkan trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 16 to 6.
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 47
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
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 26 wins and 31 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 37 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Merlin
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Merlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is staying tight to Merlin's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB#
Lavicci tries for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
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.
Merlin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Merlin denies him.
Merlin wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Merlin denies him.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Lavicci working away.
Merlin trying to remain calm as Lavicci controls from the top position.
Merlin sneaks back into half guard.
Merlin tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it.
Merlin is not content to let Lavicci control the position.#T4#
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Lavicci is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now. #T5#
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Merlin trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
#T6#
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T8#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci wants to control the position but Merlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Merlin wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard. #T10#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Merlin
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Merlin recovers full guard.
Merlin controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #SUB#
Lavicci has gone for a leg lock! Merlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Merlin
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T14#
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Lavicci is trying to hold Merlin in close to prevent damage but Merlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 45
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 16 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 30 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lavicci advances to half guard.
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Lavicci's back. He's all about the action.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
Rodriquez has his hands clasped together around Lavicci's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez 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 is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lavicci wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodriquez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.#T3#
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Rodriquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriquez controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez 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. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T6#
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Lavicci#T8#
Lavicci prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Lavicci is being controlled here.
Lavicci is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
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.#T9#
Lavicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
#T10#
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well. #T12#
Rodriquez stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control but Rodriquez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Rodriquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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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Event:
WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
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 66 wins and 35 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Merlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T1#
Lavicci is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Merlin staying calm.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci regains half guard.
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.
Merlin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Lavicci is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Lavicci is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.#T5#
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T7#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Lavicci has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T9#
Merlin is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking to pass Merlin's guard but actually Merlin recovers to full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T11#
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Lavicci passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Merlin 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.#SUB2#
Lavicci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merlin sees it coming and defends easily.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it. #T13#
Lavicci working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Merlin's thigh. Merlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Merlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci has his foot on Merlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merlin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lavicci seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
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 15 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 29 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriquez, looking for a takedown. Lavicci pushes Rodriquez against the ropes but Rodriquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Rodriquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Rodriquez stalling away here and it's allowed Lavicci to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lavicci is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez controlling the pace. #T1#
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rodriquez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Rodriquez 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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T6#
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T9#
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
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.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Rodriquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Rodriquez tries to buck him off.
Lavicci trying to control.#T10#
Rodriquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#T11#
Lavicci has the hooks in. Rodriquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Rodriquez frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Rodriquez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lavicci.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Rodriquez is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Rodriquez recovers full guard.
Lavicci is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Lavicci is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (2) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci looking to take Rodriquez's back but Rodriquez rolls and after a scramble, Rodriquez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Rodriquez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Lavicci looking to control.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriquez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (9) Lavicci
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 9 to 7.
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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Event:
WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 18 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 29 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots for a takedown but Kulik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony Lavicci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Lavicci back into the cage.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lavicci uses from the top position.
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lavicci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulik is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Kulik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T2#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it. #SUB2#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulik is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kulik won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Lavicci#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time.
Lavicci takes Kulik's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kulik is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T8#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik 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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T10#
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Kulik is taking a breather. Lavicci 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.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#SUB#
Kulik is trying to work for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Kulik is looking to stall here but Lavicci recovers full guard.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (8) Lavicci#T13#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 41
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
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 63 wins and 31 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Lavicci is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov continues to stall.#T3#
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#T6#
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it. #T7#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov wants to take Lavicci's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Lavicci stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T9#
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #T10#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Lavicci has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Lavicci
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
#T11#
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T13#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Kersikov is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 40
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
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 47 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci 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. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood 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.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Lavicci looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez 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 Ramirez tries to pass.
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.#T5#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T8#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
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 but Ramirez is having none of it.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Lavicci has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ramirez's lack of action.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Lavicci
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez'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.#T12#
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #T13#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 39
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
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 63 wins and 33 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Merlin 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 is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Merlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lavicci! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Merlin controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Lavicci is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T11#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin'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.#T12#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Merlin looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T14#
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Xavier Merlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 38
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
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 75 wins and 38 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello feints and as Lavicci raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
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.
Lavicci looking to control.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Jello trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Jello 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 keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jello is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
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.#T4#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T5#
Jello 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: Jello (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T6#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (6) vs (4) Lavicci
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Jello controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello 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.#T7#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Lavicci seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
Jello is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Jello trying to control the pace. #T9#
Lavicci is not content to let Jello control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T11#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Jello wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T13#
Jello won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pulls Jello in close to his closed guard and prevents Jello from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 37
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 16 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position. #T1#
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from side mount.
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Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Kulik is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a kimura here. Kulik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lavicci wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 36
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
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 59 wins and 30 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavicci. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavicci lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavicci there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Kersikov wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T5#
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Lavicci blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is staying tight to Lavicci's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov working away.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T7#
Kersikov takes Lavicci's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lavicci is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Lavicci
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.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Kersikov avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci tries to break free.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Lavicci is in bad spot here.
#T9#
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T13#
Lavicci is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kersikov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Kersikov is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavicci turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Bogdan 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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Event:
WP 35
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 73 wins and 37 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jello as he avoids it easily.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavicci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lavicci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jello tries to avoid it but Lavicci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jello to the ground. Jello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Lavicci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jello defends well and Lavicci ends up having to push Jello into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lavicci dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Jello feints and as Lavicci raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard. #T1#
Lavicci keeping control of the position.
Jello not doing much here.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#T2#
Lavicci has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello controlling his opponent. #T5#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T6#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
#T7#
Jello controlling from mount.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Lavicci's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T8#
Jello is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lavicci.#T9#
Lavicci wants to escape the position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Jello controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
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 looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jello slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lavicci is in bad spot here.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Jello not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jello keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T14#
Lavicci controlling Jello 's hands.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 34
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 22 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 12 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Rodriquez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Rodriquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T2#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Lavicci postures up.
#T4#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Lavicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Lavicci trying to control here.
#T6#
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Lavicci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking to control.
#T10#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
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 keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to control.
#T11#
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T12#
Lavicci working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#T13#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez 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. #T14#
Lavicci looking to control.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 33
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
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 36 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rodriquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Lavicci moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Rodriquez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Lavicci is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #T7#
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass. #T8#
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Rodriquez recovers full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it. #T14#
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Lavicci
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 works to advance to full mount. Rodriquez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci wants to control the action but instead Rodriquez gets a body lock and reverses into Lavicci's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 4. Anthony Lavicci retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 32
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
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 35 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Rodriquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking to control.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#T5#
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez advances to half guard. #T6#
Lavicci keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Lavicci
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Lavicci to sit and survive in this position.
Lavicci breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Lavicci#T9#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard.
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.#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Lavicci trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Lavicci#T13#
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass. #T14#
Lavicci controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 31
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
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 71 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.#TD2#
Lavicci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jello's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Jello is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jello keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T3#
Jello controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is pushing down on Jello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jello is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Jello counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Jello looking to control.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Lavicci passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jello! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (7) Lavicci#T6#
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jello tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jello wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
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.#T8#
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Lavicci fails to move to back control.
Jello sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello is positioning himself well to prevent Lavicci advancing to mount.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Lavicci seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Jello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Jello controlling from mount. #T11#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Lavicci has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (7) vs (7) Lavicci
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
#T13#
Lavicci wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello controlling from the back.
Jello wants to control the position but Lavicci frees himself and scrambles - Jello manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Jello trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jello goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lavicci rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jello's guard! Nice work there by Lavicci! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (7) vs (9) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 9 to 7.
Anthony Lavicci is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 30
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
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 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lavicci to the ground. Jello is now in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Lavicci has control of Jello's left arm, preventing Jello from doing any damage.
Lavicci controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Lavicci is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello advances to half guard.
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.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position. #SUB#
Jello seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Jello controlling the pace.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T9#
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.
Jello forces his way into half guard.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T10#
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lavicci is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello postures up.
#T12#
Lavicci tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jello wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T13#
Jello pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Jello controlling the action here.
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14#
Jello prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 29
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 26 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov postures up.
#T1#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.#T2#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T3#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci 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 but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard. #T4#
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
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.#T5#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci mounts Kersikov! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
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 (7) Lavicci#T7#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10#
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T11#
Lavicci 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.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T12#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov looking to control.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Lavicci trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T14#
Kersikov is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 12 to 4.
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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Event:
WP 28
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
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 68 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello 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 is looking to reverse the position.
Jello is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lavicci will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lavicci is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Lavicci looks to move to half guard but instead Jello has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T1#
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
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.#T3#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.#T5#
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello controlling the action here.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello postures up.
#T6#
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (9) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello controls the position. #T8#
Lavicci sneaks back into half guard.
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lavicci is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (12) vs (0) Lavicci
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello controls the position.
Lavicci is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Jello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lavicci is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it. #T11#
Jello controlling from side mount.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Jello controlling the position.
Lavicci tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello postures up.#T13#
Jello controls the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jello moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (14) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (14) vs (2) Lavicci#T14#
Lavicci is looking to pass into half guard but Jello pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jello is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (16) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 27
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 67 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.#T1#
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jello 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 tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jello has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T2#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello wants to take Lavicci's back but he can't do it this time.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci holds on, trying desperately to control.
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Jello is looking to work his way around to Lavicci's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T5#
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello controlling his opponent. #T6#
Jello looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T8#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lavicci is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Lavicci#T9#
Jello pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci passes Jello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Jello to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jello wants to control but Lavicci passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is looking to pass Jello's guard but actually Jello recovers to full guard.
Lavicci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Jello preventing the sweep.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.#T14#
Jello won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci is looking to pass Jello's guard but actually Jello recovers to full guard.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (4) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (4) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 26
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
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 66 wins and 35 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Jello drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
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.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lavicci trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
#T3#
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Lavicci is trying to control but Jello passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Jello wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Jello in the domination position with Lavicci hanging on.#T5#
Jello tries to advance to mount but Lavicci instead regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T6#
Lavicci controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Jello 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: Jello (8) vs (2) Lavicci
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 looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (5) Lavicci#T7#
Lavicci is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jello's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Jello is defending well.
Jello prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #T8#
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Jello blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working. #T9#
Jello regains half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Lavicci is looking to pass Jello's guard but actually Jello recovers to full guard. #T10#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello wants to improve his position but instead Lavicci has moved into half guard.
Jello is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Jello tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (8) Lavicci
Jello tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (11) Lavicci
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Jello manages to buck him off and is now in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Jello! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Lavicci is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Lavicci won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Lavicci wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (11) Lavicci
Jello works to advance to full mount. Lavicci defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (15) vs (11) Lavicci#T14#
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 25
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
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 53 wins and 25 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lavicci is trying to defend but Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
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 is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Lavicci is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Kersikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T3#
Lavicci is controlling Kersikov's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
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.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci managing to control the position. #T5#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
#T7#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Lavicci has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 looking to control.
#T13#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Lavicci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Lavicci prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 4 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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Event:
WP 24
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 17 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 34 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jello is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lavicci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Jello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lavicci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Jello
Jello 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.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Lavicci has Jello pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Jello#T5#
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Lavicci won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello managing to control the position.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci 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.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Jello#T9#
Jello is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
The referee asks Lavicci politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lavicci prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lavicci has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Jello
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Jello tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci wants to take Jello's back here but Jello is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Jello is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Lavicci tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Jello stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
Jello wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.#T12#
Lavicci tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavicci wants to take Jello's back but he can't do it this time.
Jello can't escape the position.
Lavicci tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
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.#T13#
Jello tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away. #T14#
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Jello is squirming around nicely.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci fails to advance to Jello's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 23
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
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 64 wins and 34 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Jello drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lavicci is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jello is looking to sweep but instead, Lavicci has passed into half guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello is trying to hold Lavicci in close to prevent damage but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Jello 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: Jello (6) vs (2) Lavicci#T5#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Lavicci is trying to break free.
Lavicci is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jello off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Jello not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jello is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Lavicci just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Jello is trying to control but Lavicci is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Jello trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
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.
Jello tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T14#
Lavicci has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control.
Jello biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 38 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Priest darts in and clinches Lavicci up against the ropes.
Priest can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Priest has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lavicci clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Priest
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Priest has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Priest manages to sink in the hooks.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Lavicci tries to break free.
Lavicci staying busy and making it hard for Priest to control.
Priest not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lavicci is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Lavicci pushed the leg off. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.#T5#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Priest breaks the grip.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands. #T6#
Priest controls the position.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lavicci breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8##SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lavicci is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Lavicci trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavicci defends well.#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci stays in close to Priest's body and controls the position.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Lavicci uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lavicci easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Priest#T12#
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Priest wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Priest is staying busy.
Priest tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Anthony Lavicci retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci darts in looking for a takedown but Zulu gets double underhooks and turns Lavicci into the ropes. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Lavicci
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zulu is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zulu tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zulu is looking to regain half guard here but Lavicci keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Zulu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lavicci taking a breather here.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Zulu is working away. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Zulu reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Zulu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Zulu forces his way into half guard.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T4#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (4) Lavicci
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.#T5#
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Zulu fails to move to back control.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
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.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Zulu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Lavicci prevents Zulu from taking his back.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zulu'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 tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (8) vs (4) Lavicci
Zulu not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Lavicci breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (8) vs (6) Lavicci
Zulu pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (10) vs (6) Lavicci
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Zulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci pulls Zulu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zulu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T10#
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB2#
Zulu lying in Lavicci's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lavicci decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Zulu taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 33 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Still in half guard, Lavicci seems content to control.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Kakuto wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
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: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Lavicci#T3#
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (10) Lavicci
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kakuto's head to control his posture.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Lavicci has moved into half guard.
Lavicci prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto gets full guard.#T5##SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavicci passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (15) Lavicci
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lavicci prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (18) Lavicci
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Kakuto blocks the move with his legs.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavicci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavicci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Lavicci has moved into half guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Lavicci has passed into half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T10#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kakuto has an active guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Lavicci prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Lavicci
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Lavicci won't allow Kakuto to pass to mount. #T13#
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Lavicci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matariki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lavicci tries for a takedown but Matariki manages to get underhooks.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lavicci is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matariki wants a takedown.
Anthony Lavicci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mapuche Matariki.
Lavicci stops a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Matariki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matariki is trying to drag Lavicci to the mat but Lavicci just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matariki can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a takedown.
Matariki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matariki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lavicci after a bit of a struggle.
Lavicci is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Matariki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lavicci clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Matariki
Matariki biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Matariki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Matariki biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lavicci is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki controlling from the back.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Let's hope that Matariki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Matariki.#T3#
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Lavicci tries to buck him off.
It looks like Matariki 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.#T4#
Lavicci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Matariki prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Matariki.#T6#
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Good control from Matariki.
Lavicci wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T7#
Matariki biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T8#
Good control from Matariki.
Lavicci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Lavicci manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki being controlled here, momentarily.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Matariki wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T10#
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Matariki managing to control the position.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.#T11#
Matariki 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: Lavicci (2) vs (9) Matariki
Lavicci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Matariki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (12) Matariki#T12#
Matariki controlling from mount.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (15) Matariki
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Yet more stalling tactics from Matariki.
Matariki tries to get the hooks in deep but Lavicci pushed the leg off.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
#T14#
Matariki is looking to control Lavicci but Lavicci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Mapuche Matariki, 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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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci misses with a takedown attempt - Makarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Makarov gets a double leg takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci has his hands on Makarov's head, controlling the position.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T1#
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov 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. #T2#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Makarov won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lavicci is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
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.
Makarov trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Makarov pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
#T5#
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Makarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here.
Makarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here.
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci gets his hands free as Makarov looks to control. #T7#
Makarov rolls, trying to escape but Lavicci keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Lavicci gets his hands free.
Makarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lavicci controlling the positon.
Makarov staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control.
Lavicci controlling from the back.#T9#
Makarov is really stuck here.
Lavicci is trying to control but Makarov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Makarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makarov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T11#
Makarov is trying to break free.
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci is trying to stick to Makarov's back but Makarov is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Makarov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Makarov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T13#
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Makarov seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci working away.
Makarov is looking to regain half guard here but Lavicci keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Makarov wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci works to advance to full mount. Makarov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (4) vs (14) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to take Makarov's back but he can't do it this time.
Makarov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov tries to improve his position but instead Lavicci has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (4) vs (17) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to stick to Makarov's back but Makarov is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Makarov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (6) vs (17) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 17 to 6.
A relieved looking Anthony Lavicci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavicci as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Lavicci is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Lavicci looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Hall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lavicci prevents Hall from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Hall wants to sweep but Lavicci has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Lavicci
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hall has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Hall controlling Lavicci's posture.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Hall seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet. #T4#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lavicci has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Hall is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Hall looks to move to half guard but instead Lavicci has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (10) Lavicci
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Hall wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Hall holds of for dear life.#T7#
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away. #T8#
Hall regains half guard.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Lavicci prevents Hall from improving his position.
Lavicci wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there. #T9#
Hall controlling Lavicci's posture.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (10) Lavicci#T10#
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Hall wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Hall controlling the action here.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall'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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#T14#
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown. Clubber tries to sprawl out of it but Lavicci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clubber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clubber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Clubber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.#TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavicci lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Clubber counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Lavicci has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T5#
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Clubber manages to get to full guard.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.#T7#
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clubber working a defensive guard but Lavicci manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Clubber keeping his opponent close.#T8#
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lavicci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Clubber regains half guard.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Clubber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Clubber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Clubber trying to control the position.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Clubber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavicci passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (11) Lavicci
Clubber tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.#T14#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
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.
Lavicci taking a breather here.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 0.
Post fight, Anthony Lavicci stared into the camera and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doe shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lavicci defends well and Doe ends up having to push Lavicci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lavicci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doe is defending well.
Lavicci can't get the takedown.
Doe is working for takedown but Lavicci is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavicci is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Lavicci works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Doe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (4) vs (2) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Doe looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe tries to take Lavicci's back but instead Lavicci uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Doe trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well, if Doe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Doe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is controlling Doe's posture.
Doe passes into half guard.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Doe is looking for submissions but instead, Lavicci has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Doe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci 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.
Doe wants to control but Lavicci passes easily into half guard.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Lavicci moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe trying to remain calm as Lavicci controls from the top position.#T7#
Lavicci advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Doe is working to get back to half guard.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Doe is trying to escape the mount but Lavicci keeps good control and instead manages to take Doe's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (4) vs (12) Lavicci#T8#
Lavicci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Doe.
Lavicci is hanging on to Doe's back as he tries to escape.
Lavicci avoiding Doe 's attempts to control his hands.
Doe can't escape the position.
Doe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lavicci controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Doe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci moves to his opponent's back but Doe bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (6) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe 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: Doe (6) vs (14) Lavicci
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
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 Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Doe trying to control the position.
#T12#
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (6) vs (17) Lavicci
Lavicci moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (6) vs (19) Lavicci
Doe tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away. #T13#
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Lavicci has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Doe tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Doe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from mount. #T14#
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci fails to move to back control.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to take Doe's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 19 to 6.
As Anthony Lavicci got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Halo wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is controlling Lavicci's trapped leg to prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?#T2#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Halo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo wants to control the position but Lavicci says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halo trying to control here.
#T3#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is trying to control but Lavicci passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Lavicci
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo looking for a sweep but Lavicci has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo just holding on.
Halo wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Halo tries to control Lavicci's body but Lavicci pushes him off. Halo squirms to his side and now Lavicci has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (10) Lavicci
Halo trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lavicci controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Halo trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
#T5#
Halo is trying to break free.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
Lavicci is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Halo tries to buck him off.
Halo turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (10) Lavicci#SUB2#
Halo lying in Lavicci's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lavicci decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Halo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Post fight, Anthony Lavicci took to the microphone: 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 14 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Lavicci back into the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lavicci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lavicci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lavicci 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.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Lavicci shoots in.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lavicci gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lavicci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anthony Lavicci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
Lavicci looking for a takedown.
Lavicci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lavicci stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
#TD#
Lavicci has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Lavicci passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lavicci not doing much here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie managing to control the position. #T5#
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Lavicci is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Lavicci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lavicci.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lavicci frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Lavicci is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dolton attempts a counter takedown but Lavicci avoids it well and moves away.
Lavicci looks for a takedown but Dolton sprawls well.#CL2#
Lavicci gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dolton gets control of Lavicci's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dolton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Dolton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dolton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Dolton trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci is pushing down on Dolton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dolton is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Dolton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Dolton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lavicci should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dolton has tightened it up now! Lavicci should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Dolton!
Scott Dolton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lima looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Lima
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Lima#T1#
Lavicci controls the position.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lavicci is staying active.
Lavicci controlling from the back.#T2#
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lima trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him. #T3#
Lavicci trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
Lima just trying to survive but Lavicci is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Lavicci slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Lima is staying busy.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lima's body.
Lavicci'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.#T5#
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lavicci avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for the choke from the back position but Lima is controlling his hands well.
Lavicci is looking to control Lima but Lima is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lima is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavicci.
#T6#
Lima tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lima is really stuck here.
Lavicci is riding his opponent, not letting Lima buck him off.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T7#
Lima trying to control the action but Lavicci just sinks the hooks in.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
Lavicci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lima.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lima's body.
#T8#
Lavicci avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Lima can't escape the position.
Lavicci trying to control.#SUB#
Lavicci is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lima breaks Lavicci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (7) Lima
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (7) Lima
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (9) Lima#T10#
Lima 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: Lavicci (8) vs (9) Lima
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Lima is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet. #T12##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Lavicci pushes his legs off easily.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #T13#
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Further stalling from Lavicci.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lavicci is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lima. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (11) vs (9) Lima
Lavicci moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (13) vs (9) Lima
We've been hearing that Lavicci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
As Anthony Lavicci got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 343
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Telegin has Lavicci up against the cage in a clinch.
Lavicci tries to score a body lock takedown but Telegin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lavicci tries to score a body lock takedown but Telegin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Telegin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Telegin
Lavicci trying to control here.
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Telegin looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Telegin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telegin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Telegin controlling the action here.
Telegin trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Telegin stalling.
Telegin wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
#T2#
Telegin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Telegin
Telegin fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Telegin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (0) vs (8) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Lavicci showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3##SUB2#
Telegin looking for the choke from the back.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Telegin trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it.
Telegin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telegin wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #T4#
Lavicci is pressing down on Telegin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Telegin postures up.
Telegin pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Telegin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura here.
Telegin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (11) Telegin
Telegin is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Telegin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (11) Telegin
Telegin breaks Lavicci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (13) Telegin#T6#
Telegin pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci is holding on to half guard well.
Telegin slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci is looking to control Telegin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci is not content to let Telegin control the position.#SUB2#
Telegin is working for an americana but Lavicci has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Telegin was thinking about the submission.
Telegin looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Telegin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (4) vs (16) Telegin
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Telegin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Telegin controlling from side mount.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Telegin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Telegin keeps trying to improve his position.
Telegin trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T9#
Lavicci prevents Telegin from moving into mount.
Telegin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavicci has escaped the position, nice work there.
Telegin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (4) vs (18) Telegin
Telegin looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Telegin goes for an armbar but Lavicci turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (18) Telegin
Telegin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (20) Telegin#T10#
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Telegin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (6) vs (23) Telegin
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Telegin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Telegin wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Telegin has control of the leg. #T11#
Telegin is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci is controlling Telegin's trapped leg to prevent Telegin from advancing to side control.
Lavicci trying to control but Telegin postures up.
Lavicci is controlling Telegin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Telegin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavicci sees it coming and defends easily.
Telegin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Telegin is working for an americana but Lavicci has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Telegin was thinking about the submission.
Telegin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Telegin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully. #T13#
Telegin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin passes into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telegin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T14#
Lavicci is looking to control Telegin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Telegin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Telegin is trying to work for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Telegin is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavicci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telegin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telegin wins on points by 23 to 6.
Sergey Telegin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 16 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Hozdic has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lavicci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Lavicci won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic pulls Lavicci in to control the position.
Lavicci won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here. #T3#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lavicci looking to improve position, pressing down on Hozdic's thigh with his hand. Hozdic seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lavicci paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lavicci's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hozdic picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown but Lo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavicci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Lavicci feints and as Lo raises his hands in defense, Lavicci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lo has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lo pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Lo passes into half guard.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Lo prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Lo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Lo controls the position.
Lo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is being controlled here.
Lavicci tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
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.
Lo takes a little break here. Lavicci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Lo working away.
Lo staying calm.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo controls the position.#T6#
Lo'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 tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Lavicci controls the position for a moment.#T7#
Lo slows the pace down.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Lo controls the position.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T8#
Lo taking a breather here.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lavicci will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Lo controls the position. #T10#
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lo controls the position from side control.#T11#
Lavicci tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo controls the position.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lo takes a little break here. Lavicci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Pripyat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pripyat tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavicci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Pripyat has hold of one of Lavicci's legs. Lavicci is fighting the takedown attempt but Pripyat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Pripyat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Pripyat is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T3#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lavicci has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T4#
Lavicci is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #T5#
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavicci has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lavicci has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (4) Lavicci
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat wants to control the action here but instead Lavicci manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Pripyat's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pripyat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (8) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Pripyat tries to buck him off.
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
#T7#
Lavicci controlling from the back.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pripyat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (10) Lavicci
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (10) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Pripyat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pripyat is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up. #T10#
Pripyat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (12) Lavicci
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (12) vs (14) Lavicci
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lavicci is now in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position. #SUB#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T12#
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Pripyat wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well. #T14#
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 14 to 12.
Post fight, an emotional Anthony Lavicci said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
Lavicci passes Skallagrimsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Lavicci is pressing down on Skallagrimsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skallagrimsson is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Skallagrimsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skallagrimsson.#T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Skallagrimsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (3) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (3) vs (4) Skallagrimsson#T4#
Skallagrimsson trying to control momentarily.
Skallagrimsson has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Lavicci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skallagrimsson's arms.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but Skallagrimsson keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Skallagrimsson's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lavicci could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skallagrimsson has cracked it and Lavicci is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Prelims
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bystrom! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Bystrom
Lavicci trying to control the position but Bystrom is working away.
Bystrom is looking to reverse the position.
Lavicci taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lavicci takes a little break here. Bystrom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Lavicci keeps moving and retains side control.
Bystrom manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lavicci is taking a breather. Bystrom 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.#T2#
Bystrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Bystrom has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lavicci doesn't defend quickly enough and Bystrom has managed to lock this one up! Can Lavicci escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bystrom on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Torkel Bystrom!
A very excited looking Torkel Bystrom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Lavicci gets caught napping as Torres dives in and scores a takedown. Lavicci manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Torres
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB2#
Torres has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres looking to control.
Torres wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Torres is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#T3#
Torres wants to control the position but Lavicci says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres trying to control here.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Torres trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Lavicci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Torres#T6##SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Torres has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lavicci is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Torres yanks on the arm and Lavicci is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
A very excited looking Ricco Torres made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Coe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Coe wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Coe is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Coe wants to work for an arm triangle but Lavicci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Coe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lavicci looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lavicci looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lavicci! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Coe's legs.
Coe 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.#T2#
Coe struggling a bit here.
Coe manages to get back to half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Coe is working away.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Coe wants to get back to full guard but Lavicci has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away. #T4#
Coe regains half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Coe won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Coe trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
#T5#
Coe tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Coe wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavicci is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now.
Coe moves into full guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coe wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T8#
Coe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Coe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lavicci dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci 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.
Coe looking to control.
#T9#
Coe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (9) Lavicci
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Coe trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Coe sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Coe content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Coe trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Coe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Coe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coe won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Coe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Coe is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up. #SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lavicci trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to control.
#T14#
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe 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: Coe (8) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Well, if Coe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 8.
Anthony Lavicci made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Warholm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lavicci tries to avoid it but Warholm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lavicci to the ground. Lavicci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warholm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lavicci defends well and Warholm ends up having to push Lavicci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Warholm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lavicci on his heels. He'll look to pass Lavicci's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Warholm
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Warholm tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Warholm has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Warholm
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Warholm is controlling Lavicci's trapped leg to prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Warholm is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Well, if Lavicci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Lavicci passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Warholm
Warholm wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.#T3#
Warholm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci fails to advance to Warholm's back.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.#T4#
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Warholm is holding on tight.
Warholm tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Warholm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Warholm is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Lavicci wants to control but Warholm is keeping him busy.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lavicci'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.
Warholm has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PWNAGE Elite Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Warholm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Warholm wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Warholm wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Warholm is looking to improve his position.
Warholm desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Warholm won't allow it.
Warholm is positioning himself well to prevent Lavicci advancing to mount. #T8#
Lavicci is thwarting Warholm's attempts to control the position.
Warholm trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (8) vs (2) Warholm
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Warholm wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Warholm tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
Warholm prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warholm wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (11) vs (2) Warholm
Lavicci controlling the position well here. Warholm rolled but Lavicci kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Warholm is keeping busy.
#T10#
Warholm looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Warholm wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci is not going to allow Warholm to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Lavicci controlling the position well here. Warholm rolled but Lavicci kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Warholm tries to escape the position.
Warholm trying to control the hands but Lavicci breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to stick to Warholm's back but Warholm is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Warholm. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (11) vs (4) Warholm
Lavicci controlling Warholm's posture. #T12#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
Warholm wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lavicci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warholm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warholm is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warholm trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Warholm postures up.
#T14#
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Warholm is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
Lavicci is trying to keep Warholm in close.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lavicci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warholm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Anthony Lavicci gave a big smile as he said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.
Terje Warholm spoke after the fight, saying 'You got me. Good roll, buddy. '. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morgan (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan is letting Lavicci control him for a moment.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (4) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morgan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (4) Lavicci#T1#
Morgan avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Morgan prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Morgan trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is trying to reverse the position but instead Morgan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (8) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Morgan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Morgan not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Morgan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
Morgan'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 just trying to survive but Morgan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
Morgan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lavicci told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lavicci is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is controlling Morgan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
Morgan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan preventing the sweep. #T7#
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan 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: Morgan (8) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavicci defends well.#T8#
Lavicci 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.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.
Morgan trying to control the position.
#T9#
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morgan has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Lavicci 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.
Morgan has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T10#
Morgan keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #SUB#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lavicci is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up. #T11##SUB#
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Lavicci pushes his legs off easily.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Morgan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Morgan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (9) Lavicci
A control attempt from Morgan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (8) vs (11) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T12#
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Lavicci wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. #T13#
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Morgan 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: Morgan (12) vs (11) Lavicci
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Will Morgan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Morgan is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A very excited looking Richard Morgan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Addams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lavicci did well to prevent Addams getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Addams controlling the pace.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci trying to control but Addams postures up.
#T1#
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Addams wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Addams passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams stalling.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Addams tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Lavicci is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams controlling the pace.
Lavicci trying to control but Addams postures up.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T7#
Addams trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Addams stalling.
Addams trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Addams is looking to advance position but Lavicci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Addams is looking to escape. #T8#
Addams tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams can't escape the position.
Addams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Addams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lavicci wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Lavicci prevents Addams from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Addams gets full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Addams 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: Addams (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T11#
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams trying to control the pace. #T12#
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Addams works to advance to full mount. Lavicci defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (9) vs (4) Lavicci
Addams wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams 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.
Addams avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Addams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Addams controlling from mount.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Addams wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (12) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Lurch Addams, 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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Event:
CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Lavicci dives in and grabs Petrov 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Lavicci's head and hops out.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Lavicci gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage. #TD#
Petrov jumps into guard, dragging Lavicci to the mat.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov managing to control the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Petrov is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Petrov is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov gets full guard.#T4#
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Petrov 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: Petrov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Petrov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Lavicci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard. #T8#
Petrov is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov wants to get back to full guard but Lavicci has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Petrov prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci wants to take Petrov 's back here but Petrov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Petrov wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Petrov wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.#T10#
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.#T11#
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci controlling from mount. #T12#
Petrov wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (5) Lavicci
Petrov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci seems keen to control Petrov 's posture.#T13#
Petrov 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.
Lavicci is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (10) vs (5) Lavicci#T14#
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as El Toro sprawls well. El Toro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
El Toro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away. #SUB#
El Toro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
El Toro not doing much here.
#T2#
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Well, if El Toro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #T3#
Lavicci is in trouble now - El Toro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
El Toro is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Lavicci wants to control but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to El Toro to control the position.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action. #T5#
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Lavicci wants to control but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
El Toro content just to control the position here.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
El Toro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will El Toro look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (8) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
El Toro avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8##SUB#
Lavicci showing good submission defense here.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
Good control from El Toro.#T9#
Lavicci trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
El Toro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but El Toro won't let him.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#SUB#
El Toro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
#T11#
El Toro is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into El Toro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Toro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci postures up.
#T12#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
El Toro controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself. #SUB#
El Toro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lavicci has passed into half guard!
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#T13#
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro is pressing down on Lavicci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Galtero El Toro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lo to the mat! Lo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Lo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lo controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lo managing to control the position.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Lavicci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
Lo tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position. #T6#
Lavicci is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lavicci in the domination position with Lo hanging on.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lo is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lavicci tries to advance position but instead Lo slips a leg back in to half guard.
Lo is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Lo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T8#
Lo keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Lo
Lavicci tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (7) Lo
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it. #T11#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Lo 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.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci wants to control but Lo postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Lavicci tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci wants to control but Lo postures up.#T13#
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.#T14#
Lo taking a breather here.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Bok pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it.
Lavicci wants to control but Bok is keeping busy.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Bok not doing much here.
#T1#
Lavicci trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Bok seems content to control.#SUB#
Lavicci is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
#SUB#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well. #SUB#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is in trouble now - Bok has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Bok tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #SUB#
Bok goes for an armbar but Lavicci turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lavicci has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci taking a breather here.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavicci's best efforts.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bok defends it well.
Lavicci content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (8) Lavicci
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there. #T7#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Bok won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci prevents Bok from improving his position.#T8#
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (11) Lavicci
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (5) vs (14) Lavicci#T9#
Bok is trying to break free.
Bok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (17) Lavicci
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Lavicci taking a break here but Bok is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Bok 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: Bok (9) vs (17) Lavicci#SUB#
Bok seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lavicci's chin but Lavicci turns very nicely into Bok's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (19) Lavicci
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.#T11#
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok looking to control.
Lavicci preventing the sweep. #T12#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci passes Bok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#T13#
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (22) Lavicci
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Bok moves into full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (25) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 25 to 9.
Anthony Lavicci took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci feints and as Coe raises his hands in defense, Lavicci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Coe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Coe defending well.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lavicci manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Coe is trying to escape the mount.
Coe stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Coe tries to hold on but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Coe turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Coe trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
Coe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Coe is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coe is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Coe is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Coe is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Lavicci is not content to let Coe control the position.
Coe wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Coe is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Lavicci is in trouble now - Coe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg. #T6#
Coe trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Coe is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Lavicci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7##SUB#
Coe wants to work for an arm triangle but Lavicci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavicci sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Lavicci is pulling down on Coe's head to control his posture.
Coe advances to half guard.
Coe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Coe trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Coe wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (5) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (10) Lavicci
Coe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coe gets back to half guard.#T10#
Coe tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Coe is positioning himself well to prevent Lavicci advancing to mount.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Coe tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Coe tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci stalling away here and it's allowed Coe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Coe trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci is pushing down on Coe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coe is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Coe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Coe looking to control but Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci is thwarting Coe's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
Coe won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Coe gets back to full guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (10) Lavicci
Coe is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Coe has an active guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Coe is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 12 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Anthony Lavicci gave a big smile as he said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Dominguez but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (6) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Lavicci fails to advance to Dominguez's back.
Dominguez is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (9) vs (0) Dominguez
Lavicci gets his hands free as Dominguez looks to control. #T2#
Lavicci slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lavicci has the hooks in. Dominguez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lavicci is looking to control Dominguez but Dominguez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Lavicci avoiding Dominguez 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Dominguez tries to break free.
#T3#
Dominguez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavicci.
Dominguez is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Lavicci is persistently looking for the submission but Dominguez is defending it well.
Dominguez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Dominguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dominguez wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Dominguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.
Lavicci controlling his opponent. #T5#
Dominguez wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Dominguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy. #T8#
Dominguez is trying to control but Lavicci manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (12) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Dominguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Dominguez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (15) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is really stuck here.
Lavicci just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Lavicci controlling well, preventing Dominguez from escaping the position.
Dominguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Lavicci gets his hands free.
Dominguez tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Dominguez right now.
Dominguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Lavicci tries to get the hooks in deep but Dominguez pushed the leg off.
Lavicci controlling from the back.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Dominguez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dominguez staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control. #T13#
Dominguez trying to control but not successfully.
Lavicci controlling from the back.#SUB#
Dominguez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lavicci.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Dominguez wants to escape the position.
Lavicci not allowing Dominguez to control his hands.
Lavicci wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci biding his time, controlling Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
An intense looking Anthony Lavicci took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bok defends well and Lavicci ends up having to push Bok into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bok as he jumps to the side.
Bok stuffs the takedown.
Maxim Bok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.#TD#
Bok shoots in and bounces Lavicci off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Bok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass. #T1#
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Lavicci pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Lavicci
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lavicci told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavicci passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Bok is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Bok 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: Bok (6) vs (5) Lavicci
Bok trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lavicci is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.
Bok gets his hands free as Lavicci looks to control. #T7#
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bok 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, Lavicci has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Bok working for the choke. #SUB#
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lavicci is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.#T8#
Lavicci staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
Bok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bok looking for the RNC.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Bok controlling the pace.
Bok is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Bok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok'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.
Bok is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Lavicci trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bok manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Bok content just to control the position here.
Bok tries to take Lavicci's back but instead Lavicci uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg. #T12#
Bok works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T13#
Bok avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Bok tries to take Lavicci's back but instead Lavicci uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Bok is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bok trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
A very excited looking Maxim Bok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nielsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lavicci to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Nielsen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen looks to move to half guard but instead Lavicci has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (9) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to control the position but Lavicci now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (12) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Lavicci is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position.
Nielsen is keeping busy.
Nielsen tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Nielsen tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Lavicci is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci controlling the position well here. Nielsen rolled but Lavicci kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lavicci has the hooks in. Nielsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Nielsen turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (12) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (14) vs (4) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Nielsen 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: Lavicci (14) vs (6) Nielsen#T6##SUB2#
Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nielsen 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.
Lavicci is controlling Nielsen's posture.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T7#
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Nielsen
Lavicci 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 advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (19) vs (6) Nielsen#T8#
Nielsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lavicci is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (21) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Nielsen tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (24) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nielsen prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Nielsen tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
#T11#
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Lavicci.
Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#T12#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nielsen is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.#T14#
Lavicci is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nielsen trying to get back to full guard but Lavicci takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (27) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Anthony Lavicci took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavicci is defended easily by Morgan.
Morgan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lavicci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lavicci goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Morgan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lavicci defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavicci is trying to pull guard but Morgan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lavicci drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Lavicci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Morgan 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: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Morgan#T2#
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Lavicci to get to half guard.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Morgan wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Morgan is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
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 works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Morgan
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci staying calm.#T4#
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavicci's best efforts.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Lavicci to get to half guard.
Morgan is looking to get back to full guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (8) vs (0) Morgan#T5#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lavicci prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Morgan is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Morgan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (11) vs (0) Morgan#T6#
Lavicci trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morgan trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Morgan 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: Lavicci (11) vs (2) Morgan#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB#
Morgan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lavicci to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Morgan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lavicci pulls down on the head and he's put Morgan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; JW Camp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Lavicci looking to score a takedown here. Camp is defending well but Lavicci drives through and ends up in Camp's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camp (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camp is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
#T1#
Lavicci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Camp's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Camp keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Camp is keeping the position.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci trying to control but Camp is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Camp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavicci defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camp's guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Camp is keeping him busy.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Camp counters by regaining guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci trying to control but Camp is working from the bottom.
Lavicci told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Camp working a defensive guard here.
Camp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there. #T5#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camp is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Camp keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Camp is keeping the position.#T6#
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Camp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Camp isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Camp on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci is staying tight to Camp's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.#T7#
Camp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Camp blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci taking a break here but Camp is having none of it and regains half guard.
Camp tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg. #T8#
Lavicci trying to advance position but Camp counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camp keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camp working for submissions but it's allowed Lavicci to get to half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Camp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camp is holding on for now. #T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Camp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camp keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Camp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camp keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camp working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lavicci has passed into half guard!
#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Camp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Camp tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Camp is working hard here to advance position.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Camp is defending well.
Camp is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Camp won't allow it. #T12#
Camp wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Camp is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lavicci stalling.
Camp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Camp gets back to full guard.
Camp is controlling Lavicci's posture.#T13#
Camp trying to control the position.
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Camp is having none of it.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Camp doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T14##SUB#
Camp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Camp keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Camp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CMMA 151 Six Nine v Peieira
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Lavicci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavicci fails with the takedown
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Nice sprawl there from Fist as Lavicci shoots in.
Lavicci misses with a takedown
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist lands with a shot to the body.
Fist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Lavicci has been cut.
Fist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lavicci under the eye.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Lavicci got wobbled bad by a big combination! Fist presses forward with punches and knees until Lavicci stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Lavicci closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Fist!
Big Fist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Klauss connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klauss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lavicci stays in close to Klauss's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Klauss is retaining full guard.
Klauss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klauss can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lavicci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klauss to the ground. Lavicci is now in Klauss's guard.#SUB2#
Lavicci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci pushing down on Klauss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lavicci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lavicci throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Klauss has his hands clasped together but Lavicci breaks the hold and Klauss is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lavicci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
CMMA 124 Switzer v Rantanen
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Lavicci misses with a takedown
and Titty counters with a straight right hand.
Titty moves to clinch but Lavicci breaks away #TD2#
and Lavicci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Titty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
CMMA 105: Contenders I
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Lavicci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Lavicci misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lavicci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Vic Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony Lavicci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavicci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Lavicci fails with the takedown
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes 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.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
#CUT#It looks like Anthony Lavicci has been cut.
Lavicci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Lavicci has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes thumps Lavicci with a low kick.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lavicci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes scores with a one two! Lavicci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes jabs at Lavicci's body.
Lavicci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Lavicci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lavicci at a distance.
Lavicci fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Lavicci's ribs.
Lavicci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lavicci fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lavicci looks winded!
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavicci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lavicci shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Lavicci thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Lavicci's torso.
Lavicci misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Lavicci get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lavicci stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Barnes runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CMMA 98 Donovan vs Pitt
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Bullion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bullion wants it to stay on the feet.
Bullion lands a nice hook to Lavicci's body. Lavicci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lavicci throws a front kick aimed at Bullion's knee but Bullion avoids it well.
Lavicci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bullion counters with a three punch combo that has Lavicci backing up. Lavicci nods at Bullion to acknowledge the strikes.
Lavicci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Lavicci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullion is trying to improve his position.
Bullion looking for a sweep but Lavicci has passed into full mount! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullion tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Lavicci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bullion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Lavicci manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bullion to take his back!
Bullion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavicci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lavicci 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.#SUB#
Lavicci has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bullion is defending well but eventually Lavicci manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bullion has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
CMMA 90 Virus vs Harrison
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes works over Lavicci's head and body with a nice combination.
Lavicci looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
I was talking to Lavicci's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavicci.
Lavicci jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lavicci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
Lavicci tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavicci with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes stalls.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Barnes on the inside. #TD#
Lavicci pulls Barnes into guard.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lavicci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes throwing shots but Lavicci is blocking nicely.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Lavicci uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lavicci with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Lavicci fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lavicci is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back!
Lavicci tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavicci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavicci is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lavicci avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throwing strikes and Lavicci squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. #T1#
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Barnes is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR#
Lavicci won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci 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.
Barnes is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes is looking to slow Lavicci down with leg kicks.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lavicci shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavicci fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes has Lavicci pressed against the cage, preventing Lavicci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes is working Lavicci over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lavicci drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lavicci gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavicci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Lavicci persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavicci shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes works Lavicci's body with a nice hook.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Lavicci has been cut.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavicci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lavicci closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Lavicci pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Lavicci against the cage.
Barnes is leaning against Lavicci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lavicci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Lavicci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Lavicci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Lavicci against the cage.
Lavicci goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lavicci has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Barnes lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laviccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lavicci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has Lavicci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lavicci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes works on Lavicci's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavicci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lavicci can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Lavicci looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Lavicci's head.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Barnes!
A very excited looking Drew Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Platt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lavicci pinned against the cage. Lavicci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Platt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Platt throws a big elbow that misses.
Platt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Platt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Platt frees his head nicely. Oh but Lavicci has switched to an armbar! Platt is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
CMMA 62 Carter vs Horse
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Saabo tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saabo quickly recovers to half guard.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Saabo won't be happy about that!
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saabo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavicci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but Saabo doesn't allow it.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saabo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lavicci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saabo, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Saabo is letting Lavicci control him for a moment.
Saabo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saabo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lavicci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lavicci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saabo to the ground. Lavicci is now in Saabo's guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saabo is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #ES2#
Saabo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Gregor Saabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Lavicci darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Saabo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saabo. #T1#
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Anthony Lavicci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lavicci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saabo for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saabo is in real trouble.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lavicci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saabo.#SUB#
Lavicci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lavicci has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saabo! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lavicci gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Nycz lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
Lavicci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nycz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lavicci eats them both and turns towards Nycz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nycz is looking to stand back up but Lavicci counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nycz.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nycz tries to kick Lavicci off but Lavicci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lavicci works his way into full mount!
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nycz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nycz is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lavicci has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Lavicci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Lavicci looking for the choke but no joy.
Nycz is trying to get back to his feet but Lavicci has full control of the position and if anything, Nycz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Nycz right now.
Nycz is trying to get back to his feet but Lavicci has full control of the position and if anything, Nycz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lavicci is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nycz is defending well though. Lavicci let's go of the attempt for now.
Lavicci 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.#T2#
Nycz wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nycz is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Lavicci sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Nycz has no choice but to tap and Lavicci jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
CMMA 32 Platt vs Chop
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Pacula drives through with a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pacula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacula's guard. #REVR#
Pacula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Pacula keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pacula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavicci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavicci trying to control but Pacula is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is pushing down on Pacula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pacula is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pacula is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pacula wants to get back to his feet.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Pacula is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacula is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold.
Pacula is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pacula closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lavicci's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pacula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
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. #REVR#
Lavicci prevents Pacula from standing back up.
Pacula is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Pacula is a slippery customer.
Lavicci prevents Pacula from standing back up.
Well, if Lavicci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Pacula defends it.
Pacula is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount!
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Pacula is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pacula wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lavicci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pacula shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacula stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavicci. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Pacula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pacula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pacula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pacula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lavicci trying to control but Pacula is working from the bottom.
Lavicci passes Pacula's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lavicci seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Pacula defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacula wants to get back to his feet.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Pacula is working away. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pacula still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pacula has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Pacula working the head with strikes.
Pacula tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pacula tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pacula grinds an elbow into Lavicci's temple.
Pacula lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pacula grinds an elbow into Lavicci's temple.
Pacula scores with punches from side control.
Pacula lands a nice forearm strike.
Pacula working the ground and pound.
Pacula with the ground and pound but Lavicci regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pacula thows a huge punch but Lavicci dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
Pacula is looking to work some ground and pound but Lavicci has wrist control.
Pacula postures up in Lavicci's guard and throws a big left but Lavicci blocks it.
Pacula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pacula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacula throws an elbow that misses. Lavicci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pacula's guard. Nice move by Lavicci!#REVR#
Pacula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lavicci is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Pacula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Pacula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Pacula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pacula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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. #REVR#
Pacula won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pacula!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Pacula is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacula can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Lavicci is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pacula can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lavicci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Pacula is trying to get back to his feet but Lavicci has full control of the position and if anything, Pacula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Pacula is having to fend off submission attempts from Lavicci, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in though and Pacula manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a triangle but Pacula pushes his legs off easily.
Pacula works over Lavicci with some ground and pound from guard.
Pacula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pacula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pacula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lavicci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pacula lands a couple of elbows.
Pacula lands a couple of elbows.
Pacula landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Lavicci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pacula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pacula is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard.#REVR#
Pacula keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacula is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pacula drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zbigniew Pacula.
Well Pacula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbigniew Pacula!
Zbigniew Pacula thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 23 Hanski vs Pacula
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown but Gulyas shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lavicci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gulyas's guard.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Gulyas wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulyas is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci prevents Gulyas from getting back to his feet.
Gulyas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gulyas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gulyas!
Gulyas is trying to escape the mount but Lavicci keeps good control and instead manages to take Gulyas's back.
Gulyas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gulyas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lavicci on the ground.
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.#T2#
Gulyas tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Lavicci is cranking Gulyas's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gulyas! He's tightened the choke and Gulyas is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Solomon Bundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Bundy. Bundy maintains the clinch.
Lavicci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lavicci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bundy to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lavicci is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bundy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lavicci to the mat. Lavicci regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bundy (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy postures up.
#SUB2#
Lavicci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bundy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bundy (5) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy just content to control the position. #T1#
Bundy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bundy (7) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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.
Bundy is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now. #T2#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
Bundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci trying to control but Bundy postures up.
Bundy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Bundy (10) vs (0) Lavicci#T3#
Bundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci wants to control but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci tries to control the position but Bundy now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bundy (13) vs (0) Lavicci#T4#
Bundy has good solid back control here.
Bundy has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bundy has good solid back control here. #T5#
Bundy continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Bundy.#T6##T7##SUB#
Lavicci showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T8#
Bundy not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Bundy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavicci doesn't escape. #T9#
Lavicci tries to break free.
Bundy controls the position.#T10#
Bundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Bundy is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into Bundy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bundy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bundy (13) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci won't allow Bundy to sweep him here.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Bundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Bundy has his hands clasped together around Lavicci's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Lavicci is trying to control. Bundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bundy keeping control of the position. #T14##SUB2#
Lavicci seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
Lavicci wants to control but Bundy is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy gets back to full guard.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bundy takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Solomon Bundy made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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