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WP 102 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
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?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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