PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GymBitch Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kulk
vs
Gracie

195 cm
24
280 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

200 cm
29
263 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GymBitch Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie tries to sprawl but Kulk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kulk 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.

Kulk is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kulk to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Kulk there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulk wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kulk.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulk pulls his head out easily.

Kulk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kulk is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Kulk seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Kulk is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulk's back!
Gracie has the hooks in. Kulk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Gracie working for a choke but Kulk is defending well.

Gracie is cranking Kulk's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kulk! He's tightened the choke and Kulk is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). GymBitch Gracie!
After the fight, GymBitch Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.