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WP 60 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 41 wins and 24 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik darts in and clinches Juncker up against the cage.
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Kulik's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Kulik gets 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.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Juncker 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.
Kulik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Juncker
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Juncker
Juncker gets his hands free as Kulik looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Juncker avoiding Kulik 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker has good solid back control here.
Kulik just looking to survive in the bad position.
Juncker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kulik is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Kulik tries to break free.
Kulik trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
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.
Juncker wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is trying to break free.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Juncker just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control.
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
Juncker controlling from the back.
Kulik is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (9) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 9 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker 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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