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WP 100 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 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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