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WP 120 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 62 wins and 93 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulik avoids it really well and circles away.
Kulik slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulik tries to sprawl out of it but Turturro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulik's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kulik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kulik defends it nicely.
Kulik has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to drag Kulik to the mat but Kulik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kulik decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Kulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (7) Kulik
Kulik 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.
Kulik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Turturro 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 Kulik gets his way!
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Kulik controls the position.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kulik looking for the RNC.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Turturro looking to control the position.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controlling Kulik 's hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulik controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro just holding on.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
Turturro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kulik controlling from side mount.
Turturro tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik postures up.
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.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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