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CFC CG NY 56 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 57 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense.
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.
Kulik gets a clinch.
Kulik pulls guard successfully.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik is continuing to stall.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulik has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Kulik tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (3) vs (0) Kulik
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Kulik doesn't allow it.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Kulik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Magomedov 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 wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (6) vs (0) Kulik
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face as Magomedov controls the position.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Kulik isn't going anywhere.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kulik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (6) vs (2) Kulik
Magomedov is controlling Kulik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov 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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