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CFC CG Tokyo 5 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 65 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 36 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
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.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov.
Kulik pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulik pulls Magomedov into guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kulik's thigh. Kulik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Magomedov
Kulik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is trying to control but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Magomedov
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Kulik is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Magomedov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Magomedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Kulik do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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.
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Kulik tries to break free.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kulik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Kulik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kulik doesn't escape.
Kulik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kulik.
Magomedov has his arm under Kulik's chin here. Game over son! Magomedov squeezes tightly and Kulik is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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