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754 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hjallis Kalske! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 67 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kulik tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kulik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalske drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalske (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalske showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik has control of Kalske's left arm, preventing Kalske from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalske controls the pace.
Kalske tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalske wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalske (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalske wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulik passes Kalske's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kalske trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik prevents Kalske from improving his position.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Kalske defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Kalske defending well.
Well, if Kulik 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 is thwarting Kalske's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalske trying to control here.
Kalske is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kalske trying to control here.
Kalske tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kulik has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalske (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kalske keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
Kalske tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kalske to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kalske (2) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HQG, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kulik is trying to stick to Kalske's back but Kalske is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kalske. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalske (4) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik has his hands on Kalske's head, controlling the position.
Kalske trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalske (4) vs (10) Kulik
Kalske is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Kalske is keeping the position.
Kalske is trying to keep Kulik in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kulik is posturing up here but Kalske has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kulik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kulik has to tap! Slick submission there by Kalske!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hjallis Kalske! |
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