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Event:
CFC CG NY 56
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
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.#CL2#
Kulik gets a clinch. #TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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#T4#
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.#T5#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
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. #T8#
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#T9#
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
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. #T11#
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.#T12#
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.#T13#
Magomedov controlling from side mount. #T14#
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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Event:
CFC CG 55
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 57 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Octavio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulik did well to prevent Octavio getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
Octavio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Octavio is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
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.
Octavio controlling the pace. #T1#
Kulik controlling the position for now.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Octavio is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Well, if Octavio 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.
Octavio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Octavio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Octavio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Octavio is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Octavio to get the leverage.
Octavio stalling.
Octavio is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Kulik is not content to let Octavio 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.#T3#
Octavio is taking a breather. Kulik 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.#SUB#
Kulik makes his way to full guard, as Octavio worked for a kimura.
Octavio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - Octavio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #SUB#
Octavio is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Octavio to get the leverage. #T5#
Octavio stalling.
Octavio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Octavio is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Kulik won't allow Octavio to pass to mount.
Octavio is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Octavio not doing much here.
#T6#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Octavio is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Octavio wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kulik gets back to full guard.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Octavio 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: Octavio (2) vs (2) Kulik
Octavio can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik is looking to pass Octavio's guard but actually Octavio recovers to full guard. #T8#
Octavio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik trying to control but Octavio is working from the bottom.
Octavio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Octavio is keeping the position.#T9#
Kulik trying to control but Octavio is working from the bottom.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Octavio controlling Kulik's posture. #SUB#
Octavio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11##SUB#
Octavio has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Octavio controlling the position for now.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Octavio defending well. #T12#
Octavio is looking to improve his position.
Octavio wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (2) vs (5) Kulik
Octavio tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T13#
Octavio can't escape the position.
Kulik wants to control the pace but Octavio is squirming around nicely.
Octavio prevents Kulik from taking his back.
Octavio wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
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.#T14#
Octavio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Octavio wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio is working to get back to half guard.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC Matt Mac CG 1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
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 84 wins and 56 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Wang
Kulik holds on to Wang's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is trying to escape the position but Wang is controlling the position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
It looks like Wang 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.#T1#
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (5) Wang
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Wang tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (7) Wang
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (4) vs (10) Wang#T3#
Wang controls the position from side control.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang takes a little break here. Kulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wang working away.#T4#
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kulik struggling a bit here.#T5#
Wang takes a little break here. Kulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang controls the position. #T7#
Kulik tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Kulik is being controlled here.
Wang wants to control for a moment but Kulik uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
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.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Kulik controlling the position well.
Kulik tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T8#
Wang is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (4) vs (13) Wang
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
More stalling from Wang.#T9##T10#
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Kulik tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang controls the position.#T12#
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Wang taking a breather here.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face as Wang controls the position. #T13#
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face as Wang controls the position.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 13 to 4. Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 53
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
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 34 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 56 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kulik shoots in and bounces Vernon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (0) vs (2) Kulik
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Vernon is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Vernon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vernon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon is trying to control but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vernon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
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.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Vernon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Vernon content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T7#
Vernon won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vernon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kulik for as long as he can get away with.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T9#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T10#
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik 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.#T11#
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Well,Vernon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T14#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik has Vernon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 10
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 56 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Kulik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulik wants to clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Kulik, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Kulik against the cage but Kulik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Kulik rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Kulik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (3) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Johnson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #T2#
Johnson trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Kulik tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Kulik is not content to let Johnson control the position.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Kulik is continuing to stall.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson prevents Kulik from improving his position.#T8##SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kulik keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kulik still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kulik has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (3) vs (4) Kulik#T9#
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (3) vs (6) Kulik
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T10#
Johnson tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Kulik prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson gets back to half guard.#T12#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Kulik prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB#
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kulik escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (3) vs (9) Kulik
Kulik tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Kulik controls from the top position.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (3) vs (11) Kulik#T14#
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 11 to 3.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 56 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Kulik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Kulik instigates a clinch.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Kulik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Blue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Kulik rushes Blue and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Blue is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kulik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blue to the mat. Blue regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Kulik
Blue keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Kulik is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #SUB#
Blue looking for subs off his back but Kulik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Blue trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blue sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blue trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
#T4#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Blue is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Blue is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blue wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.#T6#
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blue wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blue is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?#T8#
Blue trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.
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 controlling the pace for now.
Blue is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Kulik takes Blue's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Blue is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (0) vs (14) Kulik
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik wants to control but Blue manages to buck him off and is now in Kulik's guard! Nice work there by Blue! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (14) Kulik
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Blue looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (16) Kulik#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (19) Kulik
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue struggling a bit here.
Blue tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Blue prevents Kulik from improving position.
Blue manages to get back to half guard.
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (19) Kulik
Blue sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard.
Blue prevents Kulik from improving his position.#T12#
Blue controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Blue trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blue forces his way into half guard.#T13##SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue passes into half guard. #SUB#
Blue looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T14##SUB#
Blue seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kulik has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 49
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
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 81 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 55 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Wang has clasped his hands together around Kulik's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (4) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Wang controls the position.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
Kulik tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T3#
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang working away.
A lull in the action here as Wang stalls from top position.#T4#
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T5#
Wang takes a little break here. Kulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
Kulik is trying to escape the position but Wang is controlling the position.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Wang staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kulik for as long as he can get away with.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T7#
Wang controls the position.
Wang working away.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T8#
Wang continues to hold on tight.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T9#
Wang controls the position.
Kulik tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang staying calm.#T10#
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Wang controlling the position.
Kulik tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.#T11#
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.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Kulik trying to remain calm as Wang controls from the top position.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12##T13#
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Kulik
Wang tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (4) Kulik
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Wang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
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 80 wins and 55 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik darts in and clinches Abdul Karim up against the cage.
Abdul Karim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown attempt but Kulik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kulik rushes Abdul Karim and presses him up against the cage.
Abdul Karim gets underhooks to prevent Kulik's takedown attempt.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Abdul Karim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kulik pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
Abdul Karim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Abdul Karim wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
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.#T4#
Abdul Karim is holding on to half guard well.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik is looking to pass Abdul Karim's guard but actually Abdul Karim recovers to full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #T5#
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture. #T6#
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abdul Karim controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T7#
Abdul Karim looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position. #T8#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working.
Abdul Karim trying to get back to full guard but Kulik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Kulik controlling from mount.
Abdul Karim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abdul Karim reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Abdul Karim rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Abdul Karim#T9#
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Kulik controlling from the back.
Abdul Karim trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Good control from Kulik.#T11#
Kulik avoiding Abdul Karim 's attempts to control his hands.
Kulik wants to control but Abdul Karim manages to buck him off and is now in Kulik's guard! Nice work there by Abdul Karim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Kulik is controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Kulik is trying to keep Abdul Karim in close.
#T13#
Kulik controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abdul Karim passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 6
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 55 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 53 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Sulvar against the cage.
#TD#
Kulik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Sulvar is controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #T2#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kulik trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Kulik stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Kulik trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik trying to control the pace. #T5#
Sulvar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Kulik is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
Kulik works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is letting Kulik control him for a moment. #T7#
Kulik trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T8#
Sulvar is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Kulik prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Kulik tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away. #T10#
Sulvar tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar pushes down on Kulik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T13#
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Kulik is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?#T14#
Well, if Sulvar 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 looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 43
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 54 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Octavio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Octavio
Octavio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Octavio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Octavio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Octavio
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Kulik controlling the position well here. Octavio rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Octavio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Octavio
Octavio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Octavio trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Octavio tries to pass.
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik has his hands clasped together around Octavio's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #T3#
Kulik gets back to full guard.
Octavio stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Octavio tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Octavio trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Octavio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Octavio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Octavio preventing the sweep.
Octavio 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: Kulik (8) vs (4) Octavio
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.#T5#
Octavio stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik tries to control but Octavio wriggling away.
Octavio tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Octavio working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Octavio tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik fails to advance to Octavio's back.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Octavio to control.
Octavio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Octavio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Octavio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Octavio to control.#T8#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Octavio tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
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.
Octavio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T9#
Octavio wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Octavio is trying to escape the mount.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Octavio for as long as he can get away with.
Octavio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Octavio tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T11#
Octavio has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kulik's lack of action.
Octavio trying to control from the bottom.
Octavio has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik is trying to control. Octavio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Octavio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (8) vs (8) Octavio#SUB2#
Octavio working for the choke. #SUB2#
Octavio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Octavio is not going to allow Kulik to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Kulik wants to hold on but Octavio pushes him away.
Octavio content just to control the position here.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Octavio wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Octavio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Octavio trying to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio wants to control but Kulik has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Octavio gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Octavio wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Pablo Octavio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 41
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 53 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 77 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang tries to score a body lock takedown but Kulik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Kulik.
Kulik has been working on his balance at KFA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wang.
Wang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kulik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Wang and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Wang has clasped his hands together around Kulik's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Wang
Kulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.#T2#
Kulik controls the position for a moment.
Wang slows the pace down. #T3#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is staying tight to Kulik's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
It looks like Wang 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.
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Wang controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Wang taking a breather here. #T6#
Wang is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.#T7##T8#
Kulik tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang working away.
Kulik trying to remain calm as Wang controls from the top position.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang looking to control but instead Kulik has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is taking a breather. Kulik 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.#T9#
Kulik won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (7) Wang#T11#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang slows the pace down.
Kulik wants to control but Wang postures up.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
Kulik is letting Wang control him for a moment. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Kulik is being controlled here.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wang in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Long Wang 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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Event:
WP 131
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 50 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 53 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Kulik
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 taking a breather here.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face as Kulik controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik controlling the position. #T1#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik controls the position from side control.#T2#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Kulik wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Sulvar is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik controls the position.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (6) Kulik
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it. #T5#
Sulvar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (0) vs (9) Kulik
Good control from Kulik.
Kulik tries to keep control of the position but Sulvar is staying busy.
Sulvar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
#T6#
Sulvar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Sulvar tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
Kulik controlling well, preventing Sulvar from escaping the position.
Sulvar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kulik.
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T8#
Kulik controlling well, preventing Sulvar from escaping the position.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sulvar.
Kulik is not going to allow Sulvar to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Sulvar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (9) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
Kulik 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 keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T11#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Kulik trying to control the position.
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.#T12#
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (11) Kulik
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (11) Kulik
Sulvar trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 11 to 4.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 130
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 75 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 53 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavicci. #TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulik to the mat! Kulik manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture.
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. #T1#
Lavicci seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci 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.
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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.#T4#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
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 (4) vs (4) Kulik#T7#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci looking to control.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik preventing the sweep. #T10#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Lavicci controlling the position for now.#T13#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavicci is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lavicci is heads and Kulik is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 4.
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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Event:
WP 129
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 63 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 52 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulik tries to clinch but Juncker moves out of range.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Kulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulik continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kulik pulls Juncker into guard.
Juncker 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: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Kulik fails to advance to Juncker's back.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T2#
Juncker tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
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.
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.
Kulik looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kulik is continuing to stall.
Juncker stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Juncker 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.
Juncker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (4) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Juncker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kulik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kulik is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Juncker has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kulik is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
A victorious Gaston Juncker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 127
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
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 76 wins and 52 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 75 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik rushes Notturna and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Notturna jumps guard.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Notturna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T1#
Notturna pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Notturna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Notturna is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulik stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Kulik manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Kulik working away.
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Notturna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (5) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Notturna is controlling Kulik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is controlling Kulik's trapped leg to prevent Kulik from advancing to side control.#T5#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Kulik moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna keeping his opponent close.#T6#
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face as Kulik controls the position.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (10) vs (0) Notturna#T7#
Notturna tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. Notturna squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik passes into side control, despite Notturna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (16) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna struggling a bit here.
Kulik controlling from side mount. #T8#
Notturna is looking to reverse the position.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna stops Kulik from passing to mount.
Notturna tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kulik easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (18) vs (0) Notturna#T9#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Notturna is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (21) vs (0) Notturna#T10#
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Notturna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T11#
Notturna tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Kulik has one arm under Notturna 's neck. Notturna is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Kulik manages to get his arm free though and Notturna is in a world of trouble! Kulik sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Notturna turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasiliy Kulik!
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 125
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
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 75 wins and 52 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 30 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulik did well to prevent Nelson getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Nelson
Kulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Nelson is really stuck here.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulik has the hooks in. Nelson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2##SUB#
Nelson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kulik's arms.
Kulik controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
#T3#
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nelson is in bad spot here.
Nelson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kulik off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kulik controls the action.
Nelson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Nelson buck him off.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Nelson tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Kulik has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Nelson is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasiliy Kulik!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 124
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
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 75 wins and 51 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 74 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulik is trying to drag Wang to the mat but Wang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kulik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Wang lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang passes Kulik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Wang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard.
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.#T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
It looks like Wang 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.#T3#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Kulik is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang prevents Kulik from improving his position.#T4#
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Wang prevents Kulik from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.#T6#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Well, if Wang 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 tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Kulik won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T8#
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik is controlling Wang's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Wang advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #T14#
Wang controlling the pace.
More stalling from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 123
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
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 75 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 47 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik prevents the takedown attempt.
Sulvar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sulvar stops a takedown attempt from Kulik.
#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Sulvar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Sulvar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sulvar preventing the sweep. #T2#
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T3#
Sulvar pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Well, if Sulvar 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 looking to improve his position.
#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sulvar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Sulvar#T7#
Kulik wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time.
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Kulik wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Kulik is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kulik tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar is looking to work his way around to Kulik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T10#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Kulik trying to control here.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Sulvar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sulvar prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T12#
Sulvar is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kulik reverses the position - he's now on top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Sulvar
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. #T14#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
WP 122
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
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 66 wins and 73 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik darts in and clinches Notturna up against the cage.
Kulik is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Notturna pulls Kulik into guard.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Notturna is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Kulik stalling.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving his position.
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.#T3#
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (3) Kulik
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna holds of for dear life.#T6#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Notturna is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (6) Kulik
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Notturna doesn't escape.
Notturna is trying to break free.
Kulik avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Notturna tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Kulik biding his time, controlling Notturna.
Notturna looking to control the position.
Notturna breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (6) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Kulik seems keen to control Notturna's posture.#T8#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Notturna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here. #T10#
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Notturna is trying to hold Kulik in close to prevent damage but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well. #T11#
Kulik moves into full mount! Notturna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (11) Kulik
Notturna 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.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Notturna has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Notturna is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (14) Kulik#T14#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (16) Kulik
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna is just holding on here. Kulik manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (2) vs (19) Kulik
Notturna tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Notturna turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (19) Kulik
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 121
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
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 73 wins and 50 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 94 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Turturro and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kulik has hold of one of Turturro's legs. Turturro is fighting the takedown attempt but Kulik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Turturro
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Turturro postures up.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kulik is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Turturro#T6#
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Turturro biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
#T10#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is trying to break free.
#T11#
Kulik is not going to allow Turturro to sit and survive in this position.
Turturro tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik has good solid back control here.
Kulik not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
#T12#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've been informed that Turturro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T13#
Turturro just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 120
Date: Jul 03, 2024 |
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.#CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#SUB2#
Kulik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
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.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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!
#SUB2#
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.#T6#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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.#T11#
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.#T12#
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.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T14#
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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Event:
WP 119
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
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 59 wins and 77 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 49 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Balkan gets a double leg takedown into Kulik's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik
Balkan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
Balkan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Balkan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
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.#T2#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kulik
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Balkan is trying to work for a sweep but Kulik has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (7) Kulik
Balkan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T4#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan 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.#T5#
Kulik prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Kulik sits in half guard.
Balkan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik won't allow Balkan to sweep him here. #T8#
Balkan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #SUB#
Balkan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kulik has his hands clasped together but Balkan extends and breaks Kulik's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Balkan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 118
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
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 72 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 97 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sparxx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Kulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx controls the position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
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.
Sparxx gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (6) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx controlling from mount. #T1#
Kulik wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Sparxx
Kulik trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off. #T2#
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kulik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kulik rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kulik rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Kulik tries to buck him off.
#T5##SUB2#
Kulik is holding on to Sparxx 's glove but Sparxx gets free and slips his arm under Kulik 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Kulik is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 117
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
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 71 wins and 70 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Wang lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kulik
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Kulik
Wang is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Wang looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Kulik
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik controlling from side mount.
Wang wants to control but Kulik postures up.#T2#
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang controls the position for a moment.
Wang trying his best to control but Kulik has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (2) vs (7) Kulik
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik prevents Wang from getting the reversal.#T3#
Kulik wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Kulik prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Wang is just holding on here. Kulik manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik biding his time, controlling Wang.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wang looking to control the position.
Wang tries to break free.
Kulik avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang holding both Kulik 's hands and preventing any damage. #T6#
Kulik controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kulik is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
Wang tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Kulik avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is trying to break free.
Kulik tries to get the hooks in deep but Wang pushed the leg off.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is trying to break free.
#T9#
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (10) Kulik#SUB#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (14) Kulik
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kulik is taking a breather. Wang 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.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (8) vs (14) Kulik#SUB#
Kulik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Will Wang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12##SUB#
Wang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kulik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kulik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Kulik looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kulik tries to escape but Wang has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Wang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kulik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13##SUB#
Wang looking to break Kulik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kulik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kulik defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Wang looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kulik is controlling Wang 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (16) Kulik
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T14#
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kulik uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (19) Kulik
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 8.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 116
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
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 53 wins and 69 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
What's Lavicci going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T2#
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Lavicci working for the choke. #T4#
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Lavicci working away.
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (9) Kulik
Kulik looking to hold on to the position here but Lavicci rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T5#
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.
Lavicci controlling the position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (4) vs (12) Kulik
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T6#
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik controlling from side mount.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (4) vs (15) Kulik
Lavicci tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Lavicci's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.#T9#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci holds on to Kulik as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it. #T10#
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Kulik fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Lavicci is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (4) vs (18) Kulik
Kulik tries to keep control of the position but Lavicci is staying busy.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lavicci.
Kulik keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T12#
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Lavicci breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (18) Kulik
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (9) vs (18) Kulik
Kulik wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lavicci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 18 to 9.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 115
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 71 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Kulik
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.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Kulik regains half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T2#
McDonald prevents Kulik from improving his position.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kulik#T3##SUB#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulik has passed into half guard!
Kulik trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald trying 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.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T5#
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T6#
McDonald looking to control.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T7#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik postures up.
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.
#T8#
Kulik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) Kulik
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
McDonald tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
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.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
McDonald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (4) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as McDonald tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Kulik has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#T11#
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip. #T12#
McDonald tries to escape the position.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape. #T13#
Kulik has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
Kulik controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 8 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 114
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
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 59 wins and 90 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 47 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik darts in and clinches Turturro up against the cage.#TD2#
Kulik pulls guard successfully.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turturro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (3) vs (0) Kulik
Turturro advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (5) vs (0) Kulik#T1#
Turturro wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Turturro content just to control the position here.
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.#T2#
Kulik is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Turturro is staying active.
Turturro controlling from mount.
Kulik stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Turturro fails to take his opponent's back.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Turturro controlling from mount.
Turturro is looking to work his way around to Kulik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Kulik wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Kulik tries to control Turturro's body but Turturro pushes him off. Kulik squirms to his side and now Turturro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (8) vs (0) Kulik
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off. #T7#
Kulik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Turturro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free. #T8#
Turturro keeps control of the position easily here as Kulik tries to buck him off.
Turturro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kulik trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him. #T9#
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Turturro doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Kulik#SUB#
Turturro has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Turturro is controlling Kulik's posture.
Turturro is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T12#
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Turturro controlling the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Turturro won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T14#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 113
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
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 69 wins and 46 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 90 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Turturro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik is controlling Turturro's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kulik pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
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.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kulik has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Turturro passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Turturro is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Kulik is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
Kulik wants to control the action here but instead Turturro manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Turturro
Turturro wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Turturro 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 bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Turturro
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Kulik advances to half guard. #T7#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turturro reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T10#
Kulik has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T11#
Kulik managing to control the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kulik pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 112
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
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 69 wins and 45 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 67 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kulik is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kulik wants to control the action here but instead Wang manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.#T1#
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kulik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Wang controlling from mount. #T3#
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Wang stalling. #T4#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Wang is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kulik trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is not content to let Wang control the position.
Kulik moves into full guard.
#T8#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Wang 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.#T9#
Wang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (10) Wang
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it. #T10#
Wang is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Wang is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Wang controlling the action here. #T11#
Wang is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Wang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik wants to control the position but Wang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Kulik is positioning himself well to prevent Wang advancing to mount.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Long Wang 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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Event:
WP 111
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
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 68 wins and 45 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Klopstock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Klopstock#SUB2#
Klopstock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kulik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Klopstock but great work by Kulik. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Klopstock
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 staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kulik taking a breather here.
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Klopstock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (4) Klopstock
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Kulik wants to take Klopstock's back here but Klopstock is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Klopstock tries to improve his position but instead Kulik has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (9) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock is keeping busy.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Klopstock buck him off.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Klopstock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (9) vs (6) Klopstock#T3#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Klopstock from controlling successfully.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kulik has his hands on Klopstock's head, controlling the position.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klopstock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock pushes down on Kulik's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Klopstock is stalling here. Kulik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Klopstock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (13) vs (6) Klopstock
Klopstock manages to get back to half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klopstock is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Klopstock is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Kulik won't allow Klopstock to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Klopstock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klopstock wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kulik is now in half guard.
Klopstock regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Klopstock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klopstock 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.#T7#
Klopstock wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Klopstock there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (16) vs (6) Klopstock
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopstock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
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.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopstock is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Klopstock is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klopstock wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T10#
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopstock reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Klopstock rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (19) vs (6) Klopstock
Klopstock just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Klopstock's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Klopstock 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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klopstock for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Klopstock rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Klopstock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Klopstock tries to break free.
Klopstock staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control.
Klopstock trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Klopstock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik is thwarting Klopstock's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Klopstock moves into full guard.
Klopstock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (22) vs (6) Klopstock
Klopstock wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Klopstock is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Klopstock prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klopstock is not content to let Kulik control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 110
Date: May 29, 2024 |
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 67 wins and 45 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 88 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Turturro and pushes him back against the cage.
Kulik stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
#TD#
Kulik lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T1#
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro trying to control here.
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.#T2#
Kulik is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Kulik seems content to control.
Kulik is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik stalling. #T5#
Turturro keeping hold of Kulik's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Turturro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Kulik not doing much here.
#T7#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Kulik stalling.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Turturro trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T9#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Kulik is taking a breather. Turturro 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.#T10#
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is just holding on here. Kulik manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (0) Turturro#T11#
Kulik controlling the position well here. Turturro rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kulik has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Further stalling from Kulik.
Turturro tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Kulik controlling from the back.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kulik is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T14#
Kulik wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 109
Date: May 25, 2024 |
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 66 wins and 45 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Oh against the cage.
Kulik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oh just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Oh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oh is controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Oh is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.#T3#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T4#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Oh looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
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.
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Oh wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oh tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg. #T7#
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oh reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Oh
Oh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Oh preventing the sweep. #T9#
Oh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Oh
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Oh working a defensive guard here.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it. #T12#
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Kulik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Oh
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T14#
Oh tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 108
Date: May 22, 2024 |
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 66 wins and 44 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 65 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulik tries to counter with a takedown but Wang is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
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.
Well, if Wang 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.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wang is controlling the pace.
Kulik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T2#
Kulik has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
It looks like Wang 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.#T4#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Kulik pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Kulik 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.#T5#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.#T7#
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it. #T9#
Kulik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Wang
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang trying to control the position.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Kulik trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More stalling from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 107
Date: May 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 43 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kulik quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kulik
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Kulik trying to control here.
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.
Juncker prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard but Juncker has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is not content to let Juncker control the position. #T1#
Kulik tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Juncker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (7) vs (0) Kulik
Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Juncker tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Juncker controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik holds on for dear life.#T4#
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Juncker controlling from mount.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Juncker wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker content just to control the position here.
Juncker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Kulik tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Juncker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juncker content just to control the position here.
Kulik regains half guard.#T9#
Juncker trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Juncker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Kulik is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Juncker from advancing position.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juncker is working away from the top position though.
Juncker is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Well, if Juncker 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.
#T12#
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - Juncker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Gaston Juncker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 106
Date: May 15, 2024 |
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 58 wins and 65 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 43 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #SUB#
Notturna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.
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 tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Notturna wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.#T3#
Kulik pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kulik is not content to let Notturna control the position.#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna controlling the action here.#SUB#
Notturna looking for a submission but Kulik manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kulik pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Notturna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik passes Notturna's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Notturna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Notturna has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.#T7#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna regains half guard.#T8#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T9#
Notturna is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Notturna 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. #T10#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna 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: Notturna (4) vs (7) Kulik
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Notturna has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Kulik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (10) Kulik
Notturna is being controlled here.
Notturna struggling a bit here.#T13#
Notturna tries to control but Kulik manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (4) vs (13) Kulik
Notturna is trying to break free.
Kulik is not going to allow Notturna to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik tries to keep control of the position but Notturna is staying busy.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik is not going to allow Notturna to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 13 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 2024 |
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 65 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulik as he avoids it easily.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Balkan against the cage.
Kulik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balkan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kulik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Balkan.
Balkan looking for a takedown.
Balkan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulik after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balkan uses from the top position.
Balkan is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik controlling the position.#T2#
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Balkan
Kulik looking for a sweep but Balkan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balkan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik can't escape the position.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
Balkan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kulik has worked his arm free - good work by Kulik!
Kulik being controlled for a moment.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T4#
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Balkan is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
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.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan controlling the action here.#T7#
Kulik gets full guard.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan looking to control.
#T9#
Kulik advances to half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T11#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T12#
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Kulik postures up.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Balkan looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Balkan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 62 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Lavicci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kulik shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Lavicci won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T5#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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 Lavicci is having none of it. #T7#
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.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
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.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
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.#T9#
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
Kulik tries to push Lavicci's head away but Lavicci is holding on tight.#T12#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Kulik is stalling here but it's allowed Lavicci to get half guard.
#T14#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
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 63 wins and 42 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 74 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Kulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulik continues to drive forward.
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.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.#CL#
Kulik moves into range and clinches up with MacGowan.
Kulik wants a takedown but no success here.
MacGowan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Kulik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. MacGowan can't fight it off and eventually Kulik manages to take the fight to the floor. MacGowan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
MacGowan is trying to hold Kulik in close to prevent damage but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik is taking a breather. MacGowan 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.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kulik is taking a breather. MacGowan 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.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan stops Kulik from passing to mount. #T5#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T6#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kulik is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
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 avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T7#
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Kulik seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T9#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
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.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Kulik has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) MacGowan
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T12#
MacGowan breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
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.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
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.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Kulik not doing much here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik content to stall in guard here.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan controlling Kulik's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 101
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
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 63 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 50 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kulik quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.#T1#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik is controlling Juncker's posture.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
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.#T3#
Juncker stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Juncker postures up.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T11#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Juncker has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage. #T12#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
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.#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik stalling. #T6#
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.#T7#
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. #T8#
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.
#T9#
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. #T10#
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.#T11#
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.#T12#
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.#T13#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 61 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 64 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald 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: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald#T1#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T2#
McDonald is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik slows the pace down.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik postures up.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (8) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is hanging on to Kulik's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
#T4#
McDonald wants to control but Kulik manages to buck him off and is now in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
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.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kulik controlling the position. #T6#
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (15) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T7#
McDonald is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (18) vs (6) McDonald#T8#
Kulik is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
#T9#
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is trying to break free.
#T10#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controls the position.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
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's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T12#
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T14#
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 41 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 71 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head to control his posture.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Kulik controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T1##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Kulik controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kulik as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Kulik postures up.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.#T10#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan 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 postures up.
#T13#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik taking a breather here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 59 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.#CL#
Lavicci tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
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.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T3#
Kulik is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to advance position but Lavicci counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Kulik is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard. #T5#
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Kulik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #T6#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T7#
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Kulik has given up his back. Will we see Lavicci going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (2) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik is in bad spot here.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Kulik looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Kulik reverses nicely into Lavicci 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Lavicci
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (13) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (13) Lavicci#T11#
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (13) Lavicci
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Kulik taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 13 to 9.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 67 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kulik to the mat! Kulik manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik controlling Balkan's posture. #T1#
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik 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.#T2#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik managing to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkan defends well.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik#T5#
Balkan managing to control the position. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position. #T6##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik is looking to pass Balkan's guard but actually Balkan recovers to full guard.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik staying calm.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.#T9#
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
Kulik trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Kulik taking a break here but Balkan is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Kulik defends it easily.
#T11#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is holding on to half guard well.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kulik#T13#
Balkan is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Balkan trying his best to control but Kulik has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Balkan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (13) Kulik
Balkan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Balkan is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 13 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 58 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 47 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik tightens his grip and picks Juncker up, before dumping him to the ground. Juncker manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T2#
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kulik controlling from side mount. #T3#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.#T4#
Juncker is holding Kulik down, trying to stall.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker manages to get back to half guard.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Juncker regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
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.
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik is trying to keep Juncker in close.
#T9#
Juncker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (5) Juncker
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juncker trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T10#
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
Juncker has knee on belly momentarily but Kulik bucks him off and regains half guard.
Juncker is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Kulik gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T12#
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Kulik is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully. #T13#
Kulik has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T14#
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
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 30 wins and 61 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 40 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
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 is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (0) Kulik
McDonald wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
McDonald wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar but Kulik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kulik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Kulik defends it easily.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T7#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
McDonald has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it. #T8#
McDonald trying to get back to full guard but Kulik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Kulik is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T10#
McDonald tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (7) vs (8) Kulik
Good control from Kulik.
McDonald really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kulik's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T11#
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Kulik gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control. #T12#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
McDonald breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T13#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (10) Kulik
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T14#
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
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 57 wins and 39 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 65 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Balkan tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Balkan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balkan slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#SUB2#
Balkan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kulik defend it? Balkan steps over the head and cranks it - Kulik is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Balkan!
A victorious Boris Balkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 91
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
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 57 wins and 38 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulik circles away.#TD#
Kulik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position for now.
Kulik trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turturro trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Turturro#T1#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik fails to advance to Turturro's back. #T2#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Turturro is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #T5#
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
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.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.#T6#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (5) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (8) vs (7) Turturro#T8#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Turturro fails to advance to Kulik's back. #T10#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Kulik stops Turturro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Turturro working for a guillotine from mount but Kulik is in no mood to give up.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Turturro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kulik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kulik shrugs it off.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.#T14#
Turturro takes Kulik's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro gets his hands free as Kulik looks to control.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kulik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kulik for a finish.
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Kulik is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kulik 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 Turturro gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
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 57 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 53 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Lavicci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kulik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Lavicci has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kulik is trying to keep an underhook but Lavicci manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
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: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T5#
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T6#
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T7#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T10#
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Lavicci is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Lavicci wins on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Anthony Lavicci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 88
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
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 56 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 43 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juncker fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Juncker back into the cage.
Kulik gets underhooks to prevent Juncker's takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.#TD2#
Juncker jumps guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.#T2#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position. #T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik not doing much here.
#T4#
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik controlling the action here. #T5#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kulik is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Juncker 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #T13#
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T14#
Kulik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 87
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
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 51 wins and 73 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 37 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.
Turturro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kulik pulls guard effortlessly.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro 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 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
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 keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kulik
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.#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture. #T3#
Turturro is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kulik
Turturro trying to control but Kulik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Kulik#T4#
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is trying to stick to Turturro's back but Turturro 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 Turturro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Kulik
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Kulik
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Turturro is controlling Kulik's posture.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg. #T9#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (13) Kulik
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (6) vs (13) Kulik#T10#
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Kulik is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Turturro to control.
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik is keeping busy.
#T11##SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kulik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kulik for a finish.
Turturro controlling from the back.#SUB#
Turturro looking for the RNC. #T12##SUB#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Kulik is defending it well.
Turturro is hanging on to Kulik's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kulik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13##SUB#
Turturro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Turturro doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (15) Kulik
Kulik passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 15 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 86
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 55 wins and 36 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juncker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kulik wants a takedown.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Juncker gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
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.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T1#
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker postures up.
#T2#
Juncker moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Juncker gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker fails to advance to Kulik's back.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juncker controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Juncker 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 can't escape the position.
#T5#
Juncker mounts Kulik! Really nice guard pass there!
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Juncker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juncker moves to his opponent's back but Kulik bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Juncker
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T8#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
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.
Juncker controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Juncker is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Kulik stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (7) Juncker
Kulik is staying tight to Juncker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Juncker looking for a sweep but Kulik has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (7) Juncker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 7.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 85
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
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 55 wins and 35 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 56 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kulik looking for a takedown.
Notturna jumps guard but Kulik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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.
Kulik tries for a takedown but Notturna manages to get underhooks.
Kulik has been working on his balance at KFA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Notturna.
Kulik tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Kulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Notturna stops a takedown attempt from Kulik.
#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Notturna#T2#
Notturna controlling the position from side mount.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Notturna advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Let's hope that Notturna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Notturna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Notturna isn't that keen on the idea.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Notturna.#T5#
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Notturna wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Notturna wants to take Kulik's back here but Kulik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Notturna tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Notturna avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Notturna tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Notturna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kulik is holding on tight.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kulik tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Notturna.#T8#
Kulik keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.#T9#
Notturna stalling.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Notturna is stalling here. Kulik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Notturna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (7) Notturna#T11#
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Notturna is looking to stall here but Kulik recovers full guard. #T12#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T13#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 7 to 4.
Strega Notturna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 84
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 55 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik rushes Wang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Wang clinches. #TD2#
Wang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wang manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Wang
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik is being controlled here.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working away.
Wang controls the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kulik being controlled for a moment.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kulik is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Wang controlling from side mount.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T3#
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wang.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kulik 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.#T4#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T5#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (7) Wang
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Wang staying calm.
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.#T7#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (9) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
It looks like Wang 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.
Kulik wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Wang wants to control but instead Kulik manages to regain half guard.
Wang stalling.
Wang is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.#T10#
Well, if Wang 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.
Wang is looking to pass Kulik's guard but actually Kulik recovers to full guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T12#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T14#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik moves into full guard.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 83
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
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 54 wins and 54 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kulik. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Wang back into the cage.
Kulik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulik prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulik wants a takedown but no success here.
Kulik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kulik has picked Wang up - he's going for a ride! Kulik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kulik
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Wang is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kulik seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik prevents Wang from improving his position.#T2#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.#T3#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T4#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (8) Kulik#T5#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T6#
Kulik not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Wang tries to escape the position.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Wang staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control. #T7##SUB2#
Wang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kulik.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik#T8#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik 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.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Kulik is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (8) Kulik
Wang is trying to move to mount but Kulik reverses beautifully and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (5) vs (10) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling Kulik's posture. #T11#
Wang continues to stall.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Wang controlling the position.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T13#
Kulik passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 5.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 82
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 53 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kulik has hold of one of Juncker's legs. Juncker is fighting the takedown attempt but Kulik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.#T1#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker controlling the position.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T5#
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Juncker is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik controlling from the top position. #T8#
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs. #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker prevents Kulik from improving position.
Kulik controls the position.#T12#
Kulik working away.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Kulik just content to control the position.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Juncker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Juncker
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik wants to take Juncker's back here but Juncker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 81
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
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 53 wins and 33 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 86 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrone Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparxx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulik prevents it.
Kulik is looking for a takedown.
Kulik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparxx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Kulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sparxx just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kulik pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Kulik controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T1#
Kulik is really struggling to control Sparxx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparxx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik looking to control.
#T2#
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik preventing the sweep. #T4#
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.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T6#
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Kulik's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
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.#T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Sparxx#T8#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Kulik working a defensive guard but Sparxx passes into half guard.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T11#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Kulik trying to control here.
#T12#
Kulik is controlling Sparxx's trapped leg to prevent Sparxx from advancing to side control.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sparxx is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Sparxx is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Sparxx wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 80
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
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 41 wins and 48 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Kulik. Kulik maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kulik pulls guard.
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 (0) vs (2) Kulik
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 being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kulik
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
Lavicci tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T2#
Kulik controlling the position from side mount.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Lavicci is not content to let Kulik control the position. #T3#
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Lavicci holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Kulik taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik slows the pace down. #T6#
Kulik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kulik wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kulik controlling from side mount. #T8#
Kulik working away.
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.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but Lavicci denies him.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Lavicci is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Kulik advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Kulik
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci prevents Kulik from taking his back.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Lavicci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Lavicci doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 79
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 85 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 32 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and clinches.
Kulik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparxx pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kulik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Sparxx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
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.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to control here.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulik tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T3#
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Kulik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparxx is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
Sparxx is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (3) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Kulik tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Kulik tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx has knee on belly momentarily but Kulik bucks him off and regains half guard.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T8#
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent Sparxx from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Kulik is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (3) vs (2) Kulik
Sparxx is controlling Kulik's posture.
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 looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Sparxx is controlling Kulik's posture.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Kulik is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here. #T14#
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 78
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
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 51 wins and 32 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 47 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kulik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lavicci is trying to keep an underhook but Kulik manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
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.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Kulik not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping control of the position. #T1#
Kulik controlling the action here.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
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 controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.#T7#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Kulik gets full guard.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik 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.#T10#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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: Kulik (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Lavicci
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.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lavicci is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Lavicci tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (9) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T14#
Lavicci prevents Kulik from taking his back.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 77
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
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 51 wins and 31 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in and bounces Kulik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Notturna
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Notturna has moved into half guard.
Notturna prevents Kulik from improving his position.
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.
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Notturna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Kulik is trying to reverse the position but instead Notturna has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (8) Notturna
I would not like to be Kulik right now.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3##SUB2#
Notturna is persistently looking for the submission but Kulik is defending it well.
I would not like to be Kulik right now.
Let's hope that Notturna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kulik tries to break free.
Notturna controlling the position well here. Kulik rolled but Notturna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Notturna not allowing Kulik to control his hands. #T5#
Notturna controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Notturna controls the position.
More stalling from Notturna.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Notturna.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna is trying to stick to Kulik's back but Kulik is turning into Notturna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Notturna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kulik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Notturna#T7#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Notturna pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position. #T8#
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (10) Notturna
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna 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.
Notturna with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Yet more stalling tactics from Notturna.
It looks like Notturna 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.
Notturna wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Notturna controlling the action here.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Notturna seems content to control.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now. #T14#
Notturna controlling the action here.
Kulik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 10 to 2.
Strega Notturna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 76
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 31 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kulik feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Juncker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Juncker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T1#
Kulik is taking a breather. Juncker 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.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but Juncker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T3#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Kulik pushes down on Juncker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juncker controlling the position for now.
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.#T5#
Kulik is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (5) vs (0) Juncker#T7#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juncker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Juncker can't escape the position.
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 doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Juncker#T10#
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juncker looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker trying to control the position.
#T13#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker keeping hold of Kulik's head, controlling as best he can. #T14#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Juncker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 75
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 30 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Kulik pushes him off.#CL#
Kulik clinches. #TD#
Kulik pulls guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Kulik pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Kulik controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Scott preventing the sweep.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik pulls Scott in to control the position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scott preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kulik is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott controlling from the top position. #T4#
Scott won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Kulik pulls Scott in to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kulik.#T5#
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
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.#T6#
Kulik wants to hit a sweep here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kulik there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Scott
Kulik wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott controlling his opponent. #T8#
Kulik is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Kulik is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kulik can't escape the position.
#T11#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling his opponent. #T12#
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
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.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Kulik tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Scott.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 3 to 0.
A very excited looking Tyron Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 74
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 84 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 30 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik drives through with a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik stays in close to Sparxx's body and controls the position.
Kulik won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.#T2#
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Kulik
Sparxx is not content to let Kulik control the position. #T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Sparxx is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it. #T4#
Kulik trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (7) Kulik
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik controlling from mount.
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.
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Kulik looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T7#
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
Kulik tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away. #T8#
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Kulik looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Kulik looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Sparxx has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kulik's lack of action.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Sparxx is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (10) Kulik
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx regains half guard.#T13#
Kulik stalling.
Kulik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Kulik wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WP 73
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
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 48 wins and 30 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 51 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik darts in and clinches Notturna up against the cage.
Notturna tries to pull guard but Kulik won't allow it.
#TD2#
Notturna pulls guard successfully.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Notturna 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T1#
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Notturna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Notturna holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
Kulik trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Notturna is trying is best to control the position here.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Notturna wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Notturna#T5#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Notturna seems a little lost for a moment, as Kulik dominates the positioning.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kulik working away.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Notturna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kulik's best efforts.#T7#
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna gets back to full guard.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position. #T8#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna 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.#T9#
Notturna pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Notturna is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position. #T10#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (6) vs (0) Notturna
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Notturna doesn't allow it. #T11#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.#T14#
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 72
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
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 47 wins and 30 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulik tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson 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 changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kulik clinches.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Nelson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Nelson
Kulik is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
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.#T2#
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Kulik 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.
Nelson trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Nelson controlling from the top position. #T3#
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Nelson
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Nelson controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulik defends it easily.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Nelson
Kulik slows the pace down.
Nelson tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Nelson controls the position for a moment.#T7#
Nelson looking for a sweep but Kulik has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (2) Nelson
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it. #T8#
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Kulik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Nelson has given up his back. Will we see Kulik going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Nelson tries to escape the 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.
#T10#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nelson trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nelson doesn't escape. #T11#
Kulik keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nelson wants to escape the position.
What can Nelson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Nelson tries to escape the position.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Nelson wants to escape the position.
Kulik is not going to allow Nelson to sit and survive in this position.
Nelson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (4) Nelson
Kulik trying to control the position.
#T14#
Kulik has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nelson pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 71
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
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 43 wins and 57 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kulik pulls Balkan into guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
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.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan 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: Balkan (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Balkan doesn't allow it. #T2#
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Kulik prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Balkan controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Balkan tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) Kulik#T5#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Balkan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Balkan wants to advance to full mount but Kulik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan advances to half guard.
Balkan is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Balkan is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.#SUB#
Balkan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T8#
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.#T9#
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is controlling the pace.
Balkan prevents Kulik from improving his position.#T10#
Kulik is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan is controlling the pace.
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balkan to get the leverage. #T12##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kulik still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kulik has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Kulik tries to move to mount but Balkan blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Balkan stops Kulik from passing to mount.
Kulik working away.#T14#
Kulik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Balkan is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 8 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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Event:
WP 70
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 46 wins and 29 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik jumps guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lavicci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (0) Lavicci
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeping his opponent close.
Kulik controls the position. #T1#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavicci has one of Kulik's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kulik fending off the submission attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci controls the position.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (4) vs (6) Lavicci#T5#
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci tries to take his opponent's back but Kulik turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (6) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a 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.
Lavicci has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T9#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
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.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T12#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T13#
Kulik trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Lavicci is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lavicci gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 6.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 69
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
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 38 wins and 49 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Notturna 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.#CL2#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Notturna manages to pull guard.
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik passes Notturna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (3) Kulik
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Notturna has one of Kulik's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna prevents Kulik from moving into mount. #T3#
Notturna tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Notturna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.#T4#
Notturna 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna trying to control the position here.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (3) Kulik
Kulik is trying to keep Notturna in close.
#T6#
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Notturna controlling from the top position.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here. #T11#
Notturna has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Notturna 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.#T14#
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Kulik content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 5 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 68
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
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 45 wins and 28 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Wang tightens his grip and picks Kulik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kulik manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Wang not doing much here.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T6#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang controlling from mount.
More stalling from Wang.#T7#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Wang trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #T11#
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T12#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wang looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Kulik tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Kulik to get half guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
It looks like Wang 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.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 67
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 49 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulik as he avoids it easily.
Kulik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and clinches.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulik prevents it.
Kulik wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kulik manages to pull guard.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kulik prevents Wang from improving his position.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T3#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang trying to control here.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Wang is not content to let Kulik 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.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Wang is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Kulik wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T6#
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Wang won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Wang controlling the position well. #T7#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
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 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T9#
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wang is holding on tight.
#T10#
Wang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to control.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T13#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (10) Kulik
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 66
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
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 41 wins and 54 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kulik moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.
Balkan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balkan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Balkan fails with a takedown attempt.
Boris Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balkan.#TD#
Kulik gets caught napping as Balkan dives in and scores a takedown. Kulik manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Kulik has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik controlling the position.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik 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.#T2#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik is pulling down on Balkan's head to control his posture.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Kulik is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Kulik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T4#
Balkan preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan 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: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik
Balkan is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balkan is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T6#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Kulik
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T7#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan controlling from the top position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T9#
Kulik has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.#T10#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Kulik wants to hit a sweep here but Balkan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kulik there! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (2) Kulik#T11#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back.
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kulik tries to improve his position but Balkan has taken his back! Balkan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kulik tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Balkan pushes Kulik away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Balkan!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 65
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
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 44 wins and 26 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 65 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kulik clinches.
Turturro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulik is defending well.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Turturro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Turturro pulls Kulik in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #T4#
Kulik won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kulik frees his head nicely. Oh but Turturro has switched to an armbar! Kulik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Turturro!
A relieved looking Billy Turturro 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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Event:
WP 64
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Catch Wrestler gets tackled into the cage by Kulik. Kulik maintains the clinch.
Kulik tries to score a body lock takedown but Catch Wrestler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Catch Wrestler uses from the top position.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler 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: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (4) Kulik#T1#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kulik prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T4#
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Catch Wrestler! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (7) Kulik#T5#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling his opponent. #T6#
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to take Catch Wrestler's back here but Catch Wrestler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
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.
Catch Wrestler stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T10#
Catch Wrestler is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12##T13#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Catch Wrestler trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.#T14#
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.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Catch Wrestler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 63
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 25 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 46 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Notturna and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kulik is working for takedown but Notturna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Notturna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kulik to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Notturna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik seems keen to control Notturna's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving. #T2#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Notturna looking to control.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna looking to control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T5#
Kulik passes Notturna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Kulik is stalling here. Notturna is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kulik seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Notturna has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Notturna#T6#
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna taking a breather here.
Notturna laying and praying for a moment but Kulik takes advantage and regains half guard.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Notturna 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.
Kulik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Notturna
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (6) Notturna#T10#
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (6) Notturna
Kulik is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Notturna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T11#
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Notturna has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but Notturna is defending the position.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Notturna is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Kulik trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Notturna won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Notturna is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Notturna wins on points by 7 to 6.
Strega Notturna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 62
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 25 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juncker lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Juncker
Kulik managing to control the position.
Juncker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kulik trying to control here.
Juncker trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik 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.
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.#T5#
Juncker 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.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Juncker is stalling here. Kulik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juncker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T10#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Juncker stops Kulik from passing to mount.
What's Juncker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Juncker regains half guard.
Kulik not doing much here.
#T12#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juncker keeping control of the position.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kulik prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker is controlling Kulik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 61
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
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 41 wins and 25 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 46 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulik was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
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.
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kulik taking a breather here. #T2#
McDonald prevents Kulik from improving position.
McDonald tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#T3#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T4#
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (11) vs (2) McDonald#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (11) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
McDonald working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kulik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kulik tries to break free.
#T8#
McDonald looking to hold on to the position here but Kulik rolls and ends up regaining guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's posture.
Kulik 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.#T9#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik controlling the position.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T10#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kulik postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (8) McDonald
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T13#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (15) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (18) vs (8) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 60
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
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 41 wins and 24 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik darts in and clinches Juncker up against the cage.#TD#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Kulik's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker 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. #T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Juncker stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Kulik gets back to half guard.
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 staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well, if Juncker 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 keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Juncker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Juncker
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Juncker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Juncker
Juncker gets his hands free as Kulik looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Juncker avoiding Kulik 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
#T7#
Juncker has good solid back control here.
Kulik just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB2#
Juncker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#T8#
Kulik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Kulik tries to break free.
Kulik trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
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.
#T9#
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
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.
Juncker wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.#T10#
Kulik is trying to break free.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kulik trying to control the action but Juncker just sinks the hooks in.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik wants to escape the position.
#T11#
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.
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off. #T12#
Juncker trying to control.
Juncker controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
Juncker controlling from the back.
Kulik is trying to break free.
#T13#
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Juncker tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (9) Juncker
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 9 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 58
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
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 41 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulik tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Kulik is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Kulik 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.#T3#
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik working a defensive guard but Scott passes into half guard.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Kulik keeping hold of Scott's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Scott stalling.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Scott is controlling the pace.
Kulik tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T7#
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Scott
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Kulik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scott controlling the action here.
Kulik tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Scott not doing much here.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well. #T10#
Scott is controlling the pace.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.#T11#
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here.
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 trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulik is holding on to half guard well.
Scott is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Kulik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Scott#T13#
Scott working away.
Kulik seems a little lost for a moment, as Scott dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Scott is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 6 to 0.
A victorious Tyron Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
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 40 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the ropes by Kulik. Kulik maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lavicci has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulik regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
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.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci slows the pace down. #T2#
Kulik tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
Kulik is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Lavicci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Kulik reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Lavicci#T3#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci looking to control.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Kulik is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Kulik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulik off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (5) vs (9) Lavicci
Kulik tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Kulik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Kulik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lavicci's guard. Nice work there by Kulik.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (9) Lavicci#T10#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kulik postures up.
#T13#
Kulik stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (9) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci seems a little lost for a moment, as Kulik dominates the positioning.
Kulik wants to control for a moment but Lavicci uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Kulik is looking to stall here but Lavicci recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
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 39 wins and 23 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Kulik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juncker shoots in but Kulik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Kulik leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
Kulik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.#CL#
Kulik takes the fight into the clinch.
Juncker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kulik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Juncker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T1#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker is controlling Kulik's posture.#T2#
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik stalling.
Juncker gets full guard.#T3#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Juncker pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Juncker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T6#
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Juncker is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.#T10#
Kulik keeping hold of Juncker's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik 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.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juncker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Kulik has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Kulik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Juncker not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Juncker is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
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 39 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch.
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.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kulik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turturro has Kulik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kulik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulik after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turturro uses from the top position.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Kulik controlling Turturro's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kulik controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #T5#
Kulik controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Kulik controlling Turturro's posture.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kulik seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kulik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Turturro is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turturro won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Kulik is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Turturro is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Turturro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Turturro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Turturro has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kulik is heads and Turturro is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Turturro wins on points by 1 to 0.
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
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 38 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 35 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci darts in looking for a takedown but Kulik gets double underhooks and turns Lavicci into the cage.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kulik has Lavicci up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kulik has Lavicci pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kulik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lavicci tumbling to the mat - Kulik dives into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T1#
Lavicci controlling the position well.
Lavicci wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
I would not like to be Kulik right now.
#T2#
Kulik tries to break free.
Lavicci wants to control the position but Kulik frees himself and scrambles - Lavicci manages to regain control in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Lavicci swings around for an armbar but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) Lavicci
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.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik is staying tight to Lavicci's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Kulik working away.
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Kulik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Kulik pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Kulik has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well. #T9#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Lavicci 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Kulik is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci advances to half guard. #T12#
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (9) vs (6) Lavicci
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by Kulik.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.
Kulik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Kulik forces Juncker back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Kulik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kulik manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Juncker tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs. #T2#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Juncker is trying to improve his position.
Kulik trying to control the position but Juncker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Juncker tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Juncker is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Juncker trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.#T8#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB#
Juncker is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Juncker being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T9#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #T10#
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Juncker is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Kulik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T13#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (4) Kulik#T14#
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
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 36 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kulik jumps into guard, dragging Kofel to the mat.
#SUB2#
Kofel has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kofel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Kofel
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Kofel looking for subs off his back but Kulik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kofel for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Kofel looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kofel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik continues to stall.#T7#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Kofel is defending well.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Kofel#T8#
Kofel tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Kofel is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Kofel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. #T10#
Kofel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Kofel
Kulik prevents Kofel from getting the reversal.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
More hug and hope from Kulik.#T11#
Kofel tries to improve his position but instead Kulik has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (0) Kofel#T12#
Kofel rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik has the hooks in. Kofel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kofel doesn't escape.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kulik.#T14#
Kulik is hanging on to Kofel's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Kofel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kulik.
Kofel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kofel moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
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 35 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 41 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kulik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik working away.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Kulik controls the position.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
Kulik working away.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A control attempt from MacGowan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kulik passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (16) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kulik gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
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.
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
#T9#
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Kulik controls the action.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T10#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Kulik biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan 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 MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (16) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (18) vs (4) MacGowan#T11#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (21) vs (6) MacGowan
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
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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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
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 34 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan postures up.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Kulik is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulik has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kulik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kulik trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan is working for a kimura here but Kulik manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T4#
MacGowan prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
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.
MacGowan manages to control the position for a moment.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) MacGowan
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (12) vs (6) MacGowan#T7#
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (15) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Kulik gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (17) vs (6) MacGowan#T9#
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's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kulik.#T11#
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (20) vs (6) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T12#
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.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik continues to stall.#T13#
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kulik gets his hands free.
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to control MacGowan but MacGowan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
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 33 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch.
Etxeberria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulik after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kulik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Etxeberria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Etxeberria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
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 seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kulik pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Kulik continues to stall.
Etxeberria won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T4#
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Etxeberria#T5#
Kulik won't allow Etxeberria to sweep him here.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Etxeberria#T6#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Etxeberria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Etxeberria! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Etxeberria#T8#
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to take Etxeberria's back here but Etxeberria is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik wants to take Etxeberria's back but he can't do it this time.
Etxeberria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kulik fails to advance to Etxeberria's back.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T12#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.
Etxeberria is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Etxeberria is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Etxeberria is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
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 33 wins and 21 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Scott clinches up with Kulik and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott 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.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T1#
Kulik has Scott pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik has Scott pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Scott
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Scott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kulik's legs. #T6#
Kulik trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.
A control attempt from Kulik but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Scott
Kulik tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Scott 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 keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Scott controlling his opponent.
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling his opponent. #T8#
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T9#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Scott wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott stalling.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Kulik won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T13#
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Scott is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Kulik is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tyron Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 47
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
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 55 wins and 38 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kulik as MacGowan shoots in.#CL2#
Kulik pushes MacGowan up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Kulik gets control of MacGowan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kulik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #T1#
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T2#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan controlling Kulik's posture.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
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.#T3#
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Kulik
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kulik is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Kulik
MacGowan 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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 MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T6#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kulik has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (11) Kulik
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount but Kulik keeps good control and instead manages to take MacGowan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (14) Kulik
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Kulik controls the position.
MacGowan has hold of Kulik's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T11#
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Kulik controls the action.#T12#
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.#T13#
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
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 not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan 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 MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (14) Kulik
Kulik keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Kulik#T14#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
MacGowan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kulik escapes and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (19) Kulik
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 45
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 20 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker shoots in but Kulik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Kulik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kulik stops a takedown attempt from Juncker.
#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juncker uses from the top position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker is fighting to break Kulik's control of his arms but Kulik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Juncker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Juncker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juncker holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Juncker trying to control the position here.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T11#
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kulik seems content to control.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T12##T13#
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T14#
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker 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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Event:
WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 20 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 36 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Kulik's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Kulik pulls guard effortlessly.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.#T2#
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kulik is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T3#
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
Kulik keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for submissions but instead, Kulik has regained full guard.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
McDonald looking to control.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Kulik is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald 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 is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T8#
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T13#
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.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Kulik controls the position.#T14#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 19 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 55 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulik sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kulik pulls guard.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Turturro#T1#
Turturro just content to control the position.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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Kulik tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
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.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik is not content to let Turturro control the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Turturro trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Turturro keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Kulik is not content to let Turturro control the position. #SUB2#
Turturro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kulik is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Turturro!
A very excited looking Billy Turturro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 18 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 29 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots for a takedown but Kulik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony Lavicci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Lavicci back into the cage.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lavicci uses from the top position.
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lavicci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulik is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Kulik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T2#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it. #SUB2#
Lavicci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulik is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kulik won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
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.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Lavicci#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci wants to take Kulik's back but he can't do it this time.
Lavicci takes Kulik's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kulik is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control.
I really don't envy Kulik right now.
#T5#
Kulik prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Kulik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Lavicci is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T8#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (6) Lavicci
Kulik trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T10#
Lavicci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
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 wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#SUB#
Kulik is trying to work for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Kulik is looking to stall here but Lavicci recovers full guard.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (8) Lavicci#T13#
Kulik keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Kulik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 41
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 36 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kulik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna forces his way into half guard.
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.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#T1#
Notturna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Notturna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Notturna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik gets back to full guard.
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Kulik#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Kulik
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Notturna 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.
Notturna has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (8) Kulik
Notturna has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (11) Kulik
Notturna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Kulik.#T4#
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Notturna turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (11) Kulik
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Notturna passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna trying to advance position but Kulik counters by regaining guard.
Notturna passes into half guard. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Notturna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Notturna wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Notturna is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T7#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kulik 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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna 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: Notturna (2) vs (13) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (13) Kulik#T8#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg. #SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Notturna is working for a submission of some sort.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura here but Kulik manages to reverse the position and he's now in Notturna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (15) Kulik
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg. #T10#
Notturna is trying is best to control the position here.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Notturna controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Notturna wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
Notturna is positioning himself well to prevent Kulik advancing to mount.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Notturna is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (18) Kulik
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna is being controlled here.
Notturna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving his position.#T13#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 40
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 17 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 36 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulik wants to take the fight to the mat but Wang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kulik is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wang tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kulik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Wang
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang trying to control here.
#T1#
Wang is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang looking to control.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T2#
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Kulik regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB#
Kulik has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Wang#T5#
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (6) vs (7) Wang
I really don't envy Wang right now.
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.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
#T6#
Kulik has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
Wang just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Wang tries to break free.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
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.
#T9#
Wang is in bad spot here.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (9) Wang#T10#
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (6) vs (12) Wang
Kulik tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (14) Wang
Kulik tries to hold on but Wang postures up.#T11#
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kulik turns into him and now he's in Wang's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (14) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T12#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position. #T13#
Wang is controlling Kulik's posture.
Wang controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (16) Wang#T14#
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (16) Wang
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 16 to 10.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 39
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 17 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 34 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Notturna darts in looking for a takedown but Kulik gets double underhooks and turns Notturna into the cage. #CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik pulls guard successfully.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik controlling the position.
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik has Notturna pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet. #T1#
Notturna wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Notturna#T2#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Notturna's legs.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Kulik trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Kulik staying calm.
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Notturna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T6#
Notturna trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna manages to get to full guard.
Notturna looking to control.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna controlling the position.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) Notturna#T9#
Kulik trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Notturna is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Kulik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
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.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Notturna's thigh. Notturna counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Notturna looking to control.
#T12#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into half guard.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (16) vs (2) Notturna
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.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T13#
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#T14#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kulik has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (19) vs (2) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 38
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 17 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik pushes McDonald up against the ropes in a clinch.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kulik is trying to trip McDonald. He has hold of a leg but McDonald is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kulik persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T3#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Kulik prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Kulik is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Kulik tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T7#
McDonald tries to control but Kulik manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (0) McDonald
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.
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.
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (11) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controlling McDonald's posture. #T8#
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T9#
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.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
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.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kulik advances to half guard. #T13#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik passes into side control, despite McDonald's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (16) vs (2) McDonald#T14#
McDonald is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 37
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 16 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Lavicci trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik prevents Lavicci from improving position. #T1#
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from side mount.
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Lavicci advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Kulik is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a kimura here. Kulik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lavicci wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 36
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 16 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 33 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kulik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Notturna with the counter takedown but Kulik avoids it easily.
Notturna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulik but Kulik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.
Kulik leaves Notturna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kulik rushes Notturna and presses him up against the cage.
Kulik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strega Notturna.#TD2#
Notturna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulik uses from the top position.
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.
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T3#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik postures up.
Notturna looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik just content to control the position.
Notturna tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T5#
Kulik gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (5) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik fails to advance to Notturna's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik fails to advance to Notturna's back.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Notturna holds on to Kulik as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Notturna wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T6#
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Notturna reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Notturna rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna tries to escape the position.
Notturna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Notturna tries to break free.
#T8#
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Notturna gets full guard.
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.#T9#
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Notturna has an active guard here but Kulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Notturna trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Kulik content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Kulik stalling.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Notturna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna being controlled for a moment.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kulik trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulik controls the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Notturna prevents Kulik from improving position.
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kulik staying calm.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (19) vs (4) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 35
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Juncker against the ropes.
#TD#
Kulik jumps into guard, dragging Juncker to the mat.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Juncker preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is trying to keep Juncker in close.
#T3#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kulik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet. #T4#
Kulik has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #T5#
Juncker slips nicely into half guard.
Kulik won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Kulik trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulik controlling the position well. #T6#
Juncker not doing much here.
Kulik is positioning himself well to prevent Juncker advancing to mount. #T7#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Kulik tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Juncker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.#T9#
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik can't escape the position.
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.
Kulik is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Kulik is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T12#
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juncker is one step ahead there.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Juncker
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.#T14#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Let's hope that Juncker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 3 to 2.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 34
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
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 26 wins and 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 48 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik has managed to clinch.
Turturro is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turturro uses from the top position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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: Kulik (4) vs (0) Turturro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro holds on for dear life, controlling Kulik's posture momentarily. #T1#
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#T6#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. #T7#
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Turturro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (0) Turturro
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.
Turturro is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik taking a breather here. #T9#
Turturro prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Kulik controls the position.#T10#
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Turturro is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Kulik controls the position.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Kulik wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Kulik trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Kulik working away.#T13#
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik gets to mount! Turturro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (9) vs (0) Turturro#T14#
Turturro tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 33
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juncker defends it well.
Kulik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaston Juncker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juncker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Juncker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kulik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Kulik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Juncker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Juncker buck him off.
Juncker trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Kulik gets his hands free. #T2#
What can Juncker 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 hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kulik.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Kulik not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Juncker is keeping busy.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juncker.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Juncker is really stuck here.
Kulik is controlling the position but Juncker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Juncker won't allow Kulik to pass to mount. #T6#
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Kulik
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Kulik avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T8#
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Juncker stops Kulik from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
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.
Kulik prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.#T10#
Kulik controlling from mount.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Juncker wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kulik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juncker tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away. #T13#
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Juncker tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T14#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 32
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balkan darts in looking for a takedown but Kulik gets double underhooks and turns Balkan into the cage. #TD2#
Balkan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the pace.
Balkan is looking to stall here but Kulik recovers full guard.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Kulik is looking to sweep but instead, Balkan has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T3#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Balkan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back.
Balkan controlling from mount. #T4#
Kulik wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.#SUB2#
Balkan working for a guillotine from mount but Kulik is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Balkan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #T5#
Balkan prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Balkan controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Balkan is looking to work his way around to Kulik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik manages to control the position for a moment.
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back.
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Balkan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Balkan looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Balkan wants to finish this one by submission but Kulik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Balkan.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Balkan is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (8) Balkan
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.
Balkan fails to advance to Kulik's back. #T9#
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Balkan
Kulik passes into half guard. #T10#
Kulik stalling.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #T11#
Kulik controlling the position.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik slows the pace down.
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Balkan controlling the position for now.#T13#
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Balkan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Boris Balkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 31
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 69 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik rushes Sparxx and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Kulik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sparxx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kulik passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kulik is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T6#
Kulik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sparxx tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
The referee asks Kulik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kulik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #T7#
Kulik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T9#
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik preventing the sweep. #T10#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Kulik trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T11#
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kulik postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sparxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
Kulik prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WP 30
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 28 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kulik stuffs the takedown attempt from Notturna. Notturna gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Notturna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulik pinned against the ropes. Kulik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kulik rushes Notturna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
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.#TD2#
Notturna decides to pull guard.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulik defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kulik is now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T2#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Notturna trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (3) vs (0) Notturna
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away. #T4#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Notturna is controlling an arm, preventing Kulik from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Notturna wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kulik is stalling here. Notturna is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kulik seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Notturna has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (3) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Notturna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Notturna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kulik struggling a bit here.#T8#
Notturna tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Notturna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Notturna swings around for an armbar but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (4) Notturna
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Kulik is pushing down on Notturna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Notturna is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Notturna is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T10#
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Notturna has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
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.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Kulik tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T13#
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (9) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kulik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Notturna but great work by Kulik. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (12) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik controls the position.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 29
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 14 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 27 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Notturna is defended easily by Kulik.
Kulik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Notturna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Notturna has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kulik enables Notturna to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kulik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Notturna
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Notturna
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.#SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T1#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Notturna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kulik stacks Notturna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Notturna
Who's going to make the next move?
Notturna wants to control but Kulik postures up.#T2#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Notturna won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Notturna is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?#T3#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Notturna
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Kulik wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Kulik prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.#T4#
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
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.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Notturna tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Notturna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Notturna gets full guard.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Notturna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (11) vs (2) Notturna
A lull in the action here.#T8#
Kulik wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kulik's best efforts.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notturna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Notturna gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Notturna trying to control the position.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T10#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna is trying to keep Kulik in close.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Kulik won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Notturna working a defensive guard but Kulik manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (14) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Notturna is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (14) vs (4) Notturna
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #T13#
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Notturna slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 28
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.
Kulik tries for a takedown but Balkan manages to get underhooks.
Kulik wants a takedown.
Kulik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balkan walks away with a smile on his face. Kulik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Kulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Balkan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulik did well to prevent Balkan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Balkan.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Balkan from advancing position. #T1#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Balkan is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Kulik is controlling Balkan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2##SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balkan to get the leverage.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Balkan is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now. #T3#
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balkan trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Balkan stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan staying calm.
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.
Kulik is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Kulik wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan just content to control the position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
Kulik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Balkan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balkan is controlling the pace.
It looks like Balkan 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.#T7#
Kulik won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T8#
Balkan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Balkan is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Balkan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Balkan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (8) Balkan#T10##SUB2#
Balkan looking to secure an arm triangle but Kulik defends it well.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balkan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back.
Balkan tries to control but Kulik wriggling away. #T12#
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Balkan mounts Kulik! Really nice guard pass there!
Balkan tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Balkan fails to move to back control. #T14#
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Kulik regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Boris Balkan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 27
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 24 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kulik. No joy for McDonald on that attempt. #TD2#
McDonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Kulik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kulik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.#T4#
Kulik has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik 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.#T5#
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Kulik gets full guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T9#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Kulik slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
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.
McDonald seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
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.#T11#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) McDonald#T12#
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T13#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
Kulik is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kulik gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kulik takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 26
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 42 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Turturro wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turturro uses from the top position.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like Turturro 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.#T1#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Turturro pushes down on Kulik's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Turturro controlling the action here.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Turturro trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro passes Kulik's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Kulik trying to control here.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away. #T7#
Turturro is controlling the pace.
Turturro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kulik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turturro's guard! Nice work there by Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (3) Turturro
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turturro holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Kulik won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position.
#T10#
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the pace.
Kulik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T11#
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: Kulik (6) vs (5) Turturro
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turturro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Turturro doesn't allow it.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.#T14#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Turturro wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 25
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik forces McDonald back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to control for a moment but Kulik uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kulik still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kulik has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (3) McDonald
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
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.
Kulik is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#T3#
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #T4#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
McDonald tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T7#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T8#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik postures up.
#T9#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB2#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
McDonald seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T12#
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T14#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 3.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 23
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 31 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balkan fails with the takedown.#TD#
Balkan feints and as Kulik raises his hands in defense, Balkan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Kulik pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan 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. #T1#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik pulls Balkan in to control the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kulik looking to control.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kulik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Balkan 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.
Kulik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balkan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kulik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.#T4#
Balkan content to control rather than advance.
Kulik moves into full guard.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content 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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Kulik
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T6#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Kulik
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Kulik has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (4) Kulik
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #T9#
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
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.#T10#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (4) Kulik#T11#
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (9) vs (4) Kulik
Balkan trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T12#
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik is not content to let Balkan control the position. #T14#
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Boris Balkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 22
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 11 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulik as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) McDonald
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.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kulik's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald looking to control but instead Kulik has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
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.#SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T1#
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
McDonald is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kulik reverses the position - he's now on top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) McDonald
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald 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 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulik defends well.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T5#
McDonald 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
McDonald controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Kulik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik trying to control the position.
#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 6 to 4.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
WP 21
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is controlling the pace.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is looking to get back to full guard here but Balkan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Balkan#T1#
Kulik is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan laying and praying for a moment but Kulik takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kulik trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
Kulik won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik won't allow Balkan to pass to mount. #T4#
Balkan is taking a breather. Kulik 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.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Balkan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Balkan 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.
Balkan is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Balkan is controlling the pace.
Kulik trying to hold on to Balkan's head to control him but Balkan postures up.
Balkan trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T7#
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balkan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Balkan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it.
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balkan wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position. #T9##SUB2#
Balkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balkan is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik is controlling Balkan's trapped leg to prevent Balkan from advancing to side control.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Balkan wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Balkan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (8) Balkan
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Balkan fails to move to back control.
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.
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14##SUB2#
Balkan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kulik has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kulik! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 2.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 20
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 29 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Balkan wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kulik has clasped his hands together around Balkan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Kulik gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (6) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kulik trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
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.#T4#
Balkan 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.
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.
Balkan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balkan.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan is controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Balkan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (6) Kulik#T7#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kulik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balkan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (8) Kulik
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Kulik pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Balkan controlling from the top position. #T10#
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Balkan is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (10) Kulik#T11#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (10) Kulik
Kulik keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik is pulling down on Balkan's head to control his posture.
Balkan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Balkan passes Kulik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balkan is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Balkan is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #T14#
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Balkan stalling away here and it's allowed Kulik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (12) Kulik
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 12 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 19
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into Kulik's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to advance position but McDonald counters by regaining guard. #T1#
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Kulik happy to just control the position for now.
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #T3#
McDonald is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Kulik working away.#T4#
McDonald trying to remain calm as Kulik controls from the top position.
Kulik trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.#T5#
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T7#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald is controlling Kulik's posture.#T8#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T9#
Kulik wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T10#
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald trying to control the position here. #T11#
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
McDonald wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDonald there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#SUB#
Kulik is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (4) McDonald#T13#
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
Kulik trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (4) McDonald
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
wp 17
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 37 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik rushes Turturro and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Kulik drags the fight down to the ground.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turturro passes into half 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Kulik has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Turturro 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.#T2#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there. #T3#
Turturro controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Turturro has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulik won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turturro controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Turturro controlling the position.#T6#
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T7#
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Kulik
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro is being controlled here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Kulik trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T8#
Turturro is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro being controlled for a 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.
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.#T9#
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Turturro wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (7) Kulik#T12#
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Kulik
Turturro tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 18
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 21 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kulik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik controls the position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T2#
Kulik controls the action.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands. #T3#
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
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.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T4#
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
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.
#T6#
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T7#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kulik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T8#
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
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.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T10#
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan 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 MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Kulik happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (14) vs (2) MacGowan#T11#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (17) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan looks winded!
Kulik stalling. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik passes into side control, despite MacGowan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (22) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kulik easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (24) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan manages to control the position for a moment.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 16
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 20 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kulik fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes MacGowan back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kulik manages to pull guard.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Kulik
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kulik is now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Kulik controlling the action here. #T2#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T3#
Kulik moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Kulik
MacGowan tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's trapped leg to prevent Kulik from advancing to side control.
Kulik trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Kulik moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Kulik#T4#
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
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.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik not doing much here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Kulik looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T8#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (14) Kulik
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kulik.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T9#
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik trying to control.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T10#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (17) Kulik
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Kulik trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving position.
Kulik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
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.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T13#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (17) Kulik#SUB#
Kulik is having to fend off submission attempts from MacGowan, who is looking to sink in the choke. MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in though and Kulik manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (19) Kulik#SUB#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Kulik trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Kulik is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 15
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 18 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
McDonald feints and as Kulik raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
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.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kulik not doing much here.
McDonald wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (2) McDonald#T5#
Kulik is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
Kulik controlling from the back.
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
#T6#
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (12) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T7#
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. #SUB2#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulik has passed into half guard!
Kulik wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (15) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#T10#
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (18) vs (4) McDonald
Kulik trying to control.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (18) vs (6) McDonald#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (20) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (23) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDonald tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kulik gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (25) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (28) vs (6) McDonald
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
wp 14
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 19 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulik's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
MacGowan has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T3#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik stalling.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T4#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
MacGowan looking to control.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T6#
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik postures up.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#T10#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
MacGowan is trying to keep Kulik in close.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
#T14#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 12
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 9 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kulik doesn't defend quickly enough and McDonald has managed to lock this one up! Can Kulik escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McDonald on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 11
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 9 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 16 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a submission but Kulik manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik pulls MacGowan in close to his closed guard and prevents MacGowan from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
MacGowan controlling Kulik's posture. #T2#
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T3#
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T4#
MacGowan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Kulik controlling from the back.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T5#
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kulik off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik controlling from the back.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T7#
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
MacGowan keeping hold of Kulik's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulik passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.#T9#
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan controlling the position well. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (14) vs (2) MacGowan#T12#
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#T13#
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan looks winded!
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik continues to stall.#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 10
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 8 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Notturna. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to escape the position but Notturna is controlling the position.
Kulik is trying to control Notturna's posture but Notturna avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna is staying tight to Kulik's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik is pressing down on Notturna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T3#
Notturna trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Kulik pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Notturna stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik seems keen to control Notturna's posture.#T6#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Kulik 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.
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (7) Notturna#T7#
Notturna controls the position.
Kulik holds on to Notturna's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving position.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik prevents Notturna from improving position. #T8#
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Notturna takes a little break here. Kulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Notturna trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T9#
A lull in the action here as Notturna stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Notturna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulik, who protects the arm well.
Kulik tries to buck Notturna off but Notturna is having none of it.#T10#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulik is being controlled here.
Kulik prevents Notturna from moving into mount.
Kulik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Notturna
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (11) Notturna#T11#
Kulik trying to control the action but Notturna just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for the choke from the back position but Kulik is controlling his hands well.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Kulik is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Notturna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Notturna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Kulik breaks Notturna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (11) Notturna
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T13#
Notturna seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T14#
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Notturna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 11 to 4.
Our winner, Strega Notturna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 9
Date: May 21, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 8 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 14 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulik's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's posture.#T1#
Kulik content to stall in guard here.
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.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's posture.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (2) MacGowan#T4#
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T5#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T8#
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Good control from Kulik.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan 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 MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
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MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (22) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is really stuck here.
#T12#
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
#T13#
MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 8
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boesku shoots in and bounces Kulik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boesku trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku controlling from the top position.
Boesku trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Boesku is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Boesku showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Boesku slips nicely into half guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent Boesku from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB#
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kulik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boesku jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku controlling the position.
Kulik tries to buck Boesku off but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku controlling from side mount. #T4##SUB#
Boesku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boesku is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Boesku trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Boesku swings around for an armbar but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boesku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (5) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik controlling the action here.#T6#
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Boesku wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
#T7#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku manages to get to full guard.
Kulik pushing down on Boesku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Boesku trying to control here.
#T9#
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Boesku wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (5) Kulik
Boesku working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Boesku manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
Kulik controlling the action here.
Boesku tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T11#
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Kulik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Boesku controlling the position for now.#T13#
Boesku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boesku holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Boesku gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Boesku takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Roman Boesku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 6
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 7 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kulik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Kulik gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kulik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Kulik manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Brown
Kulik is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Kulik seems content to control.#T1#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Brown wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Brown
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Kulik working away.
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 slows the pace down.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Kulik is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Brown wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Kulik controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Brown struggling a bit here.
Kulik works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (0) Brown#T7#
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) Brown
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Brown is trying to break free.
#T9#
Good control from Kulik.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Kulik is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Kulik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Kulik controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kulik keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
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.
#T11#
Brown is in bad spot here.
Kulik trying to control.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off. #T12#
Brown tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown's body.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control.
Kulik controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Kulik gets his hands free as Brown looks to control. #T13#
Kulik has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik wants to control but Brown manages to buck him off and is now in Kulik's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) Brown#T14#
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (5) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Kulik is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
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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Event:
WP5
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 41 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boesku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku is controlling the pace.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku trying to control the pace.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is controlling Boesku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kulik is staying active underneath Boesku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku not doing much here.
Boesku wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik gets back to full guard.
Boesku being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Boesku stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is really struggling to control Kulik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kulik is trying to control the position but Boesku postures up.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Boesku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (0) Kulik
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T6#
Boesku tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik is letting Boesku control him for a moment.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Boesku working away.
Kulik regains half guard.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Boesku seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Boesku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulik wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kulik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku is controlling the pace.
Kulik keeping control of the position.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T9#
Kulik is holding on to half guard well.
Boesku wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Boesku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Well, if Boesku 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.
#T10#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #SUB#
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Boesku from advancing position. #T11##SUB#
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
Boesku prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
Kulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (5) vs (4) Kulik#T12#
Boesku trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boesku.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boesku trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Kulik is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik has good solid back control here. #T14#
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik controls the action.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Roman Boesku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 4
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 8 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kulik gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kulik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Brown pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Brown wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kulik to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T5#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Kulik controlling the pace.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Brown wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T8#
Brown controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Brown tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Brown trying to control here.
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #T10#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Kulik sits in half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulik postures up.
#T12#
Brown 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 content to stall in guard here.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13#
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#T14#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Kulik works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown trying his best to control but Kulik has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 3
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Read dives in and grabs Kulik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kulik pushes down on Read's head and hops out.#CL2#
Read instigates a clinch.
Read looking for a takedown.
Kulik wants to take the fight to the mat but Read manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kulik wants the takedown. Read is fighting it off but Kulik persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Read's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Read#SUB2#
Read has his foot on Kulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulik won't allow Read to sweep him here.
Read working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Read manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Read
Read wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Read slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
Read controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well. #SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Read trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass. #SUB#
Read lying in Kulik's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kulik decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Read taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasiliy Kulik!
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WPGC 3.0
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kid shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kulik pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Kid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik seems keen to control Kid's posture.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Kid trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Kulik pulls Kid in close to prevent any damage.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Kid#T2#
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kid working a defensive guard here.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kid tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik controlling the action here.#T3#
Kid is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Kid
Kid trying to remain calm as Kulik controls from the top position.
Kid is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kid is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Kid controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kulik has picked Kid up and slammed him! Kid can't keep hold of the triangle and Kulik manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) Kid
Kid is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Kid manages to get back to half guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kid for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik prevents Kid from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily.
Kid is looking to improve his position.
Kid has a hand on Kulik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kulik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (11) vs (0) Kid
Kid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Kid is working to get back to half guard.
Kid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kid wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T10#
Kid is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kid is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kid is looking to get to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Kid is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T13#
Kulik is looking to advance position but Kid won't allow it.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik continues to stall.#T14#
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (14) vs (0) Kid
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kid tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 2.0
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kulik enables Lemieux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kulik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Lemieux trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lemieux pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#T1#
Kulik won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik 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.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lemieux has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lemieux#T3#
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
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.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Lemieux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kulik has picked Lemieux up and slammed him! Lemieux can't keep hold of the triangle and Kulik manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Lemieux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lemieux is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Lemieux tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Lemieux
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Lemieux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (2) Lemieux#T7#
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik continues to stall.#T8#
Lemieux wants to escape the position.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Kulik controlling the action here.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (11) vs (4) Lemieux#SUB#
Lemieux lying in Kulik's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kulik decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lemieux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasiliy Kulik!
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kulik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ozymandias stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage.
Ozymandias stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ozymandias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Ozymandias passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Kulik defends it. #T3#
Kulik keeping control of the position.
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.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias trying to advance position but Kulik counters by regaining guard.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozymandias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T6#
Kulik is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Ozymandias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T7#
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
Ozymandias won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik is pulling down on Ozymandias's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Ozymandias keeps trying to improve his position.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T12#
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Kulik tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Kulik gets back to half guard.
Kulik is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.#T14#
Ozymandias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ozymandias is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Ozymandias trying to control from half guard but Kulik is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 5 to 2.
Cyrus Ozymandias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 34 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.#TD#
Kulik successfully pulls guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T1#
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik continues to stall.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet. #T2#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Kulik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kulik is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Kulik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Gracie is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulik advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Gracie tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
Kulik wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (0) Gracie
Kulik trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Kulik is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. Gracie squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (0) Gracie#T11#
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Gracie is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to break free.
#T13#
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Archimedes Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sparbot tries to keep at a distance but Kulik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparbot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparbot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparbot somewhat.
Kulik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Kulik tries to pull guard but Sparbot won't allow it.
Kulik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archimedes Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Kulik.#TD2#
Kulik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kulik manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparbot (0) vs (4) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Sparbot but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparbot (0) vs (6) Kulik
Kulik wants to take Sparbot's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sparbot tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparbot tries to lock up and control but Kulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparbot tries to improve his position but instead Kulik has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparbot (0) vs (9) Kulik
You can see the frustration on Sparbot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparbot trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Kulik tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparbot pushed the leg off.
Kulik controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot'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.#T2#
Sparbot tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Sparbot wants to escape the position.
Sparbot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparbot turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (9) Kulik
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kulik is pulling down on Sparbot's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparbot, at least for the moment.
Sparbot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Sparbot looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (11) Kulik
Sparbot being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Sparbot working a defensive guard but Kulik manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (2) vs (14) Kulik
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Kulik looking to control but instead Sparbot has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparbot wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (2) vs (17) Kulik
Sparbot is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparbot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparbot (2) vs (19) Kulik
Kulik looking to control but Sparbot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but Sparbot doesn't allow it.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparbot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Kulik works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (2) vs (22) Kulik
Sparbot wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Sparbot tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T8#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik tries to control but Sparbot wriggling away.
Sparbot is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Sparbot tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Sparbot reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sparbot rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sparbot (2) vs (25) Kulik
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Sparbot manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (4) vs (25) Kulik
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
Sparbot looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Kulik wants to improve his position but instead Sparbot has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sparbot seems content to control.
Sparbot is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparbot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparbot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Sparbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Sparbot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (7) vs (25) Kulik
Kulik prevents Sparbot from moving into mount.
Sparbot controlling the position from side mount.
Kulik wants to control but Sparbot postures up.#T12#
The referee asks Sparbot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparbot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparbot wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Sparbot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kulik's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sparbot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kulik trying to remain calm as Sparbot controls from the top position.
Kulik is not content to let Sparbot control the position.
Sparbot tries to advance to mount but Kulik instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Sparbot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Kulik wants to control but Sparbot is keeping busy.
Sparbot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 25 to 7.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 9
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Wang back into the cage.#TD#
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kulik
Wang wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kulik for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik 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.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Kulik#T2#
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Kulik trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kulik's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T4#
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Wang is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Wang controlling the position well.
Kulik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik
Wang wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Wang can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wang rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (11) Kulik
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wang turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (11) Kulik#T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik controlling Wang's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (13) Kulik
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
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 postures up.
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Wang pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik trying to control the pace. #T12#
Wang is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (16) Kulik
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik fails to move to back control.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T14#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 16 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 8.5
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 35 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Breaker back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kulik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Breaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (2) Kulik
Breaker prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Breaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breaker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Breaker has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Breaker looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Breaker's attempts to control the action.
Kulik regains half guard.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Breaker.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is not content to let Breaker control the position.#SUB2#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Breaker sits in half guard.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Breaker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (7) vs (2) Kulik#T3##SUB#
Breaker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kulik looks calm but he's in trouble here. Breaker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kulik is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Breaker lets go of the hold and Kulik can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arm Breaker!
A very excited looking Arm Breaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPGC 7
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 37 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Savkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kulik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Kulik 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.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kulik is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kulik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Kulik is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Savkov passes into half guard.
Savkov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Savkov
Kulik gets back to half guard.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.#SUB#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Savkov
Kulik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) Savkov
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Kulik sits in half guard.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik is looking to stall here but Savkov recovers full guard. #T3#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kulik advances to half guard.
Kulik stalling. #SUB#
Kulik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (6) Savkov
Savkov tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.#SUB#
Kulik is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Savkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Kulik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savkov has given up his back here. Will Kulik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (6) Savkov#SUB#
Kulik working for a choke but Savkov is defending well. #SUB#
Kulik working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB#
Kulik looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Savkov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kulik is trying to stick to Savkov's back but Savkov 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 Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (8) Savkov
Kulik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Savkov is now in half guard.
Savkov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (11) Savkov
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Savkov's attempts to control the action.
Kulik tries to hold on but Savkov postures up.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Savkov's attempts to control the action.
Kulik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T9#
Savkov prevents Kulik from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kulik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Savkov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (14) Savkov
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kulik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Savkov. #T10#
Savkov prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Savkov tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov fails to advance to Kulik's back.
Kulik is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kulik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12##SUB#
Kulik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kulik working for a triangle but Savkov defends it easily.
Savkov passes into half guard. #T13#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik wants to sweep but Savkov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (17) Savkov
Savkov wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik prevents Savkov from improving position. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kulik reverses the position - he's now on top in Savkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (17) Savkov
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov wins on points by 17 to 10. |
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Event:
WPGC 6.5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Ruslan Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kulik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karelin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (0) vs (4) Kulik#SUB2#
Kulik is trying to get an arm triangle but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin stops Kulik from passing to mount.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulik wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Karelin (0) vs (6) Kulik#SUB2#
Karelin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kulik.
Kulik tries to control but Karelin wriggling away. #T1#
Kulik is trying to take his opponent's back.
Karelin wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (0) vs (9) Kulik#SUB2#
Kulik has got one arm under Karelin's chin. This could be trouble... Karelin trying to control the other hand but Kulik gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Karelin has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasiliy Kulik!
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WPGC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 3 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 32 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulik circles away.
Breaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Kulik has closed the distance and engaged Breaker in a clinch.
#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Breaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breaker trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Breaker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a triangle here but Kulik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Breaker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Kulik swings around for an armbar but Breaker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Breaker#SUB#
Kulik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Kulik is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik is looking to stall here but Breaker recovers full guard.
Kulik stays in close to Breaker's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Breaker is not content to let Kulik control the position.#SUB#
Kulik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulik trying to control from half guard but Breaker is working away. #T4#
Breaker wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kulik wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB#
Kulik wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kulik is working for a submission of some sort.
Kulik passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker 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.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
#SUB#
Kulik wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Kulik trying to control from half guard but Breaker is working away.
Kulik works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) Breaker#SUB#
Kulik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breaker, who protects the arm well.
Kulik wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy. #T8#
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Kulik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Breaker prevents Kulik from improving position.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (15) vs (2) Breaker
Kulik wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kulik swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Breaker is now in Kulik's guard. A big mistake from Kulik there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (15) vs (4) Breaker#SUB#
Kulik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) Breaker#T10#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kulik drops back looking for a leg! Breaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breaker manages to kick Kulik off! Kulik jumps back into Breaker's guard. #T11#
Kulik trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Kulik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Breaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulik pushes down on Breaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Kulik trying to control from Breaker's half guard. Breaker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into half guard.
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.#T13##SUB#
Kulik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breaker is just riding it out for now. Kulik eventually gives up the hold.
Kulik is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura here.
Kulik is pressing down on Breaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Breaker is holding on for now. #T14##SUB#
Kulik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but Breaker is defending the position. #SUB#
Kulik in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Breaker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kulik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasiliy Kulik!
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Kulik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kulik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yi.
#TD#
Yi wants the takedown. Kulik is fighting it off but Yi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kulik's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Kulik
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kulik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yi escapes and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (5) vs (0) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik regains half guard.
Kulik tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.#T1#
Yi not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Yi.
Kulik has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Yi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Kulik tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.
Yi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
Yi trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Yi won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yi defends well.
Yi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Yi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yi has managed to get both his arms back between Kulik's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kulik has an active guard here but Yi has managed to pass into half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Yi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kulik wants to get back to full guard but Yi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (8) vs (0) Kulik
Yi wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yi is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Yi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kulik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yi wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T6#
Yi stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.
Yi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Yi preventing the sweep.
Yi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7##SUB2#
Kulik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Yi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yi is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Yi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik trying to control here.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Yi sits in half guard. #T8#
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik is still trying to improve position.
Yi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yi wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Yi prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Kulik is looking to get back to full guard here but Yi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (11) vs (0) Kulik
Yi is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik tries to bench press Yi off him but Yi keeps the position. #T10#
Kulik prevents Yi from improving position.
Kulik seems a little lost for a moment, as Yi dominates the positioning.
Kulik tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Yi controlling the position.
Yi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yi (11) vs (4) Kulik
Yi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Yi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (13) vs (4) Kulik#SUB2#
Yi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
#T12##SUB2#
Yi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yi has managed to get both his arms back between Kulik's legs - danger averted.
Yi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Yi controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Kulik trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kulik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kulik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14##SUB2#
Kulik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (16) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yi (18) vs (4) Kulik
Yi controlling the pace for now.
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Yi maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Jin Yi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rebenta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rebenta passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (5) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik tries to bench press Rebenta off him but Rebenta keeps the position.
Rebenta gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (7) vs (0) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Rebenta prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Kulik regains half guard.
Kulik wants to sweep but Rebenta has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (10) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Rebenta keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Rebenta taking a breather here.
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard. #T3#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kulik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rebenta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rebenta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (13) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (15) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Rebenta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Rebenta wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rebenta is taking a breather. Kulik 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.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rebenta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (18) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T8#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta trying to control the pace. #T9#
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (18) vs (2) Kulik#SUB2#
Kulik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rebenta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (20) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rebenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (23) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik trying his best to control but Rebenta has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (25) vs (2) Kulik#T10#
Kulik looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (28) vs (2) Kulik
Rebenta keeps control of the position as Kulik tries to break free.
Kulik is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Rebenta gets his hands free. #T11#
Kulik tries to roll but Rebenta sticks to his back.
Kulik turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (28) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Rebenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (30) vs (4) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kulik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rebenta has passed into half guard!
Rebenta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta is controlling the pace.
Rebenta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Rebenta is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Rebenta not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Rebenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches with his opponent.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kulik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Kulik has hold of one of Matthews's legs. Matthews is fighting the takedown attempt but Kulik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Matthews
Kulik wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
Kulik pushing down on Matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.#SUB#
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Kulik.
Matthews has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kulik is trying to work for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Matthews is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matthews is not content to let Kulik control the position.#SUB#
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Kulik.
#T3#
Kulik trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulik controls the pace.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass. #SUB2#
Matthews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #T5#
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Matthews
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Kulik works to advance to full mount. Matthews defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Matthews#SUB#
Kulik working for a submission but Matthews is keeping him at bay.
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.#SUB#
Kulik is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matthews is surviving well by controlling Kulik's body position as best he can.
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Kulik prevents Matthews from getting the reversal.
Matthews is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews regains half guard.#SUB#
Kulik is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kulik is working for a kimura here but Matthews manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kulik's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (7) vs (2) Matthews#T7##SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kulik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.#SUB2#
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.#T8##SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kulik wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matthews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Matthews passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Matthews.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#T11#
Kulik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (9) vs (2) Matthews
Matthews is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulik trying to advance position but Matthews counters by regaining guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (12) vs (2) Matthews
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Matthews manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (12) vs (4) Matthews#SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Matthews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Matthews is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kulik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Matthews! |
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Event:
C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Knuckles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kulik. That one must have hurt.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knuckles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Kulik - just one landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knuckles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kulik misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Kulik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Knuckles.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik misses with a double jab.
Knuckles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulik throws a wild body kick that Knuckles sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik works Knuckles's body with a nice hook.
Kulik shoots and misses
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Kulik misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Knuckles blocks the low kick.
Kulik misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Kulik.
Knuckles throws a chopping leg kick but Kulik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Kulik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kulik throws a front kick that sends Knuckles stumbling back into the cage.
Kulik throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Knuckles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Kulik moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kulik checks a leg kick.
Kulik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knuckles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kulik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knuckles slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
Kulik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knuckles delivers a nice body kick.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Knuckles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Kulik checks it.
Kulik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knuckles swivels and escapes.
Kulik throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.#T3#
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Kulik throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knuckles scrambles back to his feet.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kulik takes one to the side of the head.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Kulik's shoulder, as Kulik tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Kulik tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
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.
Kulik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Kulik is rocked!
Knuckles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Kulik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kulik works Knuckles's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles looks for the body kick but Kulik saw that one coming.
Kulik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Kulik
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Knuckles is predictable there #TD#
and Kulik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kulik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knuckles walks into a straight right hand from Kulik.
Kulik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knuckles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters circling a little - Kulik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kulik checks the leg kick.
Kulik's corner calls for a 1-2. Kulik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles slips a straight right by Kulik.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kulik.
Kulik with a poor takedown
and Knuckles counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kulik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Kulik backing away here, and Knuckles unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles misses with a body kick.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Kulik misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with an inside leg kick.
Kulik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Knuckles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulik catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kulik staying out of range there.
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulik.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckles misses with a low kick as Kulik jumps back.
Kulik throws a leg kick but Knuckles checks it.
Vasiliy Kulik is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Knuckles slams his shin into Kulik's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulik.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Kulik gets a double leg takedown into Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Kulik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Knuckles.
Kulik is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Kulik with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Kulik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knuckles on the side of the head.
Kulik lands a nice looking body kick.
Kulik feints and then cracks Knuckles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knuckles down.
Kulik darts in looking for a takedown but Knuckles gets double underhooks and turns Kulik into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Kulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Kulik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kulik tries to stall but Knuckles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulik taking a breather.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Knuckles pushes Kulik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knuckles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knuckles stops a takedown attempt from Kulik.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Knuckles.
Kulik with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Knuckles counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kulik! Knuckles lets Kulik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kulik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulik misses with a double jab
and Knuckles counters with a huge left! Kulik is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knuckles isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kulik from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knuckles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Knuckles!
A victorious Bobby Knuckles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 155 | Koivisto vs Balushi
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Kulik lands a big head kick that sends Sole tumbling to the mat! Kulik takes a step backwards and waves Sole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kulik misses.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Kulik.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sole as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Sole.
Sole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kulik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kulik.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kulik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sole won't be happy with that.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Sole tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik wants to control but Sole is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kulik tries for a kimura but Sole is defending well. #T1#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Sole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kulik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kulik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sole's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kulik working away.#SUB#
Kulik tries for a kimura but Sole is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kulik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sole is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sole is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sole avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Sole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sole gets full guard.
Kulik trying to control but Sole is working from the bottom.
Kulik won't allow Sole to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sole working for submissions but it's allowed Kulik to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Kulik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sole has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kulik seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
That's time! Kulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kulik looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole throws a jab when Kulik was well out of range.
Kulik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sole can do to turn this around?
Sole dodges the punch combination from Kulik.
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.
Kulik is looking to land body kicks.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kulik scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole scores with the left hand. Kulik knows he should have avoided that one.
Kulik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sole.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kulik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kulik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sole connects with a right hand. Kulik shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole scores with a jab. Kulik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Kulik down.
Sole tests Kulik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulik.
Sole moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kulik connects with a nice looking jab.
Sole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kulik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kulik throws a leg kick but Sole moved away.
Kulik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Kulik does it's job there.
Kulik throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Kulik connects with a solid leg kick.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole is looking to slow Kulik down with leg kicks.
Sole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Kulik misses.
Kulik slips a jab from Sole.
Sole throws a hook but Kulik avoids it easily.
Vasiliy Kulik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole scores with a shot to the body.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sole. That snapped Kulik's head back.
#T2#
Kulik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sole with a hook.
Kulik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Sole moves out of range easily.
Kulik backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulik lands a front kick.
Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kulik's sensitive parts.
Kulik connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Kulik missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Sole connects with a looping right hand.
Kulik with a hook.
Kulik cracks Sole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulik scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kulik throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulik dips to his left and cracks Sole with an uppercut!
Kulik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sole throws the left hand but Kulik avoids the punch easily.
Kulik throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Kulik off balance momentarily.
Kulik misses with a looping right.
Kulik thuds his right hand into Sole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik is looking to score with low kicks.
Kulik throws a push kick but Sole slaps the foot to one side.
Kulik clobbers Sole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Kulik's front leg but catches the back leg as Kulik tries to avoid it.
Kulik misses the jab.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Kulik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kulik.
Sole lands with a straight right. Kulik didn't see that one coming.
Kulik loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulik throws out the jab.
Sole moves out of range as Kulik strikes.
Sole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sole scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulik should have avoided that one.
Kulik scores with a hook.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulik throws out the jab.
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole lands a right hook to the body.
Sole connects with a crisp jab.
Kulik jabs Sole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Sole misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A leg kick checked by Kulik.
Kulik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole slips a jab from Kulik.
Kulik misses with the combination.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Kulik slips the punch.
Sole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sole lunges at Kulik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulik's hand.
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sole is looking to slow Kulik down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kulik's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Kulik.
Kulik throws a low kick but Sole avoids it.
Sole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kulik misses the jab.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Kulik misses its intended target.
Jacks Sole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kulik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole thumps Kulik with a low kick.
Kulik lands with a cross.
Kulik throws a leg kick
and Sole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik moves away from the strike by Sole.
A bone on bone clash there as Kulik blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Kulik misses.
Kulik throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Sole appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kulik throws a big shot that misses.
Sole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kulik.
Kulik misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole lands with a hook. Kulik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Sole.
Sole misses with a low kick.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Sole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulik doesn't seem phased though.
Kulik connects with an inside leg kick.
Kulik throws a leg kick but Sole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sole looks to land a right hand but Kulik moved out of range.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulik.
Sole looks to land a right hand but Kulik moved out of range.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Kulik off balance momentarily.
Kulik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulik punishes Sole's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kulik throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Kulik.
Kulik blocks a leg kick.
Kulik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kulik throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kulik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Kulik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kulik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sole misses with an uppercut
and Kulik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Kulik is out of range.
Sole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kulik can pounce on him.
Kulik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sole's head.
Kulik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sole.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sole blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Kulik clobbers Sole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Sole. #ROC2#Kulik is rocked!
Sole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Sole with the inside leg kick.
Kulik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sole misses with a hook. Kulik ducked under it nicely.
Kulik blocks a jab.
Kulik is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Sole - just one landing.
Kulik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kulik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Kulik misses with a hook.
Kulik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Kulik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sole avoids the head kick by Kulik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik connects with a single shot there.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasiliy Kulik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Kulik tried to score with a low kick but Sole checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacks Sole.
Well Kulik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Donk. Kulik catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Kulik lands a big head kick that sends Gonzalez tumbling to the mat! Kulik takes a step backwards and waves Gonzalez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hector Gonzalez has been cut.
Kulik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Kulik moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kulik connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulik with a nice calf kick.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulik.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Kulik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Kulik's ribcage but misses.
Kulik throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Kulik throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Kulik.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kulik is looking to land body kicks.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a nice leg kick.
Kulik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Gonzalez blocks a leg kick.
Kulik throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
#T2#
Kulik scores with a nice body kick.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Gonzalez responds with a good body kick, but Kulik manages to step out the way in time.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kulik.
A right-left combo lands from Kulik.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a big right hand! Oh Kulik is in trouble here! Gonzalez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Gonzalez!
Hector Gonzalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
As Kulik tries to get set, Monto tries to push him back and clinch up but Kulik manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been informed that Kulik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kulik throws a head kick but Monto moves out of range.
Kulik throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Kulik fights it but they end up in guard.
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 doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kulik is trying to keep Monto in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Kulik blocks nicely.
Monto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Monto controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Kulik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kulik manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Kulik's guard.
Monto stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Monto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kulik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulik defending well though.
Kulik gets full guard.
Monto throwing strikes but missing.
Monto is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Monto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Kulik has a hand on Monto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Monto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Monto avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Kulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kulik passes Monto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kulik is working for a kimura but Monto is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik prevents Monto from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Kulik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monto sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Kulik sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kulik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monto is just riding it out for now. Kulik eventually gives up the hold.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davido Monto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kulik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulik won't be happy with that.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monto off and has taken his back!
Monto tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Monto manages to turn into his guard.
Monto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulik can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Monto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
#T1#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monto keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monto's guard.
Kulik passes to full mount!
Kulik looking to control but Monto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kulik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulik. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik moves nicely into side control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Monto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monto defends it well. #SUB#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kulik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Monto!
Monto is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kulik has isolated one of Monto's arms. Monto looking to fight him off but Kulik twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasiliy Kulik! |
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Event:
SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulik moves out of range as Makres strikes.#CL#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Kulik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Makres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulik throws out the jab.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulik misses with a body kick.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Makres moves out of range easily. #CL#
Makres has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulik stalling against the cage.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Kulik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Kulik is trying to break the clinch but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makres lands a body shot.
Kulik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Makres.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Makres.
Kulik looks winded!
Makres lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kulik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik taking a breather.
A short right from Kulik on the inside.
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Kulik taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makres pushes Kulik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik blocking some punches.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makres prevents Kulik from breaking the clinch.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Kulik wants to break free but Makres has control.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
#T3#
Makres lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Makres is looking to control Kulik's arms but Kulik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makres has his back to the cage.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik looking to stall.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Makres.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Makres.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulik.
Kulik tries to break the clinch but Makres is controlling the position.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Makres - that landed with a thud.
Kulik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres stalls.
A shot in the inside from Kulik.
A head punch on the inside from Kulik fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Makres.
A nice left hand lands by Makres.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Makres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makres moves into the clinch successfully.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulik.
A frustrated look appears on Kulik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulik is trying to stall.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Makres.
Kulik has had enough of the clinch but Makres keeps him there for the moment.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres lands a good knee to the midsection. Kulik won't want to take too many of those.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres digs a right hand into Kulik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulik's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulik is breathing heavily.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik misses with the head strike.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Makres just leaning against Kulik, taking a breather.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulik can do to turn this around?
Makres lands a shot to the body.
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Good body shot from Makres.
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Makres slows down the pace here.
Makres cracks Kulik with a nice body shot.
Makres stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulik looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.#T2#
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Makres bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kulik! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Kulik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing Makres from standing up.
Kulik is still in real trouble! Can Makres finish him?#SUB2#
Kulik has his foot on Makres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makres works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Makres wants to stand but Kulik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makres is one step ahead there. #SU#
Makres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kulik, up you get! #T3##CL#
Kulik tries to keep at a distance but Makres has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kulik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makres as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres tries a body shot but Kulik blocks it.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kulik breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Makres moves into range and clinches up with Kulik.
Kulik misses with some punches.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulik working aggressively here.
Makres tries a body shot but Kulik blocks it.
#T4##BC2#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makres.
Makres moves out of range as Kulik throws a body kick.
#CL#
Makres moves into the clinch.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Makres - that landed with a thud.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Kulik lands a shot to the body.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Makres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Makres throws a sloppy head kick and Kulik moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulik! But no joy.
Makres getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Makres moves out of range easily.
Kulik throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kulik throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Makres clinches.
Kulik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
A short left from Kulik.
Kulik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Makres cracks Kulik with a nice body shot.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Makres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Kulik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulik tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kulik or not.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Makres tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.
Makres lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Makres stalls.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres. #T2#
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres tries a body shot but Kulik blocks it.
Kulik has had enough of the clinch but Makres keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makres as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres lands a left hand.
Kulik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres is working Kulik over against the cage.
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulik lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Kulik's head.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
#T3#
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A short uppercut from Makres.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
Makres stalls.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kulik working aggressively here.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Makres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik working aggressively here.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulik up against the cage.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Kulik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulik misses with a kick to the body.
Kulik misses with a straight right.
Vasiliy Kulik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
John Makres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SFL 132 | Atunes vs Moore
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Kulik misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Kulik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulik. That snapped Muhapuro's head back.
Kulik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Muhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro tries to bum rush Kulik with a series of wild strikes but Kulik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulik slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Nice straight punches there by Kulik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kulik.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulik.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik lands with a nice body kick.
Kulik scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Kulik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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.
Kulik lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kulik.
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulik scores with a kick to the body.
Kulik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Kulik.
A punch combination from Kulik misses.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulik, as that shot connected.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Kulik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulik is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Kulik ducked under it nicely.
Kulik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Kulik lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Kulik.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Kulik misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kulik.
Kulik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kulik tries to land a front kick but Muhapuro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulik looks to throw the jab but Muhapuro is out of range.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Muhapuro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulik misses with a leg kick
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Kulik misses with a head kick.
Kulik throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Muhapuro counters with a nice right hand that sends Kulik toppling to the canvas! Kulik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Muhapuro finish him?!#ROC2#Kulik is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro misses with a hook
enabling Kulik to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kulik has time to react.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulik looks to land a combination. Muhapuro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Kulik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Kulik avoids it with no problem.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulik thuds his right hand into Muhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muhapuro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kulik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Muhapuro will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Kulik's leg but Kulik calmly moves out of range.
Kulik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulik misses with a kick to the body.
Kulik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro slips a jab from Kulik.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Kulik.
Kulik throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.#KD2#
Muhapuro lands a big uppercut and Kulik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kulik looks OK. Muhapuro waves Kulik back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik scores with a nice body kick.
Kulik misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a counter combo.
Kulik lands a really nice looking cross but Muhapuro seems unphased.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kulik lands an overhand right.
Kulik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kulik throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Kulik.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Kulik avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kulik counter with a right hand.
Kulik misses with a few strikes there.
Muhapuro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulik thinking. #T2#
Kulik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulik swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kulik! Muhapuro lets Kulik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
Kulik staying out of range there.
Kulik scores with a head kick. Muhapuro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Muhapuro works Kulik's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Kulik.
Kulik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muhapuro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
Kulik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kulik.#T3#
Kulik cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Kulik misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Muhapuro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kulik has got the better of the exchanges.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.#KD2#
Muhapuro lands a big right hand that sends Kulik crashing to the mat! Muhapuro stays standing though and waves Kulik back to his feet!
Kulik looks to land a combination but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Kulik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a fast counter high kick but Kulik manages to duck under it in time.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kulik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Kulik throws a right hand that Muhapuro ducks under and follows up with a left that Muhapuro also avoids with ease.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Kulik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muhapuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulik gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Muhapuro gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kulik is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!
A very excited looking Paul Muhapuro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 127 | New Years Massacre
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Kulik.
Kulik slips under a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kulik!
#CUT2#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Kulik lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kulik moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Brown! Kulik continues to tee off on Brown, landing with a left and a right! Kulik connects with a right hand that leaves Brown sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kulik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasiliy Kulik! |
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Event:
SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Kulik misses with a double jab.
Makres looks to land a combination but Kulik avoids it well. #CL#
Kulik clinches up with Makres and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kulik.
We've been informed that Makres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Kulik is working Makres over against the cage.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kulik lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
A short left from Kulik.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Makres is looking to clinch.
Kulik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kulik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Makres has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulik.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulik.
Makres digs a right hand into Kulik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulik's gas tank.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Kulik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A short right from Makres.
Kulik lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Kulik scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik is trying to push Makres away but Makres has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kulik scores with a shoulder strike.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulik.
Makres lands a body punch.
Kulik tries to break free but Makres pushes him back against the cage.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik stalling in the clinch.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Makres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulik, pushing him back against the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
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.#T3#
Kulik is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Kulik lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Makres misses the target.
Makres is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kulik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makres, pushing him back against the cage.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulik.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
Kulik lands a nice shot that snaps Makres's head back.
#CL2#
Makres pushes Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makres as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Kulik can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T4#
Makres blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulik.
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kulik pushes Makres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Kulik trying to control the position but instead, Makres has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulik into the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A head kick from Makres lands but Kulik takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.
Makres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Kulik taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Makres - that landed with a thud.
Kulik presses Makres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Kulik lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasiliy Kulik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kulik.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Kulik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres keeps control of Kulik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makres is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Kulik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makres's head.
Kulik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulik circles away.
#CL2#
Makres rushes Kulik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kulik tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kulik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kulik - that landed with a thud.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kulik is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Makres stalling the fight.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makres lands a knee to the body.
#T3##BC#
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
Kulik throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Makres clinches up against the cage.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Makres.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulik wants to stall.
#BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Makres throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Makres clinches with his opponent.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Makres.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kulik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulik.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kulik throws a head punch that misses.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuliks head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulik.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Kulik throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kulik.
Makres is working Kulik over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulik.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makres - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Makres receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Makres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makres.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Makres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makres wants to clinch.
Makres moves away from the strike by Kulik.
Makres tries to clinch up but Kulik circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.
Kulik wants to break free but Makres has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres. #T1#
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Makres.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kulik.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Makres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards. #BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Makres clinches with his opponent.
Makres tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kulik digs a right hand into Makres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makres's gas tank.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Kulik is trying to force a seperation but Makres has the dominant position.
Kulik lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Still in the clinch, Kulik scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Makres.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makres landing knees to the body.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kulik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Makres.#CL2#
Makres moves into the clinch.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik wants to get back to striking at distance but Makres won't allow it.
Makres lands a body shot.
Kulik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulik can't break the clinch.
Kulik wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
#BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Makres pushes Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makres.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Kulik's ribcage. Kulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Makres obliges.
Makres lands a right hand.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres is struggling to control the position.
Kulik wants to get back to striking at distance but Makres won't allow it.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres gets through Kulik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
John Makres was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SFL 109 | Quantam Collision
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kulik works the jab nicely.
Kulik cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones blocks a jab.
Kulik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Kulik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Kulik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Kulik misses its intended target.
Kulik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Kulik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulik is looking for a counter combo.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kulik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulik connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Jones tumbling to the canvas! Kulik pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Jones was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasiliy Kulik!
Barry Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I was paid well....'. |
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Event:
SFL 102 | Nemesis
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Kulik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Kulik darts in and clinches Knuckles up against the cage.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulik.
Kulik is trying to force a seperation but Knuckles has the dominant position.
Kulik blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knuckles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kulik.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Kulik as the two fighters clinch.
Knuckles lands a right hand. #BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Kulik does no damage.
Kulik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kulik drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage.
Kulik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kulik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Kulik blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kulik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik closes the distance but Knuckles moves to the side
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that stops Kulik in his tracks momentarily.
Kulik throws a front kick aimed at Knuckles's knee but Knuckles avoids it well.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Kulik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Knuckles moves out of range as Kulik strikes.
Kulik looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
No joy there for Kulik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knuckles back to the cage. Kulik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kulik throws a body kick that misses
and Knuckles counters with a thumping low kick.
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulik tries to clinch but Knuckles moves away
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Kulik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Kulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knuckles with the inside leg kick. #T3#
A head kick by Kulik misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Kulik wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Knuckles.
Kulik throws the left hand but Knuckles avoids the punch easily.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kulik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulik throws a low kick but Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Kulik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Knuckles slams his shin into Kulik's torso.#CL#
Kulik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Kulik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulik is looking to break free of the clinch but Knuckles has double underhooks.
Knuckles gets through Kulik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles has Kulik pressed against the cage.
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Knuckles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kulik's efforts to push away.
Kulik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Kulik misses with some punches.
Kulik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Kulik tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kulik misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Knuckles lands a big right hand that sends Kulik crashing to the mat! Knuckles stays standing though and waves Kulik back to his feet!#ROC2#Kulik is rocked!
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knuckles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulik moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckles.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulik misses with the combination.
Knuckles checks a low kick from Kulik.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Knuckles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulik wants to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a crisp right that sends Kulik to the canvas! Knuckles follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Knuckles!
Our winner, Bobby Knuckles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 94 | Shipilov vs Atunes II
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Belport missing with a left hand there. Kulik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulik ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Kulik throws a big counter head kick but Belport avoids it with no problem.
Belport throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulik.
Belport looks to land a right hand but Kulik moved out of range.
Belport waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulik.
Kulik is looking for the big counter here.
Kulik staying out of range there.
Kulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulik misses with a combination
enabling Belport to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Kulik misses
and Belport counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Belport has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kulik blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulik.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belport, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Kulik is rocked!
Belport takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belport thuds his right hand into Kulik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Belport finish him?
We've been informed that Kulik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Belport lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kulik tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bitor Belport!
Bitor Belport thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arteta.
Arteta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arteta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kulik staying out of range there.
Arteta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kulik lands a jab-cross combination.
Kulik checks a low kick from Arteta.
Kulik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kulik lands a nice looking body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kulik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kulik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arteta.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik misses with a double jab.
Kulik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arteta moves away.
Arteta tries to counter with a takedown but Kulik is quick to defend against it.
Arteta misses with a straight left.
Kulik loads up on a big right hand but Arteta slips the punch.#T1#
Nice shot by Arteta.
Kulik throws a head kick but Arteta moves out of range.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Arteta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
Arteta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arteta works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Arteta.
Kulik regains half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arteta is working away from the top position though.
Kulik trying to get back to full guard but Arteta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Arteta throws some wild stikes that Kulik manages to avoid easily.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kulik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arteta. #T3#
Arteta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Arteta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Arteta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik stays in close to Arteta's body and controls the position.
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Arteta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Arteta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arteta has managed to get both his arms back between Kulik's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arteta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulik's head.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arteta defends well.#ES2#
Kulik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arteta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
That's time! Arteta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kulik throws a hook to the side of Arteta's head but Arteta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kulik throws a right hand that Arteta ducks under and follows up with a left that Arteta also avoids with ease.
Arteta stuns Kulik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kulik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Arteta scores with a takedown into Kulik's guard.
Arteta throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kulik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Arteta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Arteta landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arteta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arteta scores with punches from side control.
Arteta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kulik taking a bit of punishment here - Arteta scoring with strikes.
Arteta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Kulik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Arteta lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Arteta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik trying to control but Arteta postures up.
Arteta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arteta thows a huge punch but Kulik dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Arteta is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Arteta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteta. #SUB#
Arteta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Kulik won't allow Arteta to pass to mount.
Arteta is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteta pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Arteta throws a big right hand that misses.
Arteta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arteta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arteta's back!#SUB2#
Kulik is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arteta tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Arteta is in a bad position with Kulik working for a choke. Arteta manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Arteta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kulik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulik misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kulik.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arteta cracks Kulik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arteta under the eye.
Kulik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arteta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulik sprawls and moves away.
Kulik misses with the body kick#TD#
and Arteta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Arteta is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
Arteta is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Arteta from controlling successfully. #T1#
Arteta won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
Arteta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arteta being controlled here momentarily.
Arteta wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a triangle but Arteta pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteta wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Arteta stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.#SUB#
Arteta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Arteta.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arteta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kulik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kulik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arteta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kulik has Arteta in his guard.#REVR#
Arteta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arteta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arteta's guard. #REVB##T4#
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arteta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kulik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arteta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kulik has Arteta in his guard.#REVR#
Kulik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kulik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arteta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arteta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arteta stands up over Kulik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Arteta trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasiliy Kulik.
I think Kulik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kulik! |
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ALPHA-1: Chaos
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kulik is looking for a counter combo.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Sole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Kulik slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sole lands with a right hand. #KD#
Kulik drops Sole with a beautiful combination! Sole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kulik is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sole is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik looks to land a combination but Sole avoids it well.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sole swinging wildly here.
Sole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kulik on the side of the head.
Kulik lands a jab to the head.
Kulik throws a right hand that Sole ducks under and follows up with a left that Sole also avoids with ease.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sole lands with an overhand left.
Sole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sole looks to land a right hand but Kulik moved out of range.#CL2#
Sole takes the fight into the clinch.
Sole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Kulik lands a body punch.
Sole prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Sole misses with an elbow over the top.
Sole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulik.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kulik.
Kulik misses with some punches.
Kulik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kulik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kulik effectively controlling the action here.
Kulik lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulik.
Sole misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sole.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sole lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulik backwards. #BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Kulik swinging wildly here.
Sole motions for Kulik to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik avoids a kick to the body.
Sole misses the shot to the body.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Kulik moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Kulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Kulik counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Kulik.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sole looks to land a combination but Kulik avoids it well.
Kulik appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Kulik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Kulik misses. #CL2#
Sole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulik, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sole throws a series of punches but Kulik avoids them all with ease.
Kulik misses with a wild combination.
Kulik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice defenses there by Kulik.
Kulik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sole misses with a leg kick
and Kulik counters with a three punch combo that has Sole backing up. Sole nods at Kulik to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Kulik tries to move into range but Sole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Sole does no damage.
Sole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sole is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulik finish him?
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
Sole looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulik is just out of range.
Kulik throws a low kick, looking for Sole's leg but Sole calmly moves out of range.
Sole seems to have recovered his senses.
Sole blocks a head kick by Kulik.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sole misses with a combination
and Kulik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Sole. Those never looked like landing.
Sole misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Sole.
Kulik ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Vasiliy Kulik is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulik. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole tries to clinch up but Kulik circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulik looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Sole moves out of range easily.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulik.
Kulik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kulik tries to bum rush Sole with a series of wild strikes but Sole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sole unleashes a big counter combination but Kulik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Kulik does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sole.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulik is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulik was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Kulik misses with the combination.
Sole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulik circles away quickly and effectively.
Sole misses with the combination.
Sole throws a series of punches but Kulik avoids them all with ease.
Sole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Sole moves out of range easily.
Kulik misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Kulik looks to land a combination but Sole avoids it well. #CL2#
Kulik tries to keep at a distance but Sole has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Sole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sole clinches.
Kulik working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kulik.
Kulik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sole throws a head punch that misses.
Kulik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kulik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Sole avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik just leaning against Sole, taking a breather.
Kulik lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kulik.
#BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Sole dodges the punch combination from Kulik.
Sole throws a wild body kick that Kulik sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Sole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kulik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sole.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sole throws out a powerful jab.
Sole digs a good body shot into Kulik's ribs.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Kulik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Sole throws a one two combo.
Kulik lands a high kick!
Sole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sole is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Sole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kulik eats them both and turns towards Sole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sole misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kulik misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulik counters with a straight right hand.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Kulik ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Sole throws a right hand that Kulik ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulik also avoids with ease.
A combination from Kulik does no damage.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulik staying out of range there.
Kulik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
Kulik is looking to counter punch.
Kulik throws a right and a left that Sole avoids nicely.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sole.
Kulik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sole throws a combination that misses
and Kulik counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Sole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kulik connects with a nice looking jab.
Sole throws a chopping leg kick but Kulik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole tries to clinch but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kulik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kulik scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik throws a head kick but Sole moves out of range.
Sole unleashes a big counter combination but Kulik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kulik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sole eats them both and turns towards Kulik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Kulik misses.
Sole is looking for the big counter here.
Sole blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Sole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kulik swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kulik missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Sole moves out of range.
Kulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
Sole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sole fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Kulik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulik misses with a few strikes there.
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole.
Sole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sole thumps Kulik with a low kick.
Sole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kulik throws a right hand that Sole ducks under and follows up with a left that Sole also avoids with ease.#T2#
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kulik.
Kulik throws a wild body kick that Sole sees coming a mile off.
Kulik takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses.
Kulik misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole lands with an overhand left.
Kulik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kulik tries to bum rush Sole with a series of wild strikes but Sole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Sole there.
Kulik lands with a nice combination. Sole backs away looking to recover.
Kulik tries to move into range but Sole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Kulik is rocked!
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Kulik.
#CL2#
Sole clinches.
Kulik lands an uppercut.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Kulik wants to stall.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Kulik blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sole as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Sole lands an elbow inside that Kulik shrugs off.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulik presses Sole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
Sole lands a left hand.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulik. #BC2#
Sole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sole, as that shot connected.
Kulik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kulik checks a leg kick.
Kulik blocks a jab.
Sole is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Kulik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Kulik throws a series of punches but Sole moves out of range.
Kulik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik dodges the punch combination from Sole.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
Sole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Sole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulik moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Sole throws a right and a left that Kulik avoids nicely.
Sole lands a jab to the head.
Kulik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Kulik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Kulik slips the punch.
Sole misses with a hook.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacks Sole.
I think Sole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacks Sole!
A victorious Jacks Sole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edmond vs Weudke
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Kulik lands a jab to the nose.
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Kulik misses with a head kick.
Kulik misses with a few strikes there.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Kulik throws a jab when Asmundsen was well out of range.
Asmundsen looks for the body kick but Kulik saw that one coming.
Asmundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kulik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asmundsen tests Kulik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
Asmundsen backing away here, and Kulik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asmundsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a right hand
and Kulik counters with a straight right hand.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
A right-left combo lands from Kulik. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Kulik uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kulik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulik throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asmundsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kulik throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulik! #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asmundsen throws a strike aimed at the side of Kulik's head but Kulik avoids it well.#T2#
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik tries to buck Asmundsen off but Asmundsen is having none of it.#T3#
Asmundsen scoring with punches from side control.
Asmundsen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kulik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Kulik regains half guard.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Kulik's hands, connecting with Kulik's forehead.
Kulik is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Asmundsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Asmundsen eventually gives up the hold.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen working over Kulik with some ground and pound. Kulik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asmundsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kulik swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kulik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen connects with a high kick.
Asmundsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kulik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulik jabs Asmundsen right on the nose. Asmundsen blinks but takes it well.
Kulik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulik.
Kulik throws a head kick but Asmundsen moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asmundsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kulik throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulik explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Asmundsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulik's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik has hold of Asmundsen's hands but Asmundsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen working the head and body with strikes.
Asmundsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulik moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Kulik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asmundsen escapes and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Asmundsen landing a few strikes.
Asmundsen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kulik!
Asmundsen lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Asmundsen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kulik tries to hold on but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen is landing with some decent strikes but Kulik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Kulik is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes but Kulik is staying in there.
Kulik is still in real trouble! Can Asmundsen finish him?
Asmundsen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kulik hang on?
Asmundsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asmundsen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Asmundsen's attempts to control the action.
Asmundsen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Asmundsen landing strikes from the mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Asmundsen maintains control.
Asmundsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asmundsen lands a big shot there that rocks Kulik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kulik has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Trond Asmundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asmundsen with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Asmundsen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Asmundsen prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen defending well as Kulik loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen throws the kick towards the body but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asmundsen lunges at Kulik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulik's hand. #TD#
Asmundsen gets a double leg takedown into Kulik's guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asmundsen passes into half guard.
Kulik taking some punishment here, with Asmundsen in his half guard. #T1#
Asmundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asmundsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asmundsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Asmundsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Kulik's hands, connecting with Kulik's forehead.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Asmundsen working Kulik over with strikes.
Kulik is staying active underneath Asmundsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Asmundsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asmundsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Asmundsen sits in half guard.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik punching from the bottom - just letting Asmundsen know he's still in a fight.
Kulik tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Asmundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kulik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asmundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmundsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen! |
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Event:
SMASH: Gomez vs Lacplesis
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Winston misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Kulik does no damage.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulik is just out of range.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston thuds a left hand into Kulik's body.
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.
Winston's corner calls for a 1-2. Winston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kulik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Kulik misses.
Kulik throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Kulik sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kulik!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kulik.#SUB2#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston landing a few strikes. #T1#
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kulik down.
Kulik regains half guard, as Winston was trying to land strikes.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Winston is working for a kimura but Kulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston cracks Kulik with a solid left hand.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulik has wrist control.
Winston controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston pulls his head out easily.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Kulik's brow.
Winston working some strikes from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston throws a strike but Kulik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Kulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kulik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston lands a nice hook to Kulik's body. Kulik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kulik rather than just go for the knockout.
Kulik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulik manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kulik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulik misses the target.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik misses with an uppercut.
Winston takes a swing at Kulik's ribcage but misses.
Kulik takes one to the side of the head.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Winston works Kulik's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Winston feints and as Kulik raises his hands in defense, Winston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winston's guard. #REVR#
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Kulik pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kulik stays in close to Winston's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kulik looking for a guillotine here but Winston defends easily.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kulik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston lands a couple of elbows.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Kulik is rocked!#SUB#
Kulik is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Kulik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winston pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Winston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Winston.
Winston controlling his opponent.
Winston dominating with strikes here.
Kulik tries to lock up and control but Winston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kulik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Winston is nestled in close to Kulik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winston throws a hook but Kulik blocks it.
Winston avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Kulik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Winston lands a jab to Kulik's midsection.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Kulik.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulik was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Kulik throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Kulik.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Kulik.#T1#
Kulik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston swings for the body but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Kulik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kulik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Kulik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Kulik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winston defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Kulik trying to control the position.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winston landing with the ground and pound.
Kulik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston stands up over Kulik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winston is aware though and is defending well.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kulik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston is working Kulik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
Winston postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kulik covers up, he's hurt! Winston keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Winston and the ref steps in to end the fight! Winston can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SMASH: Molloway Tripp
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Kulik misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Kulik.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik throws a head kick that half lands.
Syndicate lands the left hand.
Kulik connects with the punch.
Syndicate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Kulik was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kulik looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndicate is just out of range.
Syndicate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulik.
Kulik's corner calls for a 1-2. Kulik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD#
Kulik lands a big head kick that sends Syndicate tumbling to the mat! Kulik takes a step backwards and waves Syndicate back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Syndicate is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik knocks out Syndicate with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kulik before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kulik picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasiliy Kulik! |
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Event:
SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Kulik tries to land a front kick but Mills steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mills has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Mills misses.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kulik staying out of range there.
Kulik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle, before Kulik throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mills's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kulik lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Vasiliy Kulik! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 127: ADIOS AMIGOS
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Kulik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Salim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Kulik coming out on top.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salim misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Kulik works the jab nicely.
Salim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kulik.
Salim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salim ducks under a wild hook from Kulik.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulik lands a right hook to the body.
Salim throws a sloppy head kick and Kulik moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulik moves away.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Kulik.
#T1#
Kulik misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Salim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salim was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulik.
Kulik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kulik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salim thuds a left hand into Kulik's body.
Salim throws a head kick but Kulik moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kulik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kulik avoids the head kick by Salim.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Salim walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salim throws a sloppy head kick and Kulik moves out of range easily.
Salim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kulik.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Salim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Salim has Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Kulik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salim lands a body punch.
Salim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salim prevents Kulik from breaking the clinch.
Salim has Kulik pressed against the cage, preventing Kulik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salim tries to pull guard but Kulik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Salim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Salim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulik, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch.
Kulik scores with a head kick.
Kulik lands a high kick!
Salim looks for the body kick but Kulik saw that one coming.
Kulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulik defending well as Salim loads up on a big left hand.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick
and Kulik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Kulik is rocked!#T3#
A big left from Salim misses.
Kulik throws a head kick but Salim moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salim.
Kulik looks to land a combination but Salim avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Salim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulik lands with a nice body punch.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik throws a right hand that Salim ducks under and follows up with a left that Salim also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kulik. #CL2#
Salim clinches.
Kulik has had enough of the clinch but Salim keeps him there for the moment.
Salim tries to pull guard but Kulik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Kulik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulik lands with a hook. Salim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulik with a jab.
Kulik lands with a right hand.
Kulik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulik takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulik misses with a wild combination.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Salim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Salim counters with a right hand that sends Kulik tumbling to the canvas! Can Salim finish him? He dives into Kulik's guard looking to do just that!#SUB#
Kulik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik 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 keeping moving, preventing Salim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Salim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salim trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Salim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kulik looks to land a combination but Salim avoids it well.
Kulik tries to land a front kick but Salim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kulik looks for the body kick but Salim saw that one coming.
Kulik misses with a body kick.
Salim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulik with a hook.
Kulik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kulik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Kulik both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Salim tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salim has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Kulik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik is looking to counter punch.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses
and Salim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salim connects with a leg kick.
Kulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Salim.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulik slips a straight right by Salim.
Kulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salim tries to clinch but Kulik is having none of it.
Salim throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik blocks a head kick by Salim.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salim misses with a hook. Kulik ducked under it nicely.
Salim misses with a body punch
and Kulik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulik throws out a leg kick but Salim moves out of range and Kulik only half commits.
Kulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasiliy Kulik is winning the standup battle so far.
Salim staying out of range there.
Salim is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Salim.
Kulik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salim circles away quickly and effectively.
Salim drops his hands momentarily and Kulik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salim lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Salim darts in and clinches Kulik up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salim. #BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salim slips under a jab from Kulik.
Salim misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salim.
Salim throws a hook to the side of Kulik's head but Kulik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kulik. That snapped Salim's head back.
Kulik cracks a nice hook into Salim's ribs.
Salim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulik ducks right into an uppercut from Salim.
Kulik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salim just misses with a punch to the body.
Salim blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Salim throws out a counter right but Kulik avoids it with no problem.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salim scores with a nice body kick.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Salim moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Salim knocks Kulik to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Salim seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Salim works his way into full mount!
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Salim working for a submission but Kulik is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Salim looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.#SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kulik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Salim.
Salim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulik.
Kulik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salim missing with a left hand there. Kulik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Kulik misses its target.
A solid body kick from Kulik.
Kulik takes a swing at Salim's ribcage but misses.
Kulik misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulik. That snapped Salim's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kulik avoids the body shot from Salim.
Nice jab there from Kulik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kulik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salim takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Kulik misses with a looping left.
Kulik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik swinging wildly here.
Kulik misses with a double jab.
Kulik connects with a right hand. Salim shakes it off.
Kulik looks for the body kick but Salim saw that one coming.
Kulik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik moves out of range as Salim strikes.
Kulik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salim.
Kulik throws a big shot that misses.
Kulik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salim misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulik misses the target.#T2#
A big left from Salim misses.
Kulik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kulik misses.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salim manages to avoid it.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salim misses with a looping right.
Kulik misses the jab.
Salim misses with a kick to the body.
Salim scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulik should have avoided that one.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Salim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Salim.
Kulik throws a lazy head kick
and Salim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Salim.
Salim takes a swing at Kulik's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Salim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kulik is able to avoid easily.
Kulik is looking to counter punch.
Kulik lands a jab to Salim's midsection.
Kulik lands a jab-cross combination.
Kulik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulik.
Salim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salim lands a jab.
Salim tries to clinch but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salim moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salim! But no joy.
A left lands for Kulik.
Salim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulik was well out of range. Poor timing from Salim.
Kulik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salim back to the cage. Kulik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salim blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Kulik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Salim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salim scores with a body shot.
Kulik misses with a hook. Salim ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kulik misses.
Salim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kulik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Kulik.
Salim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salim throws a head kick but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik throws a combination. Salim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Salim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Kulik misses.
Aidamir Salim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasiliy Kulik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulik scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Kulik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kulik!
The defeated Aidamir Salim had this to say: 'CRUNCHITIZE ME CAP'N!'. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 122
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kulik cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kulik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knox. That one must have hurt.
Kulik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulik duly obliges.
Kulik misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Kulik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Kulik lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Kulik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulik throws out the jab.
Knox throws a chopping leg kick but Kulik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulik lands the left hand.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulik avoids the head kick by Knox.
Kulik scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kulik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kulik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A head kick misses from Kulik.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulik should have avoided that one.
Knox swings for the body but Kulik moves out of range.
Kulik lands a jab-cross combination.
Kulik misses with a kick to the body.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox pushes Kulik away with a front kick.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulik dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Kulik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Kulik walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulik looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.#T2##KD#
Knox drops Kulik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kulik looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Kulik is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Kulik
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Kulik looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Kulik.
Nice straight punches there by Kulik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kulik.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox cracks Kulik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Knox shuts the power down on Kulik. Lights out, game over! Knox is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kappa Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 116
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kulik lands with a hook. Claw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Claw misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulik lands a nice looking body shot.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Claw avoids them all with ease.
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claw moves away.
Claw tries to clinch there but Kulik circles away.
Kulik lands with an uppercut that bounces Claw off the cage and back into range.
Kulik misses with a wild combination.
Claw slips a jab and a cross from Kulik.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulik.
#CL2#
Claw clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Kulik's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claw tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik throws a right and a left that Claw avoids nicely.
Claw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kulik scores with a jab to the body.
Claw wants to clinch up but Kulik keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Claw moves into range and clinches up with Kulik.#T1##BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Claw moves into range and clinches up with Kulik.#BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulik duly obliges.
Kulik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Claw.
Claw walks into a jab.
Kulik throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Claw moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Claw has picked Kulik up - he's going for a ride! Claw dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Kulik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Claw is on him like a limpet, forcing Kulik back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Claw has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Claw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kulik's efforts to push away.
Claw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kulik prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Claw tries to score a body lock takedown but Kulik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claw is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Claw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claw is looking to clinch.
Claw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Kulik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Claw back to the cage. Kulik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Claw tries to clinch up but Kulik circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulik throws a big counter combination but Claw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Kulik both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Claw clinches. #BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Kulik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Claw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Claw. That did some damage!
Claw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Claw wants to clinch
and Kulik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kulik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kulik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik lands a nice looking body shot.
Kulik throws a right hand that Claw ducks under and follows up with a left that Claw also avoids with ease.
Kulik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kulik looks to land a combination. Claw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Kulik ducks under a wild hook from Claw.#CL2#
Claw forces Kulik back against the cage and clinches.
Kulik is trying to break the clinch but Claw has him pressed against the cage.
Kulik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Claw is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Kulik lands a right hook to the body.
Claw is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Kulik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Claw moves into the clinch successfully.
Claw tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks.
Claw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Claw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Claw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Kulik cracks Claw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Claw looks winded!#CL2#
Claw has Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.
Claw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kulik prevents the takedown attempt.
Kulik can't break the clinch.
Kulik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claw has him pressed against the cage.
Kulik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claw has him pressed against the cage.
Claw wants a takedown.
#BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch.
Claw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Claw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Claw closes the distance and clinches up with Kulik, looking for a takedown. Claw pushes Kulik against the cage but Kulik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kulik slips under a jab from Claw.
A little feinted left hand from Kulik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Claw moves out of range.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claw is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Claw misses with a combination
and Kulik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kulik lands a nice hook to Claw's body. Claw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kulik lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Claw is rocked!
Jab by Kulik.
Claw is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulik finish him?
Kulik cracks Claw with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasiliy Kulik! |
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Event:
RFC Live in Sydney 3
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alcantara up against the cage.
Kulik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alcantara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulik avoiding damage as Alcantara throws knees to the body.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kulik taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulik's brow.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulik lands a right hand.
Alcantara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulik.
Kulik trying to control the position but instead, Alcantara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulik into the cage.
Alcantara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik blocks an elbow strike from Alcantara.
#T1#
Kulik avoids the elbow strike from Alcantara, against the cage.
Alcantara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulik blocks the elbow strike.
Kulik tries to work over Alcantara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcantara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Alcantara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Kulik blocks an elbow strike.
Kulik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik lands a left hand.
Alcantara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Alcantara lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kulik on the inside.
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alcantara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alcantara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alcantara misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kulik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alcantara up against the cage.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses.
Kulik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kulik is looking to control Alcantara's arms but Alcantara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Alcantara lands a left hand.
A short left from Kulik.
Alcantara lands a nice knee to the body.
Kulik tries a body shot but Alcantara blocks it.
Kulik trying to stall but Alcantara improves his position.
Alcantara lands an elbow inside.
Alcantara misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Kulik.
Alcantara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulik.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kulik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Kulik taking a breather.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik is stalling here.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik avoiding damage as Alcantara throws knees to the body.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulik is pushing Alcantara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kulik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kulik lands an uppercut.
Kulik just leaning against Alcantara, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vasiliy Kulik.#CL#
Alcantara has Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Kulik wants to stall.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulik's brow.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kulik avoids a wild elbow strike from Alcantara.
Kulik stalling in the clinch but Alcantara improves position.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Kulik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alcantara.
A short right from Alcantara on the inside.
Kulik avoiding damage as Alcantara throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Alcantara letting Kulik take a breather here.
Kulik blocks an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Kulik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kulik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kulik tests Alcantara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alcantara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alcantara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulik moves out of range as Alcantara strikes.
Kulik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Kulik gets through Alcantara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alcantara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alcantara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulik's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alcantaras head.
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Alcantara misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alcantara throws an elbow but misses.
Kulik is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kulik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Kulik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alcantara lands with a left to the head.
Kulik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik is looking to control Alcantara's arms but Alcantara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Alcantara controls the action.
Alcantara misses with some punches.
Kulik scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Alcantara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulik scores with a hook to the body.
Kulik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcantara lands a damaging elbow.
Kulik blocks the elbow strike.
Kulik lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Good body shot from Kulik.
Alcantara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kulik.
Kulik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kulik cracks Alcantara with a nice body shot.
Alcantara misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcantara tries to land knees in the clinch but Kulik avoids the damage to the body.
Kulik avoids a wild elbow strike from Alcantara.
Alcantara trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Kulik.
Alcantara letting Kulik take a breather here.
Kulik slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcantara's elbow.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alcantara is keeping busy.
Alcantara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Kulik to work.
Alcantara lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulik.
The referee calls for Kulik to work.
Alcantara trying to land knees to the body.
Kulik lands an uppercut.
Kulik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alcantara.
Kulik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Alcantara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulik is leaning against Alcantara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kulik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kulik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Kulik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulik lands a body punch.
Kulik stalling the fight.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kulik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kulik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
Alcantara tries to land knees in the clinch but Kulik avoids the damage to the body.
Kulik effectively controlling the action here.
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kulik.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulik dodges an elbow strike from Alcantara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kulik stalks Alcantara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alcantara's face. Alcantara staggers backwards, shaken.
Alcantara looks to throw the jab but Kulik is out of range. #CL2#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kulik.
Kulik trying to control the position but instead, Alcantara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulik into the cage.
Kulik lands a left hand.
Alcantara lands with a short shot to the head.
Alcantara has a couple of punches blocked by Kulik.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcantara controls his hands.
Kulik blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulik cracks Alcantara with a nice body shot.
Kulik blocks the elbow strike.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alcantaras head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alcantara misses with some punches.
#T1#
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kulik.
A bit of stalling here from Kulik.
Kulik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Alcantara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulik is pushing Alcantara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kulik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulik lands a nice uppercut.
Kulik lands a left hand.
Kulik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulik digs a right hand into Alcantara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcantara's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulik.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alcantara takes a shot to the head.
Kulik just leaning against Alcantara, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abraham Alcantara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kulik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kulik lands an uppercut.
Kulik avoids a wild elbow strike from Alcantara.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alcantara being controlled against the cage.
Kulik digs a right hand underneath Alcantara's ribcage. Alcantara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kulik.
A short left from Kulik.
Alcantara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulik is leaning against Alcantara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kulik - that landed with a thud.
Kulik leaning against his opponent.
Kulik stalling the fight.
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Alcantara lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kulik.
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcantara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulik effectively controlling the action here.
Kulik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulik.
A bit of stalling here from Kulik.
Good body shot from Kulik.
Kulik stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kulik.
Kulik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Kulik presses Alcantara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kulik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulik.
Kulik scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alcantara obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kulik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vasiliy Kulik.
No joy there for Kulik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulik scores with a hook.
Kulik cracks Alcantara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulik scores with a head kick.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulik throws a combination. Alcantara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kulik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Kulik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kulik! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Kulik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heikkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulik tries to clinch up but Heikkinen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kulik instigates a clinch.
Kulik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kulik tries a body shot but Heikkinen blocks it.
Heikkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heikkinen stalling in the clinch.
Heikkinen avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Heikkinen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kulik lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik lands a body shot.
Heikkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulik up against the cage.
Kulik misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heikkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kulik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik lands a right hand.
Kulik stalling in the clinch but Heikkinen improves position.
Heikkinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Heikkinen tightens his grip and picks Kulik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kulik manages to land in guard. #T2#
Kulik is trying to control the position but Heikkinen postures up. #SUB2#
Kulik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heikkinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kulik wants to control the position but Heikkinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kulik wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy.
Kulik gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kulik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Heikkinen escapes and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kulik wants to control but Heikkinen postures up.
Heikkinen trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik tries to improve position but can't.
Kulik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Heikkinen moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heikkinen wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
Kulik tries to improve position but can't.
Heikkinen trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heikkinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heikkinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik trying to hold on to Heikkinen's head to control him but Heikkinen postures up.
#T4#
Heikkinen winds up and cracks Kulik with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik trying to control here.
Heikkinen stalling.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Heikkinen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik is looking to control Heikkinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulik avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kulik takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kulik gets a clinch.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
Kulik throws a punch but it's blocked by Heikkinen.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kulik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is pushing Heikkinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heikkinen is keeping busy.#T1#
Heikkinen prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Heikkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heikkinen is stalling here.
Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Heikkinen trying to stall but Kulik improves his position.
Kulik has Heikkinen pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Kulik to work.
A shot in the inside from Kulik.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Heikkinen controls his hands.
Kulik is pushing Heikkinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heikkinen's elbow.
Kulik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Kulik avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kulik.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heikkinen is keeping busy.
Heikkinen is stalling here.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Heikkinen lands a body punch.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heikkinen just leaning against Kulik, taking a breather.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kulik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kulik misses with the head strike.
Kulik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4##TD#
Heikkinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for subs off his back but Heikkinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kulik throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heikkinen controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Heikkinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Heikkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Heikkinen back into the cage.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heikkinen's elbow.
Heikkinen taking a breather.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Heikkinen controls his hands.
Heikkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Kulik tries to work over Heikkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik presses Heikkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Heikkinen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heikkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Heikkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Heikkinen tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Heikkinen back against the cage.
Kulik stalling against the cage.
Kulik throws a punch but it's blocked by Heikkinen.
Kulik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heikkinen.
Heikkinen trying to stall but Kulik improves his position.
Kulik avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heikkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juho Heikkinen.
Kulik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heikkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kulik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulik wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulik takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses.
Kulik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulik.
It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heikkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kulik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heikkinen swinging wildly here.
Kulik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Kulik lands a nice shot that snaps Heikkinen's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heikkinen.
Kulik misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses its target.
Kulik is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Kulik misses.
Kulik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heikkinen digs a good hook to Kulik's body.
Heikkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kulik counter with a right hand.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen checks a leg kick.
Heikkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kulik avoided it.
Kulik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Kulik looks to move away, Heikkinen throws a big counter combo but Kulik just gets out of the way.
Heikkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulik is looking to clinch but Heikkinen is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Heikkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Juho Heikkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Heikkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heikkinen needs to keep his hands up - Kulik had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulik dodges the punch combination from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kulik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kulik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulik misses with a series of wild punches.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Kulik misses with a body shot.
Vasiliy Kulik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heikkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Kulik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kulik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kulik!
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Event:
WPFC 45 - Sitsongrit vs. Drath
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Kulik misses.
Kulik just misses with a punch to the body.
Hullu cracks a nice hook into Kulik's ribs.
Hullu tests Kulik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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.
A slow jab from Kulik misses its intended target.
Hullu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hullu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulik.
Kulik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hullu misses with a hook. Kulik ducked under it nicely.
Hullu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to bum rush Hullu with a series of wild strikes but Hullu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hullu misses with a body shot.
Kulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hullu avoids the body shot from Kulik.
A left and a right from Hullu both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Kulik defending well as Hullu loads up on a big left hand.
Kulik misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hullu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hullu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hullu.
Kulik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Hullu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right-left combo lands from Hullu.
Kulik works over Hullu's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Heppu Hullu has been cut.
Kulik scores with a three punch combo!
Hullu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kulik rather than just go for the knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik lands with a nice body punch.
Hullu ducks under a wild hook from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Hullu back into the cage.
Kulik tries a body shot but Hullu blocks it.
#T2#
Knees to the body from Hullu.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Hullu.
Hullu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hullu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulik.
Kulik is looking to control Hullu's arms but Hullu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Hullu.
Hullu blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Hullu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kulik.
Hullu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Kulik stalling in the clinch but Hullu improves position.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Hullu.
Hullu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hullu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulik working aggressively here.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hullu's elbow.
Kulik misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hullu landing knees to the body.
Hullu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kulik avoids the damage to the body.
Kulik works on Hullu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Hullu controls his hands.
Hullu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hullu as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Hullu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Kulik lands with a left to the head.
Kulik looking to stall.
Hullu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hullu obliges.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Hullu.
Kulik takes a shot to the head.
Hullu blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Hullu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hullu missing with knees to the body.
Kulik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Hullu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Hullu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Hullu crunches a lovely knee into Kulik's ribcage.
Kulik is breathing heavily.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulik wants to stall.
Hullu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hullu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kulik looking to stall.
Hullu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
Hullu missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulik.
Kulik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kulik avoiding damage as Hullu throws knees to the body.
Hullu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heppu Hullu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heppu Hullu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Hullu.
Kulik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Kulik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kulik is looking to control Hullu's arms but Hullu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Hullu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Hullu.
Kulik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hullu.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hullu prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Hullu trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hullu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Hullu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hullu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik tries to stall but Hullu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulik misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hullu prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
Hullu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hullu misses with a knee strike.
Hullu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik lands a nice uppercut.
Kulik tries a body shot but Hullu blocks it.
Hullu digs a right hand underneath Kulik's ribcage. Kulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Hullu - that landed with a thud.
Hullu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik wants to stall.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Hullu controls his hands.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Hullu.
Hullu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hullu blocking some punches.
Hullu being controlled against the cage.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Hullu.
#T2#
Hullu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hullu lands with a light punch inside.
Hullu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kulik's face.
Kulik is looking to control Hullu's arms but Hullu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Hullu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hullu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hullu blocking some punches.
Hullu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hullu presses Kulik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hullu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hullu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulik.
Heppu Hullu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hullu crunches a lovely knee into Kulik's ribcage.
Kulik avoiding damage as Hullu throws knees to the body.
Hullu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulik.
Hullu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulik.
#T3#
Hullu blocking some punches.
Hullu can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
Kulik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hullu as Kulik tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Hullu.
Hullu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hullu blocks an uppercut.
Hullu landing knees to the body.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Hullu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hullu.
Kulik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hullu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Hullu avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik looking to stall.
Hullu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Hullu lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Hullu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kulik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kulik trying to stall but Hullu improves his position.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hullu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hullu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kulik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hullu tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hullu misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hullu.
A nice left hand lands by Hullu.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Hullu.
Hullu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heppu Hullu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heppu Hullu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kulik misses with a looping right.
Kulik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hullu misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hullu misses with a body punch.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulik scores with a shot to the side of Hullu's head.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik tries to stall but Hullu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulik trying to stall but Hullu improves his position.
Hullu looking to throw knees to the head but Kulik is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hullu misses with a body punch.
Kulik misses with some punches.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Kulik tries a body shot but Hullu blocks it.
Hullu lands a body punch. #T1#
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hullu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulik.
Kulik tries a body shot but Hullu blocks it.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Hullu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hullu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hullu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kulik blocks it with crossed arms.
Kulik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hullu.
A short body shot lands from Hullu as the two fighters clinch.
Kulik lands a shot to the body.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Kulik lands with a left to the head.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Hullu.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Hullu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kulik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hullu can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
Heppu Hullu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulik stalling in the clinch.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Hullu.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Kulik tries to work over Hullu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hullu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hullu obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hullu's elbow.
Hullu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kulik avoids the damage to the body.
Hullu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hullu as Kulik tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hullu.
Good body shot from Hullu.
#T3#
Hullu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hullu landing knees to the head.
Hullu blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Hullu misses with a punch to the body.
Hullu misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Kulik - that landed with a thud.
Hullu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulik is trying to maintain a safe position but Hullu gets an underhook and turns Kulik into the cage.
Hullu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kulik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kulik on the inside.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hullu missing with knees to the body.
Kulik avoiding damage as Hullu throws knees to the body.
Kulik controlling the action here for a moment.
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Hullu tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Hullu back against the cage.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Hullu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hullu prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Hullu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Hullu controls the action.
Hullu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hullu is working Kulik over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hullu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hullu lands with a light punch inside.
Hullu landing knees to the body.
Hullu lands a right hand.
Vasiliy Kulik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hullu crunches a lovely knee into Kulik's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heppu Hullu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hullu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heppu Hullu!
Heppu Hullu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WPFC 40 - Holiday Hurt
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kulik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aaron Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kulik digs a right hand underneath Lund's ribcage. Lund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lund takes a shot to the head.
Lund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lund throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulik.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lund told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kulik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lund - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kulik avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lund misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lund is keeping busy.
Lund pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Lund controls his hands.
Lund leaning against his opponent.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lund is pushing Kulik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lund throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Kulik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kulik scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Kulik misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulik.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Lund controls his hands.
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.
Kulik blocks the elbow strike.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lund lands a damaging elbow.
Lund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulik's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik pushes Lund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lund takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kulik.
Lund pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulik dodges an elbow strike from Lund.
Kulik tries to stall but Lund uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Lund.
The referee calls for Kulik to work.
#T3#
Kulik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lund blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Lund throws an elbow that misses.
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Kulik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Kulik pushes Lund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lund pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulik stalling in the clinch.
Kulik blocks an elbow strike.
Lund misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lund - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lund misses with a punch to the body.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lund scores with a shot to the side of Kulik's head.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kulik lands a body shot. #T4#
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lund lands a shoulder strike.
Kulik tries a body shot but Lund blocks it.
Lund is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kulik.
Lund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kulik trying to control the position but instead, Lund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulik into the cage.
Lund misses with a body punch.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Lund controls his hands.
Lund tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik takes a shot to the head.
Lund's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kulik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Kulik connects with a high kick.
Lund connects with a body shot that sends Kulik's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Lund.
Kulik lands a head shot.#CL2#
Lund takes the fight into the clinch.
Lund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik is working Lund over against the cage.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Lund.
Good body shot from Lund.
Kulik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Kulik.
Kulik is trying to maintain a safe position but Lund gets an underhook and turns Kulik into the cage.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik blocking some punches.
Lund throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Kulik avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
Lund pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulik misses with some punches.
Kulik stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulik's brow.
Kulik slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
Kulik lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Lund.
Nice elbow from Lund.
Kulik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kulik takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lund. #T2#
Kulik avoiding damage.
Kulik dodges an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik taking a breather.
Kulik slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Kulik.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik throws a punch but it's blocked by Lund.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik is stalling here.
Kulik avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
Kulik scores with a shot to the side of Lund's head.
Kulik misses with the head strike.
Lund lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Kulik stalling against the cage.
Kulik takes an elbow to the temple.
Kulik is stalling here.
Kulik throws a punch but it's blocked by Lund.
Lund looking to stall.
Kulik pushes Lund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kulik misses with the head strike.
Lund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Lund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulik's defenses.
Lund misses with a body punch.
Kulik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kulik dodges an elbow strike from Lund.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Lund controls his hands.
Lund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulik's defenses. #T4#
Lund pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lund is keeping busy.
Kulik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lund is working Kulik over against the cage.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kulik taking a breather.
Kulik looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Kulik as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Lund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Lund misses with an uppercut.
Kulik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulik throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kulik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kulik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kulik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lund punishes Kulik's body with a nice straight punch.
Kulik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lund misses with a series of wild punches.
Kulik slips a jab from Lund.
Lund connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund digs a good hook to Kulik's body.
Kulik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lund. Lund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lund throws the kick towards the body but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Lund doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Lund has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Lund misses with an elbow strike.
Kulik lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kulik on the inside.
Lund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Lund controls the action.
Lund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lund blocks an uppercut.
Lund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulik.
Kulik blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Lund.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Kulik pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Lund on the inside.
Lund's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kulik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lund's elbow.
Kulik blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund takes a shot to the head.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lund's elbow.
Lund misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulik's defenses.
Kulik taking a breather.
Aaron Lund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Kulik blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kulik up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lund.
Lund blocks an uppercut.
Lund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuliks head.
Lund scores with a shoulder strike.
Lund has a couple of punches blocked by Kulik.
Lund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lund is keeping busy.
Lund prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Lund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Kulik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lund lands an elbow inside that Kulik shrugs off.
Lund blocking some punches.
Kulik is trying to maintain a safe position but Lund gets an underhook and turns Kulik into the cage.
Kulik looking to stall.
Kulik takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Lund.
Kulik avoiding damage.
Lund misses with an elbow strike.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lund can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Lund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lund!
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Event:
WPFC 35 : Cesare vs. Manners 2
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Stone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulik did well to prevent Stone getting side control.#SUB2#
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Stone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik moves into full guard.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Stone trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Stone stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kulik is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Stone working away.
Kulik tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Kulik tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Kulik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kulik wants to control but Stone postures up.
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.#SUB2#
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone taking a breather here.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Kulik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stone's best efforts.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kulik trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.
#SUB#
Kulik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Kulik is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kulik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stone passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Kulik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kulik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stone manages to circle out of the way.
Stone goes for a double leg but Kulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kulik continues to drive forward.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Kulik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
Kulik swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Stone walks into a left hand.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulik throws out a powerful jab.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kulik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Kulik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kulik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik controlling the action here for a moment.
Kulik stalls.
Stone blocking some punches.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone is working for takedown but Kulik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Kulik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Kulik stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Kulik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kulik clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.
Kulik presses Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Kulik - that landed with a thud.
Stone is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik taking a breather.
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Kulik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kulik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
That's time! Kulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kulik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Kulik as Stone shoots in.#CL#
Kulik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone, pushing him back against the cage.
Stone blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kulik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stone.
Kulik stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik avoiding damage.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone blocking some punches.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kulik tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Stone.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik effectively controlling the action here.
Kulik lands a body shot.
Kulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulik lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulik.
Kulik tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Stone lands a takedown into guard.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ben Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kulik working for submissions but it's allowed Stone to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone controlling the action here.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Stone prevents Kulik from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Kulik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Kulik!
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Event:
WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulik swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kulik connects with a looping right hand.
Kulik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Kulik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Kulik with a nice cross.
Tantor lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulik off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulik blocks a jab.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Kulik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Kulik is rocked!
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kulik.
Tantor tests Kulik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Kulik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kulik throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tantor slips under a jab from Kulik.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a looping left.
Kulik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kulik throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Kulik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kulik.
Tantor throws a solid leg kick but Kulik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tantor.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulik.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kulik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulik.
It looks like Tantor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kulik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.#T3#
Kulik throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kulik. That did some damage!
Kulik misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Kulik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick by Tantor misses
and Kulik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range. #T4#
Kulik throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulik doesn't seem phased though.
Kulik misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulik throws a fast counter high kick but Tantor manages to duck under it in time.
Kulik staying out of range there.
Tantor slips under a jab from Kulik.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Kulik looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Kulik throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kulik throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Kulik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Kulik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kulik misses with a combination
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Kulik 's knee.
Tantor blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kulik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Kulik throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Jab, jab by Kulik - just one landing.
Kulik scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws the left hand but Kulik avoids the punch easily.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kulik slips a straight right by Tantor.
Kulik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulik. Kulik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Tantor drops Kulik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kulik looks back up at him and smiles so Tantor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T1#
Kulik misses with a double jab
and Tantor scores with a counter punch that sends Kulik to the canvas! Tantor smells blood - he's punishing Kulik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kulik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Papi Tantor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WPFC 25 - Owens vs. Rasmussen
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Kulik cracks Tropper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tropper misses with a wild body shot.
Tropper throws a right hand that Kulik ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulik also avoids with ease.
Tropper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Kulik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tropper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tropper tries to clinch up but Kulik circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropper.
Kulik connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tropper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kulik throws out a loose jab but Tropper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Tropper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kulik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Tropper. Those never looked like landing.
Tropper wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kulik.
Tropper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tropper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kulik at a distance.
Kulik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A combination from Tropper does no damage. #CL2#
Tropper gets a clinch.
Tropper misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Tropper gets control of Kulik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tropper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tropper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Tropper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kulik tries to stand but Tropper is controlling from the bottom.
Tropper wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Tropper wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
Kulik wants to stand but Tropper has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tropper gets full guard.
Kulik wanted to stand there but Tropper had control of the position.
Tropper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tropper has a closed guard, preventing Kulik from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tropper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Tropper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tropper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kulik lands with a right hand.
Tropper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulik.
Tropper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulik throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tropper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kulik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Tropper moves out of range.
Tropper misses with a body shot.
Kulik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tropper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kulik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tropper. Tropper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kulik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Tropper moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Kulik - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropper tries to clinch there but Kulik circles away.
It looked like Kulik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tropper.#T4#
Tropper tries to clinch up.
It looks like Kulik has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kulik throws a hook but Tropper blocks it.
Tropper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulik with a body shot.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tropper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tropper throws a series of punches but Kulik moves out of range.
Tropper avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Tropper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulik with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Tropper. Those never looked like landing.
Kulik lands a right hook to the body.
Kulik looks to land a left hand but Tropper moved out of range nicely.
Tropper misses with a double jab.
Kulik lands with a slapping head kick.
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.
Tropper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tropper misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kulik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kulik lands a nice hook to Tropper's body. Tropper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kulik throws a series of punches but Tropper moves out of range.
Tropper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulik throws a series of punches but Tropper avoids them all with ease.
Tropper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tropper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tropper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nick Tropper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tropper rushes Kulik and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulik.
#BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Kulik drops Tropper with a beautiful combination! Tropper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kulik is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Tropper is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nick Tropper has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulik closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tropper out cold! Tropper corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasiliy Kulik!
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Event:
WPFC 21 - Lawrence vs Lothbrok
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Craig throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Craig throws a right hand that Kulik ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulik also avoids with ease.
Kulik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kulik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulik circles away quickly and effectively.
Craig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Craig cracks Kulik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Craig tries to bum rush Kulik with a series of wild strikes but Kulik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Craig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kulik - the referee stops the clock and Craig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kulik. Craig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Craig looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Craig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Craig ducks into an uppercut from Kulik and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasiliy Kulik!
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Event:
WPFC 18 - Lawrence vs McDonald
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Kulik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Kulik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulik missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Kulik backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kulik throws a big shot that misses.
Kulik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
Kulik staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulik! But no joy.
Kulik cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.
Kulik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor thuds a left hand into Kulik's body.
Kulik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Kulik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tantor doesn't seem phased though.
Kulik misses the shot to the body.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulik.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Kulik moves forwards but Tantor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Kulik's shoulder, as Kulik tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Kulik misses.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulik misses with a straight left.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulik misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Kulik just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulik.
Kulik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Kulik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
letting Kulik counter with a right hand.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Kulik throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Kulik.
Kulik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Kulik is rocked!
Donk. Tantor catches Kulik right on the button with a cross.
Kulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Kulik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Kulik is looking for the big counter here.
Kulik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Kulik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Kulik does no damage.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Kulik misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulik scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor slips under a jab from Kulik.
Kulik tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kulik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Kulik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulik throws a right hand that misses
and Kulik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulik.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor lands a brutal head kick. Kulik looks out on his feet and Tantor throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Papi Tantor!
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Event:
WPFC 14 - Power vs. Craig
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Brightblade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kulik misses with an uppercut. Brightblade saw that one coming.
Kulik avoids a kick to the body.
Kulik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brightblade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik lands with a hook. Brightblade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulik scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Sturm Brightblade has been cut.
Kulik tests Brightblade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulik misses with a straight right.
Kulik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brightblade misses with a body punch
and Kulik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulik takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Kulik misses.
Brightblade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kulik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Kulik sends Brightblade crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kulik is motioning to the referee to let Brightblade up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Brightblade is rocked!
Kulik connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Brightblade covering up! Kulik comes in with a big uppercut and Brightblade goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vasiliy Kulik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Kulik avoids the head kick by Fring.
Kulik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulik moves out of range as Fring throws a body kick.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring drops his hands momentarily and Kulik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Fring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulik. That snapped Fring's head back.
#ROC2#
Fring is rocked!
Fring is holding his hands too far apart here. Kulik throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fring is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasiliy Kulik!
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