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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov and Richard Kuklinski. Lapikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hells Bells . Anatoliy Lapikov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Anatoliy Lapikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lapikov darts in and clinches Kuklinski up against the cage.
Kuklinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lapikov walks away with a smile on his face. Kuklinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuklinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapikov forces Kuklinski back against the cage and clinches.
Lapikov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuklinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lapikov (4) vs (0) Kuklinski
Will Lapikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Kuklinski right now.
Lapikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
Lapikov is trying to stick to Kuklinski's back but Kuklinski is turning into Lapikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lapikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuklinski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapikov (4) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapikov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Lapikov keeps moving.
Kuklinski passes into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to stall here but Lapikov recovers full guard.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lapikov wants to sweep here but Kuklinski controlling him for the moment.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapikov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov is trying to push Kuklinski off with his feet but Kuklinski grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Lapikov's ankles and Lapikov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jarkko Kilpi and Chris Davison. Kilpi comes to the cage accompanied by Solid Base - I Like It. Davison has chosen Not Today by Sevendust as his entrance music. Jarkko Kilpi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilpi shoots for a takedown but Davison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davison fails with the takedown.
Davison clinches.
Kilpi tries to pull guard but Davison holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilpi drops back down to his feet.
Kilpi stops a takedown attempt from Davison.
Kilpi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davison is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Davison tries to pass.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Davison from controlling successfully.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Davison tries to pass.
Davison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison drops back looking for a leg! Kilpi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilpi manages to kick Davison off! Davison jumps back into Kilpi's guard.
Davison postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to sweep here but Davison controlling him for the moment.
Davison forces his way into half guard.
Davison prevents Kilpi from improving his position.
Davison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kilpi tries to get to full guard but Davison has control of the leg.
Davison seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is trying to keep Davison in close.
Davison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davison has managed to get both his arms back between Kilpi's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilpi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (0) Davison
Kilpi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Davison is keeping the position.
Davison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison 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.
Davison managing to control the position.
Davison is continuing to stall.
Davison 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davison can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Davison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davison is looking to improve his position.
Davison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpi is trying to control. Davison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davison trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but Davison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kilpi to get the leverage.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Davison won't allow it.
Kilpi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (5) vs (0) Davison
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davison is squirming around, avoiding Kilpi's attempts to control the action.
Davison 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: Kilpi (5) vs (2) Davison
Davison trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi working a defensive guard here.
Davison wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a triangle but Davison pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davison trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi wants to sweep but no luck.
Davison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davison defends well.
Davison passes Kilpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davison wants to control but Kilpi is keeping him busy.
Davison seems to be working for a kimura but Kilpi defends the submission attempt.
Davison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davison wants to pass to mount but Kilpi is defending the position.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is keeping busy.
Kilpi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi gets back to full guard.
Kilpi looking for a guillotine here but Davison defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davison wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
Kilpi is trying to keep Davison in close.
Davison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (5) vs (5) Davison
Kilpi seems a little lost for a moment, as Davison dominates the positioning.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to buck Davison off but Davison is having none of it.
Kilpi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kilpi (5) vs (7) Davison
Davison looking to control but Kilpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kilpi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davison looking to secure an arm triangle but Kilpi defends it well.
Davison tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is having none of it.
Kilpi 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: Kilpi (7) vs (7) Davison
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davison 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: Kilpi (7) vs (9) Davison
Kilpi is trying to control but can't.
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Davison sits in half guard.
Davison seems to be working for a kimura but Kilpi defends the submission attempt.
Davison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilpi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davison.
Kilpi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davison is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Davison jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (7) vs (12) Davison
Kilpi regains half guard.
Davison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilpi keeps working.
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is keeping busy.
Kilpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Davison.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davison wins on points by 12 to 7.
Our winner, Chris Davison, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Gites and Rauno Tynkkynen. Chooooooooon! I think Gites might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Above The Law . Tynkkynen has chosen Cow herd - Fields as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; John Gites! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tynkkynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gites swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tynkkynen drives through and clinches with Gites against the cage.
Gites jumps into guard, dragging Tynkkynen to the mat.
Tynkkynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tynkkynen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gites is keeping the position for now.
Gites 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: Gites (2) vs (0) Tynkkynen
Gites is looking for a kimura here.
Gites seems to be working for a kimura but Tynkkynen defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen wants to improve his position but Gites is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tynkkynen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gites wants to pass the guard but Tynkkynen is keeping the position.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
Tynkkynen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gites is one step ahead there.
Gites slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tynkkynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gites can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gites pushing down on Tynkkynen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tynkkynen is not content to let Gites control the position.
Gites is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gites'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.
Tynkkynen tries to roll over but Gites keeps him under control.
Gites is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tynkkynen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gites trying to mount his opponent but Tynkkynen defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tynkkynen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gites sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tynkkynen's guard.
Tynkkynen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gites is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gites avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gites wants to control from the top but Tynkkynen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gites (5) vs (0) Tynkkynen
Gites tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tynkkynen wants to control but Gites postures up.
Gites working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tynkkynen is trying to improve his position.
Gites wants to control but Tynkkynen is keeping him busy.
Gites in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tynkkynen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Gites!
A relieved looking John Gites 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazekage Kuro and Mohammed Jihad. Jihad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by America! Fuck Yeah!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kazekage Kuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mohammed Jihad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuro looks for a takedown but Jihad sprawls well.
Kuro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jihad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuro sets himself, and Jihad steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuro avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazekage Kuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jihad shoots in and bounces Kuro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuro (0) vs (2) Jihad
Jihad wants to control from the top but Kuro keeps moving.
Jihad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuro is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jihad passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuro trying to control but Jihad postures up.
Kuro wants to sweep but Jihad has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuro (0) vs (5) Jihad
Jihad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jihad 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 Kuro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuro is not content to let Jihad control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jihad wants to control but Kuro is keeping him busy.
Kuro 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.
Kuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jihad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jihad is trying to control. Kuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuro looking for submissions off his back.
Kuro wants to improve his position but Jihad is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jihad is working away from the top position though.
Jihad controlling the pace.
Jihad is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuro wants to improve his position but Jihad is controlling well.
Jihad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuro wants to control but Jihad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuro actively working from the bottom here.
Kuro has a hand on Jihad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jihad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuro (0) vs (8) Jihad
Jihad looking to control but Kuro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuro tries to improve his position but Jihad has taken his back! Jihad has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kuro tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jihad pushes Kuro away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kazekage Kuro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ahhhhh crap!'. |
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