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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rupert Whiston 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonnila to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonnila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston 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.
Whiston has Tonnila pulled in close to control his posture.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonnila stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston pulls Tonnila in close to prevent any damage.
Tonnila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonnila trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston trying to control the position here.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Tonnila controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston'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.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston is pulling down on Tonnila's head. It's preventing any offense from Tonnila, at least for the moment.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Tonnila is proving a slippery customer.
Tonnila is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Tonnila is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston has his hands on Tonnila's head, controlling the position.
Tonnila looking to pass the guard.
Tonnila stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonnila controls the pace.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Tonnila postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Tonnila from controlling successfully.
Tonnila tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonnila stands and throws Whiston's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Tonnila is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whiston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Whiston prevents Tonnila from moving into mount.
Whiston tries to buck Tonnila off but Tonnila is having none of it.
Tonnila is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston is holding Tonnila down, trying to stall.
A lull in the action here.
Whiston is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila staying calm.
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Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonnila working away.
Well,Whiston is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Whiston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tonnila prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonnila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonnila 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.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (5) Tonnila
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonnila is keeping the position for now.
Tonnila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Tonnila keeps moving.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonnila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (7) Tonnila
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston pulls Tonnila in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 7 to 2.
Karri Tonnila thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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