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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 610 p4p, 89 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4077 p4p, 380 weight class). Galanos comes into the arena with oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 10 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos looking to score a takedown here. Kuklinski is defending well but Galanos drives through and ends up in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
Galanos 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.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos'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.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Galanos pushes his legs off easily.
Kuklinski wants to control position but Galanos is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Kuklinski here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos 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:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4071 p4p, 369 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12260 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 10 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura rushes Kuklinski and presses him up against the cage.
Kuklinski has hold of one of Kimura's legs. Kimura is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuklinski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura looking to control.
Kuklinski is stalling in the full guard.
Kuklinski'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.
Kimura has control of Kuklinski's left arm, preventing Kuklinski from doing any damage.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looking to control.
Kimura has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Kuklinski prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura working for a triangle but Kuklinski defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Kimura working for a triangle but Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Kuklinski's head, controlling the position.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuklinski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski advances to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (0) Kimura
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kimura has recovered full guard.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura pulls Kuklinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuklinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuklinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kuklinski controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura has Kuklinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kuklinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (5) Kimura
Kuklinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (12) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura breaks Kuklinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (12) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kimura pushing down on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuklinski is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (14) vs (7) Kimura
Kuklinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Kimura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (14) vs (11) Kimura
Kimura wants to take Kuklinski's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura has hold of Kuklinski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kuklinski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuklinski avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuklinski won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Kuklinski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuklinski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (16) vs (11) Kimura
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (19) vs (11) Kimura
Kuklinski tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
Kuklinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuklinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura trying to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kuklinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Richard Kuklinski 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:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 7884 p4p, 548 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4021 p4p, 392 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard Kuklinski enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski feints and as Slevin raises his hands in defense, Kuklinski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Kuklinski
Slevin is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Kuklinski being controlled here momentarily.
Kuklinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slevin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Slevin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slevin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin 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: Slevin (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is not content to let Slevin control the position.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski is still trying to improve position.
Kuklinski trying to control from the bottom.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Slevin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is pulling down on Slevin's head. It's preventing any offense from Slevin, at least for the moment.
Slevin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski has his foot on Slevin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slevin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (4) Kuklinski
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuklinski trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Kuklinski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slevin 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.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski pushing down on Slevin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Slevin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (2) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but Slevin doesn't allow it.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to finish this one by submission but Slevin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuklinski.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Slevin stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Slevin is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Kuklinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski wants to take Slevin's back but he can't do it this time.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Slevin regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (7) Kuklinski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slevin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slevin pushes down on Kuklinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slevin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuklinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Slevin's head to control him but Slevin postures up.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Slevin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuklinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (7) vs (7) Kuklinski
Slevin controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control but Kuklinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
Slevin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Slevin controlling the pace for now.
Slevin wants to take his opponent's back but Kuklinski doesn't allow it.
Slevin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (10) vs (7) Kuklinski
Slevin keeps control of the position easily here as Kuklinski tries to buck him off.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
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.
Slevin keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Slevin has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuklinski tries to escape but Slevin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slevin avoiding Kuklinski 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuklinski rolls, trying to escape but Slevin keeps control of the position.
Slevin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kuklinski tries to roll but Slevin sticks to his back.
Slevin tightening his grip on Kuklinski, looking for the choke.
Kuklinski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to roll but Slevin sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Slevin tries to keep control of the position but Kuklinski is staying busy.
Kuklinski rolls, trying to escape but Slevin keeps control of the position.
Slevin controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Slevin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin controlling the position well here. Kuklinski rolled but Slevin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuklinski is in bad spot here.
Slevin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Slevin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Slevin keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Slevin.
Slevin not allowing Kuklinski to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slevin takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3999 p4p, 390 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 12194 p4p, 598 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 8 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuklinski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Starseed to the mat! Starseed manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Starseed
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kuklinski trying to move into half guard but instead Starseed has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Starseed
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (5) Starseed
Kuklinski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuklinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
I've been told that Starseed has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Kuklinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starseed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starseed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (6) vs (5) Starseed
Kuklinski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Starseed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Starseed for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuklinski controlling the positon.
Kuklinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Starseed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kuklinski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Starseed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Starseed for a finish.
Kuklinski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kuklinski is looking to control Starseed but Starseed is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kuklinski keeps control of the position easily here as Starseed tries to buck him off.
Starseed staying busy and making it hard for Kuklinski to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed can't escape the position.
Kuklinski working for the choke.
Starseed is trying to break free.
Kuklinski is looking for the choke from the back position but Starseed is controlling his hands well.
Will Kuklinski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuklinski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kuklinski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed prevents Kuklinski from getting a body triangle.
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Starseed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Starseed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Starseed trying to control the action but Kuklinski just sinks the hooks in.
Starseed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuklinski content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Starseed is defending well.
Starseed is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is trying to control. Starseed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Starseed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starseed is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
Starseed is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Starseed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Starseed wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Starseed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuklinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuklinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (6) vs (9) Starseed
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski just trying to survive but Starseed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Kuklinski right now.
Starseed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuklinski's body.
Starseed tries to keep control of the position but Kuklinski is staying busy.
Starseed is not going to allow Kuklinski to sit and survive in this position.
Starseed controlling the position well here. Kuklinski rolled but Starseed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but not successfully.
Starseed is hanging on to Kuklinski's back as he tries to escape.
Starseed controlling from the back.
Kuklinski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Kuklinski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kuklinski right now.
Kuklinski wants to escape the position.
Starseed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kuklinski tries to escape the position.
Kuklinski breaks Starseed's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (9) Starseed
Kuklinski trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to move into half guard but instead Starseed has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (11) Starseed
Starseed 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.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
Kuklinski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but instead Starseed has moved into half guard.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed moves into full mount! Kuklinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (14) Starseed
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
Starseed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Starseed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuklinski is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to maintain the position but Starseed is very close to passing his half guard.
Starseed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuklinski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Starseed jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (17) Starseed
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuklinski keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed wins on points by 17 to 8.
Indigo Starseed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Event:
HBCC Sweet 16
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3981 p4p, 160 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 12167 p4p, 242 weight class). Richard Kuklinski 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 29 wins and 7 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Kuklinski.
Kuklinski decides to pull guard.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuklinski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Gracie postures up.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control but can't.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Kuklinski manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuklinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
Gracie prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kuklinski is holding on tight.
Kuklinski tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Kuklinski wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuklinski stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuklinski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (0) vs (9) Gracie
Kuklinski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuklinski tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is defending well.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (12) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes Kuklinski's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kuklinski is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (0) vs (15) Gracie
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuklinski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 15 to 0. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3935 p4p, 152 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4305 p4p, 138 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 28 wins and 7 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski 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: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is trying is best to control the position here.
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski postures up.
Claudiano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Claudiano has an active guard here but Kuklinski has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuklinski prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
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.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Claudiano is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Claudiano won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claudiano is trying to control but can't.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski pushes down on Claudiano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuklinski is controlling the pace.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claudiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuklinski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
Kuklinski trying to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claudiano tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
Claudiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuklinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Claudiano is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kuklinski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claudiano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuklinski working away.
Kuklinski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claudiano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (7) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski looking to control but Claudiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuklinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Claudiano is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kuklinski tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Claudiano regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claudiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Claudiano controlling the position well.
Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claudiano is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Claudiano is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
Claudiano gets back to full guard.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuklinski trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (12) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claudiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Kuklinski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claudiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski wants to advance to full mount but Claudiano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kuklinski passes Claudiano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Claudiano is trying is best to control the position here.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (0) Claudiano
Kuklinski controlling the position from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano stops Kuklinski from passing to mount.
Claudiano is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski swings around for an armbar but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (2) Claudiano
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Claudiano trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (17) vs (2) Claudiano
Kuklinski 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!
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano controlling Kuklinski's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3903 p4p, 141 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17546 p4p, 161 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuklinski defends it nicely.
Dominguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuklinski sprawls well. He's pushed Dominguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pablo Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuklinski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez 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.
Kuklinski is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Dominguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dominguez manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Dominguez's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuklinski pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominguez's guard.
Kuklinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Dominguez won't allow it.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez 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.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Dominguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dominguez manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Kuklinski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominguez passes into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuklinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is defending well.
Dominguez stalling.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kuklinski is holding on for dear life with his 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.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (2) Dominguez
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (4) Dominguez
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez pushes down on Kuklinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kuklinski defending well.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Dominguez is thwarting Kuklinski's attempts to control the position.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kuklinski defending well.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kuklinski is defending the position.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kuklinski defends it.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez is stalling here. Kuklinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuklinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuklinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (6) Dominguez
Kuklinski trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (9) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 9 to 8.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3838 p4p, 141 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 6491 p4p, 193 weight class). Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 27 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Carmo tries to sprawl out of it but Kuklinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Carmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmo closes the distance and pushes Kuklinski back into the ropes.
Kuklinski manages to pull guard.
Kuklinski working for a triangle but Carmo defends it easily.
Kuklinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Kuklinski's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski is trying to keep Carmo in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Carmo
Carmo is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Carmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carmo is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuklinski is taking a breather. Carmo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Carmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carmo wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carmo defends it well.
Kuklinski trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carmo is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carmo.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Carmo is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski is trying to control. Carmo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuklinski prevents Carmo from improving his position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Carmo is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Carmo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmo avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura here.
Carmo tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Carmo won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is in trouble now - Kuklinski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Carmo
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carmo is looking to escape.
Kuklinski controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Carmo to control.
Carmo is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Carmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carmo stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Carmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Carmo is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine from mount but Carmo is having none of it.
Carmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carmo is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski moves into full mount! Carmo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (0) Carmo
Carmo 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: Kuklinski (8) vs (2) Carmo
Carmo wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Carmo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kuklinski doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Carmo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kuklinski - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski 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:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3622 p4p, 371 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 868 p4p, 91 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Case moves in looking to clinch but Kuklinski pushes him off.
Case clinches up against the cage.
Case is trying to pull guard but Kuklinski has him pressed against the cage.
Case fails to pull guard.
Kuklinski pulls guard effortlessly.
Kuklinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuklinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Case has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuklinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Case manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Case
Kuklinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuklinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case 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.
Kuklinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Case can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Case could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuklinski has cracked it and Case is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Richard Kuklinski 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:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3382 p4p, 344 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3584 p4p, 362 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski shoots in but Grundy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grundy rushes Kuklinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuklinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuklinski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grundy tightens his grip and picks Kuklinski up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuklinski manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski trying to control the position here.
Kuklinski 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.
Grundy is stalling in the full guard.
Grundy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grundy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Kuklinski
Grundy wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grundy is pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuklinski is holding on for now.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Grundy is trying to control. Kuklinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to stall here but Kuklinski recovers full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Grundy pushes his legs off easily.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Grundy looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Kuklinski
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Grundy is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Grundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (7) vs (2) Kuklinski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is looking to sweep but instead, Grundy has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grundy passes into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuklinski avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Kuklinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Kuklinski manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Grundy controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy passes Kuklinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Grundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski 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.
Still in half guard, Grundy seems content to control.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Grundy'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Grundy trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grundy is one step ahead there.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself.
Grundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
Grundy won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (7) vs (4) Kuklinski
Grundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuklinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuklinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuklinski stands and throws Grundy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (7) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy struggling a bit here.
Grundy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuklinski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grundy (7) vs (9) Kuklinski
Grundy wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Grundy is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Grundy to control.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
It looks like Kuklinski 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.
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
Kuklinski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grundy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Grundy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuklinski off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (11) vs (9) Kuklinski
Grundy doesn't have the hooks in and Kuklinski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (11) vs (11) Kuklinski
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kuklinski escapes and throws Grundy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (11) vs (14) Kuklinski
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grundy (11) vs (16) Kuklinski
Kuklinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy prevents Kuklinski from taking his back.
Grundy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grundy has given up his back here. Will Kuklinski look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (11) vs (19) Kuklinski
Kuklinski working for the choke.
Grundy wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuklinski gets his hands free.
Kuklinski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grundy is defending well though. Kuklinski let's go of the attempt for now.
Kuklinski is trying to stick to Grundy's back but Grundy is turning into Kuklinski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuklinski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grundy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (13) vs (19) Kuklinski
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (16) vs (19) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to bench press Grundy off him but Grundy keeps the position.
Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuklinski keeps working.
Kuklinski wants to control but Grundy postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the position but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Grundy is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Grundy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Grundy controlling him for the moment.
Grundy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (19) vs (19) Kuklinski
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kuklinski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kuklinski wins on points by 20 to 19. Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski 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:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3535 p4p, 366 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13653 p4p, 724 weight class). Richard Kuklinski 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuklinski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuklinski showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuklinski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski 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.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to pass Kimura's guard but actually Kimura recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuklinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura 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: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Kimura
Kuklinski's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Kimura
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuklinski tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Kimura has control of Kuklinski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuklinski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski 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: Kuklinski (7) vs (5) Kimura
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kuklinski slips nicely into half guard.
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuklinski pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuklinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuklinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Kuklinski tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski looking for a submission but Kimura manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuklinski passes into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura trying to control but Kuklinski postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Kuklinski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (5) Kimura
Kuklinski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (15) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski fails to move to back control.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski 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:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3397 p4p, 363 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 3307 p4p, 350 weight class). Tupu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Youth Of The Nation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuklinski to the ground. Tupu is now in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Tupu
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tupu sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kuklinski doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Tupu paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kuklinski - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3484 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 301 p4p, 42 weight class). Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 23 wins and 5 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuklinski's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski is trying to control but can't.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Galanos 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.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Galanos has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (5) Galanos
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Galanos jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (8) Galanos
Kuklinski tries to improve position but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Kuklinski is right now.
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling the position well.
Kuklinski wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski trying to control here.
Kuklinski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Galanos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (11) Galanos
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kuklinski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Galanos prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping him busy.
Galanos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (14) Galanos
Kuklinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski can't escape the position.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Galanos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuklinski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kuklinski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuklinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuklinski.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski has an active guard here but Galanos has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (17) Galanos
Galanos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuklinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to improve position but can't.
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Galanos tries to move to mount but Kuklinski blocks the move with his legs.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski gets full guard.
Kuklinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuklinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanos has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 17 to 0.
Hero Galanos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 1329 p4p, 197 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3429 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Korn - Hey Daddy. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandar Kamenov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kamenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuklinski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamenov.
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenov (0) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kamenov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
Kamenov is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenov trying to control from the bottom.
Kuklinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kamenov 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.
Kamenov trying to control here.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Kamenov is defending the position.
Kamenov trying to hold on to Kuklinski's head to control him but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuklinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Kamenov is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov trying to hold on to Kuklinski's head to control him but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenov defends it well.
Kamenov is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
Kamenov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Kuklinski seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenov defends the submission attempt.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenov keeps working.
Kamenov trying to control here.
Kamenov tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski is keen to just control but Kamenov is a slippery customer.
Kamenov keeping hold of Kuklinski's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuklinski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenov (0) vs (5) Kuklinski
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but Kamenov doesn't allow it.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
Kamenov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenov is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kamenov is having none of it.
Kamenov tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine from mount but Kamenov is having none of it.
Kuklinski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kamenov turns into him and now he's in Kuklinski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenov (2) vs (5) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklinski controls Kamenov momentarily but Kamenov frees himself.
Kamenov stands and throws Kuklinski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenov (5) vs (5) Kuklinski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kamenov's best efforts.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kamenov postures up.
Kuklinski gets full guard.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenov (5) vs (7) Kuklinski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov looking to control.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenov is pulling down on Kuklinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuklinski, at least for the moment.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenov (5) vs (10) Kuklinski
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamenov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kamenov sneaks back into half guard.
Kamenov wants to control but Kuklinski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenov (5) vs (13) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuklinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuklinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kamenov tries to buck Kuklinski off but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
Kamenov sneaks back into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuklinski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenov (5) vs (16) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is looking to work his way around to Kamenov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenov is looking to escape.
Kamenov tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenov is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski trying to control but Kamenov is having none of it.
Kamenov tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuklinski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kamenov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuklinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamenov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuklinski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamenov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kamenov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenov keeps working.
Kamenov prevents Kuklinski from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski wins on points by 16 to 5.
An out of breath Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3410 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ciprianni (ranked 3491 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ciprianni rushes Kuklinski and presses him up against the cage.
Ciprianni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuklinski is trying to pull guard but Ciprianni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ciprianni has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuklinski is trying to keep an underhook but Ciprianni manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Ciprianni
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.
Ciprianni is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Ciprianni is looking for submissions but instead, Kuklinski has regained full guard.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Ciprianni
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ciprianni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ciprianni is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski working away.
Ciprianni tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Ciprianni struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Ciprianni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciprianni stops Kuklinski from passing to mount.
Kuklinski gets to mount! Ciprianni was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (7) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni is in no mood to give up.
Ciprianni is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuklinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ciprianni is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ciprianni is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is defending well.
Ciprianni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Ciprianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciprianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Ciprianni keeping control of the position.
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Ciprianni is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuklinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ciprianni! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is working to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ciprianni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ciprianni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciprianni is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuklinski defends well.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Kuklinski postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is defending well.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Kuklinski stalling.
Ciprianni won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprianni is retaining full guard.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuklinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciprianni actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ciprianni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Ciprianni defends it.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Ciprianni pulls Kuklinski in close to prevent any damage.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (2) Ciprianni
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get an arm triangle but Ciprianni is defending well.
Kuklinski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (15) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is looking to get to half guard.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni frees his head quite easily.
Ciprianni tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position but Kuklinski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ciprianni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Ciprianni is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Ciprianni working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski wants to take Ciprianni's back here but Ciprianni is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuklinski stays in close to Ciprianni's body and controls the position.
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuklinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (18) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ciprianni, who protects the arm well.
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (20) vs (2) Ciprianni
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuklinski working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni is in no mood to give up.
Kuklinski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ciprianni to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (23) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is in bad spot here.
Ciprianni breaks Kuklinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (23) vs (4) Ciprianni
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski 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: Kuklinski (25) vs (4) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kuklinski seems content to control.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciprianni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Ciprianni is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to stall here but Ciprianni recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski pushing down on Ciprianni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 213 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3271 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski gets tackled into the cage by Fokin. Fokin maintains the clinch.
Fokin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
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.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Fokin defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
Fokin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fokin has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski pulls Fokin in to control the position.
Fokin 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.
Kuklinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski has gone for a leg lock! Fokin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (2) Kuklinski
Fokin is stalling in the full guard.
Kuklinski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fokin escapes and throws Kuklinski's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is being controlled here.
Kuklinski wants to control but Fokin postures up.
Kuklinski tries to buck Fokin off but Fokin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controls the position.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuklinski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fokin is now in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Fokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fokin in particular looking to stall.
Fokin trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
Kuklinski won't allow Fokin to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to get back to full guard but Fokin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (10) vs (2) Kuklinski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuklinski is trying to escape the mount but Fokin keeps good control and instead manages to take Kuklinski's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (13) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fokin's guard. Nice work there by Kuklinski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (13) vs (4) Kuklinski
Kuklinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (13) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski trying to control the position but Fokin is working away.
Fokin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fokin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Fokin defending well.
Kuklinski prevents Fokin from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Fokin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuklinski is trying to control. Fokin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fokin actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuklinski trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin 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: Fokin (15) vs (7) Kuklinski
Fokin prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is still trying to improve position.
Kuklinski is trying to control Fokin's posture. Fokin takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kuklinski! Fokin is rotating here... this could be the end... Kuklinski is out! Fokin has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Georgy Fokin!
Our winner, Georgy Fokin, 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:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3263 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hinton (ranked 3715 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Kuklinski 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marvin Hinton!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hinton gets a clinch.
Kuklinski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kuklinski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuklinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hinton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski has control of Hinton's left arm, preventing Hinton from doing any damage.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hinton has gone for a leg lock! Kuklinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hinton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Hinton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuklinski has picked Hinton up and slammed him! Hinton can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuklinski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Hinton
Hinton 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.
Kuklinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hinton, who protects the arm well.
Hinton is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton is looking for a sweep.
Hinton is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Hinton can't do much from the bottom here.
Hinton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (7) vs (0) Hinton
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinton is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski wants to take Hinton's back here but Hinton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kuklinski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kuklinski has control of Hinton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hinton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski trying to control but Hinton is having none of it.
Hinton is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hinton prevents Kuklinski from taking his back.
Hinton is looking to improve his position but Kuklinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Hinton is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinton tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is looking to work his way around to Hinton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hinton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hinton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hinton wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski looking to secure an arm triangle but Hinton defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is looking to get to half guard.
Hinton tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuklinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hinton working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Hinton to control.
Kuklinski has hold of Hinton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hinton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is stalling here but it's allowed Hinton to get half guard.
Kuklinski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (0) Hinton
You can see the frustration on Hinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hinton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Hinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski tries to pass to full mount but Hinton defends it.
Hinton is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hinton tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski trying to control from Hinton's half guard. Hinton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hinton trying to control the position.
Kuklinski is stalling in the full guard.
Hinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuklinski content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is trying to hold Kuklinski in close to prevent damage but Kuklinski has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Hinton defends it.
Hinton is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hinton avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hinton defends it well.
Kuklinski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (0) Hinton
Kuklinski looking to control but Hinton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hinton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hinton is trying to control but can't.
Hinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hinton won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Hinton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hinton tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hinton still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hinton 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: Kuklinski (13) vs (4) Hinton
Hinton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hinton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Hinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuklinski is holding on for now.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Hinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hinton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hinton tries to pass to full mount but Kuklinski defends it.
Kuklinski wants to control but Hinton is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hinton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hinton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuklinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuklinski wants to control but Hinton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hinton is looking to pass Kuklinski's guard but actually Kuklinski recovers to full guard.
Hinton trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controls Hinton momentarily but Hinton frees himself.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Hinton defends easily.
Hinton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Hinton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hinton has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (4) Hinton
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
Hinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Hinton looking to control.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Hinton is keeping the position.
Kuklinski trying to control but Hinton is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hinton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski postures up.
Hinton can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hinton is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Hinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Hinton defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Sharky Shark. Shark has chosen Stand My Ground as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sharky Shark has the eye of the tiger 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 19 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Kuklinski with that takedown attempt.
Kuklinski gets a double leg takedown into Shark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Shark
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark pulls Kuklinski in to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Kuklinski trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Shark trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Kuklinski uses his free foot to push down on Shark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shark. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Shark
Shark is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shark is looking to escape.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shark is now in Kuklinski's guard. A big mistake from Kuklinski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Shark
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shark is posturing up here but Kuklinski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shark tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shark has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Maxim Bok. Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 18 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok misses with a takedown
so Kuklinski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Bok
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Bok
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuklinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (2) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (4) Bok
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Bok is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok pushing down on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Kuklinski is defending well.
Kuklinski moves into full guard.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuklinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (6) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking to control but Kuklinski passes into half guard.
Kuklinski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (4) Bok
You can see the frustration on Bok's face as Kuklinski controls the position.
Bok is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok 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.
Bok is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Bok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
Kuklinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuklinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Bok is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (6) Bok
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuklinski's guard.
Kuklinski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bok manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (9) Bok
Kuklinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Bok is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Bok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Kuklinski defends it.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Bok defends easily.
Bok trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Bok advances to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuklinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Bok prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (9) vs (12) Bok
Kuklinski struggling a bit here.
Bok trying to control the position but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuklinski defends it well.
Bok is stalling here. Kuklinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuklinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (12) Bok
Kuklinski trying to control the position but Bok is working away.
Kuklinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Kuklinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok is being controlled here.
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (15) vs (12) Bok
Bok regains half guard.
Well, if Kuklinski 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.
Bok manages to get to full guard.
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Kuklinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuklinski looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (14) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes Kuklinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh. Kuklinski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Our winner, Richard Kuklinski, 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xander Machado and Richard Kuklinski. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Xander Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuklinski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado rushes Kuklinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuklinski.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Machado pulls Kuklinski into guard.
Kuklinski stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Machado has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Machado's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado'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.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Kuklinski 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.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
Machado preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuklinski 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski is trying to keep Machado in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machado dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (4) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Machado is looking to advance position but Kuklinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Machado (4) vs (6) Kuklinski
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Machado tries to reverse the position but Kuklinski maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
Kuklinski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Machado (4) vs (9) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is persistently looking for the submission but Machado is defending it well.
Machado rolls, trying to escape but Kuklinski keeps control of the position.
Will Kuklinski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuklinski is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Machado taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kuklinski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
An out of breath Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Jarkko Kilpi. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski clinches with his opponent.
Kilpi jumps guard but Kuklinski stands there with Kilpi around his waist. Kilpi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuklinski jumps into guard, dragging Kilpi to the mat.
My spies in The Iron Palace inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuklinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kilpi controls the pace.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilpi has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpi is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi stays in close to Kuklinski's body and controls the position.
Kilpi passes Kuklinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuklinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Kilpi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (3) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to control but Kuklinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilpi looking to control but Kuklinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kilpi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuklinski just holding on.
Kilpi wants to control the pace but Kuklinski is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Kilpi looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Kilpi tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kilpi tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Kilpi looking to secure an arm triangle but Kuklinski defends it well.
Kuklinski can't escape the position.
Kilpi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kuklinski has worked his arm free - good work by Kuklinski!
Kuklinski wants to control but Kilpi postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuklinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuklinski manages to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuklinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kilpi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kilpi has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (3) Kilpi
Kilpi looking for subs off his back but Kuklinski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kilpi looking for subs from the bottom but Kuklinski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (3) Kilpi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Kilpi to control.
Kilpi gets back to half guard.
Kilpi is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kilpi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuklinski is staying active.
Kuklinski is keen to just control but Kilpi is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski trying to control from Kilpi's half guard. Kilpi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kuklinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kilpi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuklinski defends well.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control here.
Kilpi is pressing down on Kuklinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a triangle but Kuklinski pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpi is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kilpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski pulls Kilpi in to control the position.
Kilpi won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuklinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuklinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi looking for a guillotine here but Kuklinski defends easily.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kilpi's guard.
Kuklinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilpi gets full guard.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuklinski defends well.
Kuklinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuklinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (7) Kilpi
Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Richard Kuklinski, 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Greco Roman. Greco Roman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 15 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roman fails to land the takedown.
Roman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuklinski is trying to defend but Roman 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: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Roman
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman 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.
Kuklinski is positioning himself well to prevent Roman advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Roman is looking to work his way around to Kuklinski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roman avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman fails to move to back control.
Kuklinski tries to reverse the position but Roman maintains control.
Roman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuklinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuklinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has his hands clasped together around Roman's back. He's all about the action.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman 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.
Roman wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roman has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski controlling the position.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuklinski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (5) Roman
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuklinski wants to take Roman's back but he can't do it this time.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roman is surviving well by controlling Kuklinski's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Kuklinski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (11) vs (5) Roman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roman showing good submission defense here.
Roman 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 Kuklinski gets his way!
Kuklinski trying to control.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuklinski.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents Kuklinski from getting a body triangle.
Roman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Roman frees his head quite easily.
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
Roman regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to advance to full mount but Roman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
Kuklinski is really struggling to control Roman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roman won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuklinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman wants to improve his position but Kuklinski is controlling well.
Kuklinski controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and A J Hearts. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (4) Hearts
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.
Kuklinski gets full guard.
Kuklinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinski looking to control.
Hearts passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (7) Hearts
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kuklinski can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face as Hearts controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuklinski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (0) vs (9) Hearts
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Hearts prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Kuklinski 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 Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (12) Hearts
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski being controlled for a moment.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hearts is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (0) vs (14) Hearts
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hearts avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
Hearts controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Hearts pushes him away.
Hearts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski is trying to control Hearts's posture but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (17) Hearts
Hearts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Hearts is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to stall here but Hearts recovers full guard.
Kuklinski pushes down on Hearts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hearts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Hearts desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Kuklinski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine from mount but Hearts is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hearts regains half guard.
Hearts is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hearts tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Hearts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips nicely into half guard.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Hearts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski trying to control from half guard but Hearts is working away.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Hearts is squirming around nicely.
Hearts 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: Kuklinski (11) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski doesn't have the hooks in and Hearts manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (11) vs (19) Hearts
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hearts advances to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski working for submissions but it's allowed Hearts to get to half guard.
Hearts is taking a breather. Kuklinski 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Hearts is thwarting Kuklinski's attempts to control the position.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Hearts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hearts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (11) vs (22) Hearts
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (11) vs (24) Hearts
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 24 to 11.
A J Hearts is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking A J Hearts 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and James Raban. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuklinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinski drags the fight down to the ground.
Raban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Raban 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.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raban defends it easily.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Raban defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Raban
Raban trying to control the position.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuklinski pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski 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.
Raban has a hand on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuklinski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Raban
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban tries to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Raban is holding on tight.
Raban wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
Raban wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Raban is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Raban has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Raban! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Raban
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raban is one step ahead there.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Raban postures up.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but instead Raban has moved into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Raban.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Raban won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Raban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuklinski controls Raban momentarily but Raban frees himself.
Kuklinski has his hands on Raban's head, controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Raban got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raban has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raban can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raban looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (2) Raban
Kuklinski 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.
Raban keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuklinski has managed to get both his arms back between Raban's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Raban has control of Kuklinski's left arm, preventing Kuklinski from doing any damage.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (2) Raban
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Raban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raban wants to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski wants to control but Raban is keeping him busy.
Raban regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raban trying to hold on to Kuklinski's head to control him but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski 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.
Raban is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raban is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (2) Raban
Kuklinski takes Raban's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Raban is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (16) vs (2) Raban
Kuklinski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kuklinski keeps control of the position as Raban tries to break free.
Kuklinski looking to break Raban's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Raban remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuklinski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to keep control of the position but Raban is staying busy.
Raban rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Raban slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raban trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raban is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raban keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Raban is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban has Kuklinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is really struggling to control Raban but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raban is controlling Kuklinski's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raban is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Hector Davis. Hector Davis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hector Davis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski gets caught napping as Davis dives in and scores a takedown. Kuklinski manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Davis
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
Kuklinski 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: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Davis
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kuklinski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuklinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis trying to hold on to Kuklinski's head to control him but Kuklinski postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Davis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuklinski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuklinski wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Davis trying to control here.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuklinski trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
Kuklinski is looking for submissions but instead, Davis has regained full guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuklinski not doing much here.
Kuklinski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davis for as long as he can get away with.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
Kuklinski is working for an americana but Davis has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kuklinski was thinking about the submission.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis trying to get back to full guard but Kuklinski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Davis
Kuklinski trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is really struggling to control Davis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuklinski controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski wants to finish this one by submission but Davis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking to secure an arm triangle but Davis defends it well.
Davis wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski working for a guillotine from mount but Davis is in no mood to give up.
Kuklinski trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski fails to move to back control.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Kuklinski looking to secure an arm triangle but Davis defends it well.
Kuklinski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Davis prevents Kuklinski from moving into mount.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski happy to just control the position for now.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
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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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Rickson Dredd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski has managed to clinch.
Kuklinski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dredd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuklinski manages to pull guard.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Dredd pushes down on Kuklinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dredd wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dredd trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Dredd passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (3) Dredd
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Dredd has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dredd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kuklinski is surviving well by controlling Dredd's body position as best he can.
Kuklinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dredd trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dredd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dredd's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (3) Dredd
Kuklinski has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dredd is defending well but eventually Kuklinski manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dredd has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Kuklinski!
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dom Danky and Richard Kuklinski. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dom Danky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Danky moves into the clinch successfully.
Danky wants the takedown. Kuklinski is fighting it off but Danky persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuklinski's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danky defends it easily.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Danky defends easily.
Danky 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.
Danky drops back looking for a leg! Kuklinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuklinski manages to kick Danky off! Danky jumps back into Kuklinski's guard.
Danky 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.
Danky postures up.
Kuklinski has his foot on Danky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danky works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky passes into half guard.
Danky trying to mount his opponent but Kuklinski defends it.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Danky has control of the leg.
Danky seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Danky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuklinski is just riding it out for now. Danky eventually gives up the hold.
Danky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuklinski has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danky tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danky defends it easily.
Danky forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Danky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danky has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Danky keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Kuklinski stopping the sweep attempt from Danky.
Danky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuklinski has managed to get both his arms back between Danky's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuklinski passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuklinski in particular looking to stall.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Danky defending well.
Danky is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kuklinski seems content to control.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuklinski uses his free foot to push down on Danky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danky. Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (2) vs (5) Kuklinski
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski tries to control but Danky wriggling away.
Kuklinski mounts Danky! Really nice guard pass there!
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
Danky tries to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Kuklinski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Danky has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Danky! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (4) vs (5) Kuklinski
Danky wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Danky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuklinski working for a triangle but Danky defends it easily.
Danky looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danky manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (4) vs (7) Kuklinski
Danky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (6) vs (7) Kuklinski
Danky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuklinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuklinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuklinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (6) vs (11) Kuklinski
Kuklinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuklinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danky, who protects the arm well.
Kuklinski tries to advance to mount but can't.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Kuklinski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danky seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuklinski dominates the positioning.
Danky sneaks back into half guard.
Danky wants to improve his position but Kuklinski is controlling well.
Kuklinski is just content to waste time from the top position. Danky takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kuklinski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuklinski wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Danky looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danky.
Danky working a defensive guard here.
Danky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuklinski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Danky can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuklinski passes into side control, despite Danky's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (6) vs (14) Kuklinski
Danky prevents Kuklinski from improving position.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danky keeps working.
Danky prevents Kuklinski from moving into mount.
Kuklinski controlling the position from side mount.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danky keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Danky tries to improve position but can't.
Kuklinski tries for a kimura but Danky is defending well.
Danky is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Danky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Danky is looking to reverse 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.
Danky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuklinski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Danky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuklinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danky stops Kuklinski from passing to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Danky tries to buck Kuklinski off but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Danky is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Kuklinski is staying tight to Danky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Danky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kuklinski has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kuklinski pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Danky is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Kuklinski lands a big shot that drops Hunt! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Hunt is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fedor Hunt has been cut.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Kuklinski finish him?
Kuklinski postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hunt covers up, he's hurt! Kuklinski keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kuklinski and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kuklinski can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and Richard Kuklinski. 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 9 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinski tightens his grip and picks Roman up, before dumping him to the ground. Roman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Kuklinski
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Kuklinski stopping the sweep attempt from Roman.
Kuklinski looking to sit in guard and control but Roman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuklinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roman.
Kuklinski trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman content to control rather than advance.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is looking for a kimura here.
Roman prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Kuklinski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roman jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Roman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roman'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.
Roman won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Roman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Kuklinski is pulling down on Roman's head to control his posture.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (5) vs (4) Kuklinski
Roman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kuklinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roman's body to avoid the submission. Roman has instead reached around Kuklinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Davison and Richard Kuklinski. Davison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Today by Sevendust. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Chris Davison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuklinski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davison (0) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Davison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuklinski has Davison in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davison (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Davison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuklinski has Davison pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski has his foot on Davison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davison works his way back into a safe position though.
Davison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Kuklinski wants to hit a switch here but Davison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuklinski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Davison (5) vs (2) Kuklinski
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski gets back to half guard.
Davison seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to maintain the position but Davison is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski moves into full guard.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Davison from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuklinski is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Davison (8) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to buck Davison off but Davison is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuklinski, who protects the arm well.
Davison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuklinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuklinski tries to buck Davison off but Davison is having none of it.
Davison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuklinski is not content to let Davison control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to control Davison's posture but Davison avoids it.
Davison is looking to take a break and control but Kuklinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is looking to reverse the position.
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Davison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davison stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Davison looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davison (8) vs (4) Kuklinski
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davison is trying to control the position but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison 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.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Davison keeps moving.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Davison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davison is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski trying to control from half guard but Davison is working away.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Davison defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davison! Score +3 for passing guard: Davison (8) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Davison frees his head quite easily.
Davison is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davison has given up his back. Will we see Kuklinski going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Davison (8) vs (10) Kuklinski
Davison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kuklinski is looking for a choke. Davison gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Davison manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davison (10) vs (10) Kuklinski
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davison has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davison (10) vs (12) Kuklinski
Kuklinski trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Davison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davison is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davison is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Still in half guard, Kuklinski seems content to control.
Davison gets full guard.
Kuklinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuklinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuklinski has managed to get both his arms back between Davison's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davison is keeping the position for now.
Davison controlling the position.
Davison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davison's guard.
Kuklinski seems to be working for a kimura but Davison defends the submission attempt.
Davison is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davison (10) vs (15) Kuklinski
Kuklinski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Davison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davison (12) vs (15) Kuklinski
Kuklinski has his foot on Davison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davison works his way back into a safe position though.
Davison wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davison defends well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davison looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuklinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davison (12) vs (17) Kuklinski
Davison keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Davison looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski won't allow Davison to sweep him here.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Davison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuklinski controls the pace.
Kuklinski trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski wins on points by 17 to 12.
Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
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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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn and Richard Kuklinski. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel Penn 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: Steel Penn (4) vs (0) Kuklinski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski can't escape the position.
Kuklinski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Steel Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (0) Kuklinski
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Kuklinski is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuklinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuklinski is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn working away.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Kuklinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuklinski manages to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Kuklinski is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuklinski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuklinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuklinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuklinski looking to control.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Steel Penn passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping control of the position.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Steel Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuklinski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (0) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuklinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Kuklinski is defending well.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but Kuklinski denies him.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuklinski avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Kuklinski looking to control.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuklinski's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuklinski is holding on for now.
Steel Penn moves into full mount! Kuklinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (13) vs (0) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to improve his position but Steel Penn has taken his back! Steel Penn has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kuklinski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel Penn pushes Kuklinski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn 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:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Tatton Chantry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chantry 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: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Chantry
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chantry wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Chantry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Signature Martial Arts inform me that Chantry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chantry is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is not content to let Chantry control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Chantry is tapping! Great win for Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Kuklinski!
A relieved looking Richard Kuklinski 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:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Mctanned and Richard Kuklinski. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paul Mctanned! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski gets a clinch.
Mctanned tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuklinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mctanned gets control of Kuklinski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mctanned will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mctanned is keeping the position for now.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mctanned seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mctanned 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: Mctanned (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mctanned pulls his head out easily.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Mctanned has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctanned trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Mctanned performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is not content to let Mctanned control the position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Mctanned is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Mctanned is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski is trying to control but Mctanned manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mctanned (5) vs (0) Kuklinski
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Mctanned tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuklinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mctanned is looking to take a break and control but Kuklinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Mctanned's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mctanned (8) vs (0) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to improve position but can't.
Mctanned goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuklinski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mctanned but great work by Kuklinski. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mctanned (8) vs (4) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mctanned is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuklinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mctanned (8) vs (6) Kuklinski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mctanned is trying desperately to improve position.
Mctanned is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Kuklinski controlling from mount.
Kuklinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mctanned has his hands clasped together but Kuklinski breaks the hold and Mctanned is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Paul Mctanned spoke after the fight, saying 'The Future is retiring from MMA'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Wiener Wacker. On his way into the cage it seems that Richard Kuklinski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Richard Kuklinski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wacker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuklinski tries to sprawl out of it but Wacker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuklinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuklinski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wacker sprawls and moves away.
Wacker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wacker shoots in but Kuklinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richard Kuklinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Kuklinski drives through and clinches with Wacker against the cage.
Kuklinski has Wacker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kuklinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wacker tumbling to the mat - Kuklinski dives into Wacker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Wacker
Wacker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuklinski has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski prevents Wacker from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuklinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuklinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (4) Wacker
Wacker controlling well, preventing Kuklinski from escaping the position.
Wacker looking for the RNC.
Wacker is hanging on to Kuklinski's back as he tries to escape.
Kuklinski is having to fend off submission attempts from Wacker, who is looking to sink in the choke. Wacker doesn't have the hooks in though and Kuklinski manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (4) Wacker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski 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.
Wacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (4) Wacker
Kuklinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuklinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking to regain half guard here but Kuklinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuklinski advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (9) vs (4) Wacker
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wacker 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.
Wacker is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wacker looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker trying to control here.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Wacker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wacker manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinski passes Wacker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wacker is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wacker sees it coming and defends easily.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski wants to take a breather but Wacker is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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. Wacker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Kuklinski!
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski 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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