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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Putkilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Dickweed (ranked 1836 p4p, 0 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Erkki Putkilo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Putkilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dickweed as he avoids it easily.
Putkilo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dickweed pinned against the cage. Dickweed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Putkilo has his takedown stuffed
and Dickweed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Putkilo (0) vs (2) Dickweed
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Putkilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickweed content to control rather than advance.
Putkilo tries to get to full guard but Dickweed has control of the leg.
Dickweed is looking for a kimura but Putkilo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickweed to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putkilo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putkilo looking for submissions off his back.
Dickweed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed is looking to advance position but Putkilo won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Dickweed 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.
Putkilo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Dickweed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dickweed passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Putkilo (0) vs (5) Dickweed
Dickweed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Putkilo, who protects the arm well.
Putkilo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Putkilo (0) vs (7) Dickweed
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed wants to control the pace but Putkilo is squirming around nicely.
Putkilo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickweed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dickweed is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Putkilo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Putkilo (0) vs (10) Dickweed
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Dickweed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Putkilo is defending well though. Dickweed let's go of the attempt for now.
Dickweed working for a choke but Putkilo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo prevents Dickweed from getting a body triangle.
Dickweed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Putkilo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Putkilo for a finish.
Putkilo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dickweed's guard. Nice work there by Putkilo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putkilo (2) vs (10) Dickweed
Putkilo wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed seems keen to control Putkilo's posture.
Let's hope that Dickweed 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickweed is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putkilo (2) vs (12) Dickweed
Putkilo is trying to control the position but Dickweed postures up.
Putkilo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickweed defends it easily.
Putkilo has his foot on Dickweed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickweed works his way back into a safe position though.
Putkilo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickweed is one step ahead there.
Dickweed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putkilo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo has his hands on Dickweed's head, controlling the position.
Putkilo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickweed trying to control but Putkilo is working from the bottom.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Putkilo is keeping the position.
Putkilo looking for a guillotine here but Dickweed defends easily.
Putkilo keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickweed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickweed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Putkilo keeping moving, preventing Dickweed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
Dickweed stands and throws Putkilo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Putkilo (2) vs (15) Dickweed
Dickweed tries to move to mount but Putkilo blocks the move with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Putkilo tries to improve position but can't.
Putkilo is not content to let Dickweed control the position.
Putkilo looking for a sweep but Dickweed has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Putkilo (2) vs (17) Dickweed
Putkilo is controlling an arm, preventing Dickweed from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Putkilo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Putkilo (2) vs (20) Dickweed
Putkilo is really stuck here.
Dickweed tries to keep control of the position but Putkilo is staying busy.
Putkilo can't escape the position.
Putkilo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Putkilo can't escape the position.
Dickweed controlling the pace for now.
Putkilo can't escape the position.
Dickweed tries to control but Putkilo wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo working to try and regain half guard.
Putkilo tries to hold on but Dickweed pushes him away.
Dickweed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dickweed controlling the pace for now.
Dickweed trying to control but Putkilo is having none of it.
Putkilo tries to reverse the position but Dickweed maintains control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to control but Putkilo is having none of it.
Putkilo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dickweed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putkilo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dickweed wants to control but Putkilo is keeping him busy.
Dickweed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Putkilo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dickweed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Putkilo trying to control but Dickweed postures up.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Putkilo is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed prevents Putkilo from improving his position.
Dickweed tries to pass to full mount but Putkilo defends it.
Putkilo wants to control but Dickweed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickweed controlling the action here.
Putkilo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickweed pulls his head out easily.
Dickweed prevents Putkilo from improving his position.
Dickweed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Putkilo sees it coming and defends easily.
Well,Putkilo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dickweed is looking for a kimura but Putkilo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickweed to get the leverage.
Putkilo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dickweed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dickweed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putkilo (6) vs (20) Dickweed
Putkilo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Putkilo has the hooks in. Dickweed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dickweed showing good submission defense here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo is hanging on to Dickweed's back as he tries to escape.
Dickweed staying busy and making it hard for Putkilo to control.
Dickweed trying to control the hands but Putkilo won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dickweed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dickweed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dickweed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dickweed is looking to control Putkilo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickweed avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dickweed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dickweed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putkilo wants to pass the guard but Dickweed is keeping the position.
Dickweed pulls Putkilo in close to prevent any damage.
Putkilo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickweed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickweed wins on points by 20 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 21805 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Putkilo (ranked 14988 p4p, 703 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Erkki Putkilo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putkilo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putkilo sprawls and moves away.
Putkilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putkilo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Putkilo
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Putkilo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putkilo wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Halo wants to improve his position but Putkilo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Putkilo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo's coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination 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.
Putkilo content to control rather than advance.
Putkilo wants to take a breather but Halo is having none of it.
Putkilo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo trying to hold on to Putkilo's head to control him but Putkilo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to improve his position but Putkilo is controlling well.
Halo wants to control but Putkilo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Putkilo not doing much here.
Putkilo is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Putkilo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo 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.
Putkilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Putkilo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo has control of Putkilo's left arm, preventing Putkilo from doing any damage.
Putkilo wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo is trying to control the position but Putkilo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo keeping full guard, as Putkilo tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Putkilo stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Putkilo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo working for a triangle but Putkilo defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putkilo is aware though and is defending well.
Halo is looking for a triangle but Putkilo pushes his legs off easily.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Putkilo from controlling successfully.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo is pulling down on Putkilo's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Putkilo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putkilo has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Putkilo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putkilo is one step ahead there.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo keeping full guard, as Putkilo tries to pass.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo pulls Putkilo in close to his closed guard and prevents Putkilo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo is looking for a triangle but Putkilo pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Putkilo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putkilo preventing the sweep.
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putkilo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is staying active underneath Putkilo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo won't allow Putkilo to pass to mount.
Putkilo looking for a submission but Halo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo keeping full guard, as Putkilo tries to pass.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Putkilo looking to pass the guard.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Putkilo
Putkilo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putkilo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putkilo has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Putkilo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Putkilo
Putkilo looks winded!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo trying to remain calm as Halo controls from the top position.
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo controls the position.
Halo wants to control for a moment but Putkilo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Putkilo trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putkilo keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo postures up.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Putkilo defends it.
Putkilo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Putkilo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo pushing down on Putkilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Putkilo defends the submission attempt.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putkilo is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Putkilo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putkilo keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Putkilo (ranked 15459 p4p, 772 weight class) and Abdul The Refugee (ranked 6811 p4p, 660 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Erkki Putkilo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abdul The Refugee!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The Refugee gets caught flat footed, as Putkilo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Putkilo (2) vs (0) The Refugee
Putkilo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Refugee can't keep his opponent in guard - Putkilo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putkilo trying to control the pace.
Putkilo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Refugee for as long as he can get away with.
Putkilo'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.
The Refugee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Refugee looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Refugee is looking to improve his position.
Putkilo moves into full mount! The Refugee won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Putkilo (5) vs (0) The Refugee
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putkilo controlling from mount.
The Refugee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Putkilo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Refugee is looking to escape.
The Refugee is trying to escape the mount.
Putkilo is looking to work his way around to The Refugee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Putkilo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Refugee regains half guard.
Putkilo trying to control the pace.
The Refugee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Refugee looking for a sweep. Not yet The Refugee, not yet.
Putkilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Refugee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Refugee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Refugee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Refugee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putkilo is one step ahead there.
Putkilo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but The Refugee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Refugee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putkilo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee can't keep his opponent in guard - Putkilo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Refugee is in trouble now - Putkilo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Putkilo (8) vs (0) The Refugee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putkilo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putkilo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Putkilo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Refugee is trying desperately to improve position.
Putkilo content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Refugee is looking to escape.
Putkilo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Refugee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Refugee gets back to half guard.
The Refugee wants to improve his position but Putkilo is controlling well.
Putkilo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Putkilo (11) vs (0) The Refugee
The Refugee is looking to get to half guard.
The Refugee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Putkilo (14) vs (0) The Refugee
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo is looking to control The Refugee but The Refugee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Putkilo is trying to stick to The Refugee's back but The Refugee is turning into Putkilo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Putkilo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Refugee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putkilo (14) vs (2) The Refugee
Putkilo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Refugee looking to pass the guard.
Putkilo has control of The Refugee's left arm, preventing The Refugee from doing any damage.
The Refugee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo controlling The Refugee's posture.
The Refugee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putkilo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Refugee has managed to get both his arms back between Putkilo's legs - danger averted.
The Refugee trying to control the position from guard on top but Putkilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Refugee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Refugee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putkilo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo keeping moving, preventing The Refugee from controlling successfully.
Putkilo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Putkilo controls The Refugee momentarily but The Refugee frees himself.
The Refugee sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Refugee looking to pass the guard.
Putkilo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putkilo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Refugee passes into half guard.
Putkilo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Refugee pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee is trying for a kimura here. Putkilo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Refugee wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul The Refugee!
A pretty intense looking Abdul The Refugee took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
BKF THE ASYLUM
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Putkilo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tootoo to the ground. Putkilo is now in Tootoo's guard.
Putkilo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing that Putkilo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tootoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Putkilo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tootoo won't allow Putkilo to pass to mount.
Tootoo is looking to improve his position.
Putkilo prevents Tootoo from standing back up.
Putkilo passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putkilo fails to advance to Tootoo's back.
Putkilo controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Putkilo is looking to work his way around to Tootoo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tootoo wants to control but Putkilo is having none of it.
Putkilo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tootoo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tootoo is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Putkilo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tootoo gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Putkilo in particular looking to stall.
Putkilo trying to pass the guard but Tootoo defending well.
Putkilo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tootoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Putkilo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tootoo wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Putkilo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tootoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putkilo doesn't seem bothered though.
Putkilo shoots in but Tootoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tootoo with the counter takedown but Putkilo avoids it easily.#TD#
Putkilo shoots in and bounces Tootoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tootoo trying to control the position.
#T4#
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tootoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tootoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putkilo prevents Tootoo from getting back to his feet.
Putkilo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tootoo is trying to keep Putkilo in close.
Tootoo wants to sweep here but Putkilo controlling him for the moment.
Putkilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tootoo scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Tootoo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tootoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Putkilo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tootoo.
Putkilo fails with the takedown.
Putkilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tootoo connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Tootoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Putkilo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tootoo defends well and Putkilo ends up having to push Tootoo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Putkilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo looks to clinch #TD#
and Putkilo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tootoo wants to control but Putkilo is keeping busy.
#ES2#
Tootoo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Putkilo is on him like a limpet, forcing Tootoo back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putkilo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tootoo after a bit of a struggle.
Putkilo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tootoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Putkilo jumps guard but Tootoo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Tootoo manages to pull guard.
Putkilo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Putkilo is pushing down on Tootoo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tootoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Putkilo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Putkilo passes into side control, despite Tootoo's attempt to control the position.
Tootoo is not content to let Putkilo control the position. #SUB#
Putkilo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tootoo struggling a bit here.
Putkilo wants to control but Tootoo is keeping him busy. #T2#
Putkilo is staying tight to Tootoo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Putkilo trying to control the action but Tootoo is working from the bottom.
Tootoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putkilo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tootoo is being controlled here.
Tootoo is not content to let Putkilo control the position. #T3#
Putkilo controls the position from side control.
Tootoo is looking to reverse the position.
Tootoo prevents Putkilo from moving into mount.
Putkilo is working hard here to advance position.
Putkilo advances to mount.
Putkilo fails to move to back control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tootoo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Putkilo tries to control but Tootoo wriggling away.
Tootoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Erkki Putkilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putkilo content just to control the position here.
Putkilo looking to control but Tootoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putkilo wants to take Tootoo's back here but Tootoo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tootoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jordin Tootoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tootoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Putkilo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tootoo wants to stand up but Putkilo is controlling him.
Putkilo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tootoo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tootoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo wants to stand up but Putkilo is controlling him.
Putkilo stays in close to Tootoo's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Putkilo trying to control but Tootoo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Putkilo looks for a takedown but Tootoo sprawls well.#TD#
Putkilo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tootoo's guard.#ES2#
Tootoo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Putkilo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tootoo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Tootoo manages to pull guard.
Tootoo looking to control.
Putkilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tootoo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tootoo looking for a guillotine here but Putkilo defends easily.
Tootoo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Tootoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putkilo controls the pace.
Tootoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putkilo is controlling him.
Tootoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putkilo controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Putkilo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Putkilo is pressing down on Tootoo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tootoo is holding on for now.
Putkilo stops Tootoo from getting back to his feet.
Putkilo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tootoo is trying to maintain the position but Putkilo is very close to passing his half guard.
Putkilo prevents Tootoo from standing back up.
Putkilo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Putkilo fails to land the takedown.
Putkilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Putkilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putkilo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tootoo.
Tootoo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Putkilo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Tootoo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Tootoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tootoo lands a leg kick that knocks Putkilo off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tootoo lands a body shot.
Tootoo lands a high kick!
Tootoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordin Tootoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tootoo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jordin Tootoo!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jordin Tootoo!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jordin Tootoo!
Jordin Tootoo wins by unanimous decision!
Jordin Tootoo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
EvoLution 5
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Styles.
Styles dives in and grabs Putkilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Putkilo pushes down on Styles's head and hops out.#CL#
Putkilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Styles wants a takedown but no success here.
Erkki Putkilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Styles.#TD#
Putkilo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Putkilo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Styles pushes Putkilo off looking to stand but Putkilo dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putkilo is taking a breather. Styles 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.
Styles trying to get back to full guard but Putkilo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putkilo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Putkilo forces the positional change into back control.
Putkilo is not going to allow Styles to sit and survive in this position.
Putkilo controls the action.#SUB#
Putkilo has got one arm under Styles's chin. This could be trouble... Styles trying to control the other hand but Putkilo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Styles has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erkki Putkilo!
An out of breath Erkki Putkilo 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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