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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Black Rain (ranked 5477 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miilo Nurkkanen (ranked 19214 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Nurkkanen has chosen When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Black Rain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rain clinches up with Nurkkanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Rain wants a takedown.
Rain is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nurkkanen can't fight it off and eventually Rain manages to take the fight to the floor. Nurkkanen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rain (2) vs (0) Nurkkanen
Rain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurkkanen is trying to keep Rain in close.
Rain controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurkkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurkkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rain is aware though and is defending well.
Nurkkanen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rain uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rain (5) vs (0) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nurkkanen is looking to regain half guard here but Rain keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurkkanen is still trying to improve position.
Rain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurkkanen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rain's guard! Nice work there by Nurkkanen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rain (5) vs (2) Nurkkanen
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurkkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Nurkkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Rain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rain (7) vs (2) Nurkkanen
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurkkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rain is aware though and is defending well.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurkkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurkkanen has his foot on Rain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rain works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurkkanen 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.
Rain wants to control from the top but Nurkkanen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurkkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rain has managed to get both his arms back between Nurkkanen's legs - danger averted.
Nurkkanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Rain passes Nurkkanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain moves into full mount! Nurkkanen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rain (10) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen can't escape the position.
Rain looking to control but Nurkkanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rain prevents Nurkkanen from getting the reversal.
Nurkkanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurkkanen is controlling an arm, preventing Rain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen can't escape the position.
Nurkkanen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen is not content to let Rain control the position.
Rain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurkkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rain (13) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is trying to reverse the position but instead Rain has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rain (16) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen tries to escape but Rain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nurkkanen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nurkkanen is in bad spot here.
Nurkkanen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nurkkanen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rain.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nurkkanen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nurkkanen is defending well though. Rain let's go of the attempt for now.
Nurkkanen rolls, trying to escape but Rain keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen 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 Rain gets his way!
Rain is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rain tightening his grip on Nurkkanen, looking for the choke.
Nurkkanen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rain's guard. Nice work there by Nurkkanen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rain (16) vs (4) Nurkkanen
Rain wants to sweep here but Nurkkanen controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen is stalling in the full guard.
Rain trying to control the position.
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurkkanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurkkanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurkkanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurkkanen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rain (18) vs (4) Nurkkanen
Rain stands and throws Nurkkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rain (21) vs (4) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rain wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping him busy.
Rain in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Nurkkanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rain's best efforts.
Rain trying to mount his opponent but Nurkkanen defends it.
Rain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rain pulls his head out easily.
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurkkanen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rain passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rain (24) vs (4) Nurkkanen
Rain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurkkanen, who protects the arm well.
Nurkkanen is looking for a sweep.
Nurkkanen is not content to let Rain control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurkkanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurkkanen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurkkanen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rain pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rain (27) vs (4) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is working to get back to half guard.
Rain takes Nurkkanen's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rain (30) vs (4) Nurkkanen
And that's the end of the fight!
Rain takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
Black Rain 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:
LAW011: Bonjour
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurkkanen blocks a jab.
Miilo Nurkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurkkanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anielski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurkkanen somewhat.
Anielski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Anielski's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anielski throws a leg kick but Nurkkanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anielski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurkkanen's head backwards.
Anielski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anielski leaves Nurkkanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anielski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurkkanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurkkanen.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.#TD2#
Nurkkanen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anielski!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anielski tries to bench press Nurkkanen off him but Nurkkanen keeps the position.
Nurkkanen taking a breather here. #T1##SUB2#
Nurkkanen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anielski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nurkkanen's guard! Nice work there by Anielski! #SUB2#
Nurkkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anielski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nurkkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anielski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anielski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anielski controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Nurkkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anielski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Nurkkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nurkkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Nurkkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anielski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurkkanen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anielski landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Anielski gets to his feet. Nurkkanen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Anielski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anielski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anielski lands a leg kick that knocks Nurkkanen off balance momentarily.
Anielski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurkkanen checks it well. #TD2#
Nurkkanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anielski is trying to keep Nurkkanen in close.
Nurkkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Anielski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nurkkanen has his foot on Anielski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anielski works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurkkanen has a closed guard, preventing Anielski from standing up. #SUB2#
Nurkkanen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anielski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nurkkanen.#T4#
Nurkkanen tries to bench press Anielski off him but Anielski keeps the position.
Anielski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nurkkanen down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Anielski decides to stand back up.
Nurkkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurkkanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Anielski. No joy for Nurkkanen on that attempt.
Nurkkanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown
and Anielski counters with a straight right hand.
Nurkkanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anielski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucjan Anielski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurkkanen with a poor takedown
and Anielski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anielski but Anielski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anielski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurkkanen.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.#TD2#
Nurkkanen scores with a takedown into Anielski's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anielski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Anielski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anielski has a couple of punches blocked by Nurkkanen.
Anielski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurkkanen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anielski working aggressively here.
Anielski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurkkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anielski slowing the pace effectively.
Nurkkanen tries to pull guard but Anielski holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurkkanen drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Anielski lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurkkanen stalling against the cage.
Nurkkanen is trying to pull guard but Anielski has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Anielski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurkkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anielski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurkkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anielski.
Anielski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurkkanen can do to turn this around?
Nurkkanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Anielski tries to sprawl out of it but Nurkkanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anielski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucjan Anielski is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Anielski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen looks for a takedown but Anielski sprawls well.#CL#
Anielski gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Nurkkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anielski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurkkanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anielski misses with a series of wild punches.
And Nurkkanen tries to counter it with a takedown but Anielski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anielski lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurkkanen darts in looking for a takedown but Anielski gets double underhooks and turns Nurkkanen into the cage.
Anielski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurkkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurkkanen darts in looking for a takedown but Anielski gets double underhooks and turns Nurkkanen into the cage.
Anielski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurkkanen is just out of range.
Nurkkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurkkanen ducks right into an uppercut from Anielski.
Anielski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Anielski.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Anielski.
Nurkkanen blocks a leg kick.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anielski as he jumps to the side.
Anielski stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurkkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anielski.
Anielski wants to clinch.#CL2#
Anielski gets tackled into the cage by Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen maintains the clinch.
Anielski working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Nurkkanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nurkkanen goes for a takedown attempt but Anielski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Anielski. No joy for Nurkkanen on that attempt. #T4#
Anielski throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Nurkkanen crashing down! Nurkkanen tries to stagger back to his feet but Anielski just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Nurkkanen asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Anielski!
A relieved looking Lucjan Anielski 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 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miilo Nurkkanen and Patricio Santos Diaz. Nurkkanen comes to the cage accompanied by When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice . Patricio Santos Diaz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurkkanen gets tackled into the cage by Santos Diaz. Santos Diaz maintains the clinch.
Santos Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santos Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurkkanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurkkanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurkkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep here but Nurkkanen controlling him for the moment.
Nurkkanen controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Diaz keeping moving, preventing Nurkkanen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at HFC Training Center inform us that Santos Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurkkanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos Diaz is retaining full guard.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Santos Diaz keeps moving.
Nurkkanen looking to pass the guard.
Nurkkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Santos Diaz keeps moving.
Nurkkanen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard but Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
Nurkkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen trying to control from half guard but Santos Diaz is working away.
Santos Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurkkanen uses his free foot to push down on Santos Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (3) vs (0) Santos Diaz
Santos Diaz regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurkkanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurkkanen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurkkanen (3) vs (4) Santos Diaz
Nurkkanen can't escape the position.
Nurkkanen is working hard here to advance position.
Santos Diaz is looking to control Nurkkanen but Nurkkanen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santos Diaz has the hooks in. Nurkkanen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Santos Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurkkanen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurkkanen turns into Santos Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (5) vs (4) Santos Diaz
Santos Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurkkanen has picked Santos Diaz up and slammed him! Santos Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurkkanen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (8) vs (4) Santos Diaz
Santos Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Santos Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurkkanen controlling the action here.
Nurkkanen is looking to take a break and control but Santos Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurkkanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurkkanen wants to control but Santos Diaz is keeping him busy.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurkkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Nurkkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos Diaz is looking to get back to full guard here but Nurkkanen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (11) vs (4) Santos Diaz
Nurkkanen controls the position.
Santos Diaz regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos Diaz wants to improve his position but Nurkkanen is controlling well.
Nurkkanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurkkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos Diaz working for a triangle but Nurkkanen defends it easily.
Nurkkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurkkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Nurkkanen 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.
Santos Diaz looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurkkanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurkkanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurkkanen passes Santos Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurkkanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos Diaz is pressing down on Nurkkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Nurkkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Santos Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Nurkkanen 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.
Nurkkanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurkkanen controlling the pace.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Nurkkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurkkanen looking to pass the guard.
Nurkkanen won't allow Santos Diaz to sweep him here.
Nurkkanen being controlled here momentarily.
Santos Diaz pushes a forearm under Nurkkanen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nurkkanen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patricio Santos Diaz!
After the big win, Patricio Santos Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori and Miilo Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen has chosen When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hattori tries to sprawl but Nurkkanen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hattori trying to control but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hattori is looking to control Nurkkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hattori avoid being mounted?
Hattori is pressing down on Nurkkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurkkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (5) Nurkkanen
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hattori's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurkkanen wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
Nurkkanen controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hattori tries to get to full guard but Nurkkanen has control of the leg.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (8) Nurkkanen
Hattori prevents Nurkkanen from improving position.
Hattori is being controlled here.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurkkanen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Nurkkanen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurkkanen prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurkkanen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hattori (0) vs (10) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen fails to advance to Hattori's back.
Nurkkanen content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurkkanen content just to control the position here.
Nurkkanen wants to take his opponent's back but Hattori doesn't allow it.
Nurkkanen controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nurkkanen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (13) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is looking for the choke from the back position but Hattori is controlling his hands well.
Nurkkanen controls the action.
Hattori preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori fending off the submission attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori fending off the submission attempt from Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nurkkanen controlling the position well here. Hattori rolled but Nurkkanen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hattori tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hattori's body.
Nurkkanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hattori defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hattori can't escape the position.
Hattori showing good submission defense here.
Nurkkanen looking for the RNC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Hattori right now.
Nurkkanen has got one arm under Hattori's chin. This could be trouble... Hattori trying to control the other hand but Nurkkanen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hattori has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miilo Nurkkanen!
Miilo Nurkkanen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nurkkanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo is trying to maintain the position but Nurkkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mambo moves into full guard.
Nurkkanen content to stall in guard here.
Nurkkanen trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mambo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurkkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Nurkkanen 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.
Nurkkanen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mambo for as long as he can get away with.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mambo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurkkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nurkkanen is keen to just control but Mambo is a slippery customer.#T2#
Nurkkanen not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Mambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurkkanen pulls his head out easily.
Nurkkanen trying to control the pace.
Mambo is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Nurkkanen trying to control the action but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurkkanen in particular looking to stall.
Mambo is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mambo trying to hold on to Nurkkanen's head to control him but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurkkanen prevents Mambo from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Mambo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurkkanen pulls his head out easily.
Mambo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurkkanen is looking to take a break and control but Mambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mambo connects with a body shot.#CL#
Nurkkanen has managed to clinch.
Nurkkanen is trying to drag Mambo to the mat but Mambo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurkkanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mambo tightens his grip and picks Nurkkanen up, before dumping him to the ground. Nurkkanen manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Nurkkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurkkanen keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mambo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Las Mambo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mambo as he jumps to the side.
Mambo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a double leg but Mambo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mambo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Las Mambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurkkanen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miilo Nurkkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurkkanen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Mambo gets caught napping as Nurkkanen dives in and scores a takedown. Mambo manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nurkkanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurkkanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurkkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miilo Nurkkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nurkkanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurkkanen has managed to get both his arms back between Mambo's legs - danger averted.
Mambo trying to keep a closed guard but Nurkkanen is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurkkanen'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.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurkkanen's waist but Nurkkanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mambo off to one side. #TD2#
Mambo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurkkanen did well to prevent Mambo getting side control.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mambo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mambo working over Nurkkanen with some ground and pound. Nurkkanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Mambo working Nurkkanen over with strikes. #T3#
Mambo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurkkanen won't allow Mambo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurkkanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurkkanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mambo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mambo wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Nurkkanen's temple. #SUB2#
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mambo is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nurkkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mambo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurkkanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mambo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mambo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Mambo clinches with his opponent.
Mambo lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Nurkkanen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mambo wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mambo looking for submissions off his back.
Mambo is not content to let Nurkkanen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo is looking to improve his position.
Mambo won't allow Nurkkanen to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurkkanen trying to control the action but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mambo.
Mambo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurkkanen controls the pace.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mambo has his foot on Nurkkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurkkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mambo is retaining full guard.
Mambo keeping moving, preventing Nurkkanen from controlling successfully.
Mambo scores with a nice shot.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mambo looking for subs off his back but Nurkkanen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is working for a kimura but Mambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurkkanen trying to mount his opponent but Mambo defends it.
Nurkkanen not doing much here.
Nurkkanen wants to free his trapped foot but Mambo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Mambo is staying active underneath Nurkkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurkkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mambo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miilo Nurkkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown.
Mambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Nurkkanen tries to sprawl but Mambo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Mambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurkkanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Mambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mambo is pressing down on Nurkkanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurkkanen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurkkanen defends it well.
Mambo blocks the strikes from Nurkkanen.
#SUB#
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Mambo controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mambo trying to control from Nurkkanen's half guard. Nurkkanen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miilo Nurkkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mambo trying to control but Nurkkanen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Las Mambo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mambo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Mambo!
Las Mambo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miilo Nurkkanen and Katuro Tisoaka. Nurkkanen's entrance music is When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice . A fine choice. Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tisoaka drives through with a takedown into Nurkkanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (2) Tisoaka
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.
Tisoaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurkkanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tisoaka controls the pace.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen looking for a guillotine here but Tisoaka defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurkkanen'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.
Tisoaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka is pushing down on Nurkkanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurkkanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Tisoaka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Nurkkanen is looking to get back to full guard here but Tisoaka has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (5) Tisoaka
Nurkkanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nurkkanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurkkanen prevents Tisoaka from improving position.
Nurkkanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurkkanen is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Tisoaka stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Nurkkanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
The referee asks Tisoaka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tisoaka prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nurkkanen tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Nurkkanen trying to remain calm as Tisoaka controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Nurkkanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tisoaka's best efforts.
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.
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurkkanen with the active half guard here but Tisoaka passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (8) Tisoaka
A lull in the action here as Tisoaka stalls from top position.
Nurkkanen tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
A control attempt from Nurkkanen but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurkkanen (0) vs (10) Tisoaka
Tisoaka avoids the attempt from Nurkkanen to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen regains half guard.
Nurkkanen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tisoaka manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (13) Tisoaka
Nurkkanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurkkanen is working hard here to advance position.
Nurkkanen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tisoaka 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.
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tisoaka pulls his head out easily.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Tisoaka passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (16) Tisoaka
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurkkanen is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurkkanen (0) vs (19) Tisoaka
Nurkkanen tries to escape the position.
Tisoaka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nurkkanen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen turns into Tisoaka and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (2) vs (19) Tisoaka
Tisoaka looking to control.
Nurkkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tisoaka looking to control.
Nurkkanen looking to pass the guard.
Tisoaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurkkanen is one step ahead there.
Nurkkanen pushing down on Tisoaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen prevents Tisoaka from improving his position.
Nurkkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tisoaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurkkanen is thwarting Tisoaka's attempts to control the position.
Tisoaka is staying active underneath Nurkkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Nurkkanen 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to roll over but Nurkkanen keeps him under control.
Tisoaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurkkanen is working away from the top position though.
Tisoaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tisoaka looking for a guillotine here but Nurkkanen defends easily.
Nurkkanen is stalling in the full guard.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Nurkkanen from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tisoaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurkkanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tisoaka gets back to full guard.
Nurkkanen is stalling in the full guard.
Tisoaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka working a defensive guard here.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Tisoaka is retaining full guard.
Tisoaka is looking to sweep but instead, Nurkkanen has passed into half guard.
Nurkkanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but Nurkkanen is controlling well.
Nurkkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tisoaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tisoaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurkkanen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (2) vs (21) Tisoaka
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen keeping full guard, as Tisoaka tries to pass.
Nurkkanen working for submissions but it's allowed Tisoaka to get to half guard.
Nurkkanen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tisoaka passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (2) vs (24) Tisoaka
Tisoaka is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurkkanen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurkkanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka gets to mount! Nurkkanen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurkkanen (2) vs (26) Tisoaka
Nurkkanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tisoaka mounts Nurkkanen! Really nice guard pass there!
Nurkkanen is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurkkanen (2) vs (29) Tisoaka
Tisoaka doesn't have the hooks in and Nurkkanen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (4) vs (29) Tisoaka
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka wins on points by 29 to 4.
Katuro Tisoaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balrog Johnson and Miilo Nurkkanen. Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights . Nurkkanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Balrog Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurkkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurkkanen off to one side.
Nurkkanen wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Nurkkanen darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Nurkkanen into the cage.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Nurkkanen against the cage.
Nurkkanen goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balrog Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurkkanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurkkanen controls the pace.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Nurkkanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Nurkkanen has passed into half guard.
Nurkkanen wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Nurkkanen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Nurkkanen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (8) Nurkkanen
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Nurkkanen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Johnson tries to escape but Nurkkanen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nurkkanen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson 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 Nurkkanen gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
It looks like Nurkkanen 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.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Nurkkanen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Despite being in a bad position, Johnson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Nurkkanen breaks the grip.
Nurkkanen is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Nurkkanen keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Johnson tries to escape but Nurkkanen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen controls the action.
Nurkkanen is continuing to stall.
Nurkkanen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Nurkkanen is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nurkkanen.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
Nurkkanen controlling from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Nurkkanen breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nurkkanen wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Nurkkanen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Nurkkanen.
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Nurkkanen is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Nurkkanen working for a choke but Johnson reverses nicely into Nurkkanen 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Nurkkanen
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Nurkkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurkkanen wins on points by 8 to 2.
Miilo Nurkkanen 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 12 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miilo Nurkkanen and Sam Sung. Nurkkanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sam Sung!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurkkanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurkkanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurkkanen did well to prevent Sung getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (2) Sung
Sung is trying to work for a kimura but Nurkkanen is defending well.
Nurkkanen trying to hold on to Sung's head to control him but Sung postures up.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sung pulls his head out easily.
Nurkkanen is not content to let Sung control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Sung wants to free his trapped foot but Nurkkanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurkkanen'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.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurkkanen defends it well.
Sung is working for a kimura but Nurkkanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sung pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung wants to free his trapped foot but Nurkkanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sung pulls his head out easily.
Sung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sung controlling the pace.
Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurkkanen defends it well.
Sung wants to take a breather but Nurkkanen is having none of it.
Nurkkanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung trying to pass the guard but Nurkkanen defending well.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sung trying to control from half guard but Nurkkanen is working away.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sung pulls his head out easily.
Sung is trying to control. Nurkkanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been informed that Sung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sung pulls his head out easily.
Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurkkanen defends it well.
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung is trying to control. Nurkkanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurkkanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sung.
Sung trying to pass the guard but Nurkkanen defending well.
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sung prevents Nurkkanen from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sung passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (5) Sung
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurkkanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurkkanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sung is looking to take a break and control but Nurkkanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sung trying to control the position but Nurkkanen is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen tries to bench press Sung off him but Sung keeps the position.
Sung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurkkanen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurkkanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sung's best efforts.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sung works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (0) vs (8) Sung
Sung looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nurkkanen is looking to improve his position but Sung isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurkkanen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nurkkanen (0) vs (11) Sung
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nurkkanen is defending well though. Sung let's go of the attempt for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sung controlling the positon.
Sung is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nurkkanen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sung looking for the RNC.
Nurkkanen trying to control but not successfully.
Sung has got his arm under Nurkkanen's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nurkkanen has spun round into Sung's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurkkanen (2) vs (11) Sung
Sung looking for a guillotine here but Nurkkanen defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sung is trying to keep Nurkkanen in close.
Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurkkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Sung can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurkkanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurkkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sung trying to control but Nurkkanen postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sung tries to get to full guard but Nurkkanen has control of the leg.
Nurkkanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sung gets back to full guard.
Nurkkanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sung has an active guard here but Nurkkanen has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurkkanen controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurkkanen (5) vs (11) Sung
Sung is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurkkanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurkkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sung is looking to escape.
Nurkkanen controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sung tries to hold on but Nurkkanen pushes him away.
Sung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurkkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sung is looking to escape.
Nurkkanen controlling from the full mount.
Sung is looking to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sung has given up his back. Will we see Nurkkanen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Nurkkanen (8) vs (11) Sung
Sung is trying to break free.
Nurkkanen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sung's body.
Sung 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 Nurkkanen gets his way!
Sung tries to escape but Nurkkanen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nurkkanen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sung's body.
Nurkkanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sung defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sung trying to control the position but Nurkkanen manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Sung's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nurkkanen controlling the positon.
Nurkkanen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sung tries to escape but Nurkkanen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sung is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nurkkanen.
Sung trying to control the hands but Nurkkanen won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sung wins on points by 11 to 8.
Sam Sung thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robbie Rockin and Miilo Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen has chosen When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice as his entrance music. Robbie Rockin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robbie Rockin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rockin instigates a clinch.
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rockin is working for takedown but Nurkkanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rockin pulls guard successfully.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockin is trying to keep Nurkkanen in close.
Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockin is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurkkanen.
Rockin is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen is pressing down on Rockin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockin is holding on for now.
Nurkkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nurkkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurkkanen is just content to waste time from the top position. Rockin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Rockin keeps moving.
Nurkkanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rockin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurkkanen being controlled here momentarily.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Nurkkanen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nurkkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockin is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockin trying to keep a closed guard but Nurkkanen is proving a slippery customer.
Rockin has Nurkkanen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Rockin keeps moving.
Nurkkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurkkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurkkanen trying to control but Rockin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen wants to pass the guard but Rockin is keeping the position.
Rockin is trying to control the position but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen trying to control but Rockin is working from the bottom.
Nurkkanen advances to half guard.
Rockin trying to hold on to Nurkkanen's head to control him but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurkkanen wants to take a breather but Rockin is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockin trying to control from the bottom.
Rockin controlling the position for now.
Rockin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurkkanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockin (0) vs (3) Nurkkanen
Rockin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurkkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen fails to take his opponent's back.
Nurkkanen looking to control but Rockin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockin gets back to half guard.
Rockin is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurkkanen is looking to take a break and control but Rockin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurkkanen uses his free foot to push down on Rockin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rockin. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockin (0) vs (6) Nurkkanen
Rockin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurkkanen content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockin looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Nurkkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rockin is trying to escape the mount but Nurkkanen keeps good control and instead manages to take Rockin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockin (0) vs (9) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rockin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rockin prevents Nurkkanen from getting a body triangle.
Nurkkanen avoiding Rockin 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rockin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nurkkanen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well, with Nurkkanen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rockin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nurkkanen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nurkkanen avoiding Rockin 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nurkkanen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nurkkanen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is persistently looking for the submission but Rockin is defending it well.
Nurkkanen controlling well, preventing Rockin from escaping the position.
Rockin is working hard here to advance position.
Nurkkanen looking for the choke from the back.
Nurkkanen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nurkkanen tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockin pushed the leg off.
Nurkkanen gets his hands free as Rockin looks to control.
Rockin staying busy and making it hard for Nurkkanen to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rockin trying to control but not successfully.
Nurkkanen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rockin's body.
Rockin turns into Nurkkanen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockin (2) vs (9) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen has his foot on Rockin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockin works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockin drops back looking for a leg! Nurkkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurkkanen manages to kick Rockin off! Rockin jumps back into Nurkkanen's guard.
Nurkkanen working for submissions but it's allowed Rockin to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rockin in particular looking to stall.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockin pulls his head out easily.
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockin pulls his head out easily.
Rockin moves into full mount! Nurkkanen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockin (5) vs (9) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen is squirming around, avoiding Rockin's attempts to control the action.
Rockin is working for a guillotine from mount but Nurkkanen frees his head quite easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rockin tries to control but Nurkkanen wriggling away.
Well,Rockin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nurkkanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockin is looking to work his way around to Nurkkanen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nurkkanen is looking to improve his position but Rockin isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurkkanen prevents Rockin from taking his back.
Nurkkanen is squirming around, avoiding Rockin's attempts to control the action.
Nurkkanen tries to hold on but Rockin pushes him away.
Nurkkanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rockin tries to control but Nurkkanen wriggling away.
Nurkkanen tries to reverse the position but Rockin maintains control.
Rockin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nurkkanen tries to reverse the position but Rockin maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen is looking to get to half guard.
Rockin fails to advance to Nurkkanen's back.
Nurkkanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurkkanen is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurkkanen wins on points by 9 to 5.
Our winner, Miilo Nurkkanen, 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurkkanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a big right hand! Oh Nurkkanen is in trouble here! James follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joy James!
Joy James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 3
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Amaral lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Amaral rushes Nurkkanen and presses him up against the ropes.
Nurkkanen is looking for a takedown.
Amaral cracks Nurkkanen with a nice body shot.
Amaral is leaning against Nurkkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurkkanen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Amaral lands an elbow just above Nurkkanen 's eye.
Amaral lands a body shot.
Nurkkanen looks winded!#BC#
Amaral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amaral, as that shot connected.
Nurkkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amaral swivels and escapes.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Amaral lands with a hook. Nurkkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurkkanen misses with an uppercut.
Amaral lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurkkanen's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Amaral drives through and clinches with Nurkkanen against the ropes.
Amaral gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nurkkanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amaral walks away with a smile on his face. Nurkkanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amaral, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amaral.
#T1#
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Amaral sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nurkkanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Amaral's guard.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amaral seems keen to control Nurkkanen's posture.
Amaral continues to stall.
Amaral is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurkkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Amaral.
Nurkkanen won't allow Amaral to get back to his feet.
Nurkkanen trying to control but Amaral is working from the bottom.
Amaral wants to sweep here but Nurkkanen controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Nurkkanen fails to land the takedown.
Amaral buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Nurkkanen with that takedown attempt.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurkkanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amaral is fending him off so far but Nurkkanen persists. Nope, Amaral circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Amaral has Nurkkanen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nurkkanen tries to pull guard but Amaral forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#BC#
Amaral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurkkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Amaral wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rafael Amaral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Amaral has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Amaral lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Amaral breaks the clinch.
Nurkkanen shoots and misses
and Amaral counters with a three punch combo that has Nurkkanen backing up. Nurkkanen nods at Amaral to acknowledge the strikes.
Nurkkanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown
and Amaral counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurkkanen's knee momentarily.
Amaral pushes Nurkkanen away with a front kick.
Amaral fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurkkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amaral scores with a head kick.
Nurkkanen darts in looking for a takedown but Amaral gets double underhooks and turns Nurkkanen into the ropes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amaral.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurkkanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amaral counters with a straight right hand.
Amaral stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Amaral dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurkkanen. That did some damage!
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown but Amaral shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4##CL#
Amaral gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amaral makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amaral lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Miilo Nurkkanen has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Amaral as the two fighters clinch.
Amaral digs a right hand into Nurkkanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurkkanen's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Amaral.
#BC#
Amaral breaks from the clinch.
Nurkkanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurkkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Amaral counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Amaral. #BC#
Amaral breaks from the clinch.
Nurkkanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amaral throws a nice head kick!
Nurkkanen takes one on the button.
It looks like Amaral has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amaral thumps Nurkkanen with a low kick.
Amaral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurkkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amaral counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miilo Nurkkanen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Amaral chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amaral lands a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amaral, right into the meat.
Amaral with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurkkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amaral can pounce on him.
Nurkkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amaral counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Amaral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurkkanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amaral smiles and moves away.
Nurkkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Nurkkanen forces Amaral back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Amaral.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurkkanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Amaral to keep the fight standing.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Amaral is working Nurkkanen over against the ropes.
Amaral cracks Nurkkanen with a nice body shot.
Nurkkanen is breathing heavily.
Amaral has Nurkkanen pushed against the ropes.
Amaral will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurkkanen up against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Amaral for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Nurkkanen jumps guard but Amaral stands there with Nurkkanen around his waist. Nurkkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurkkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Amaral on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Amaral scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amaral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurkkanen can do to turn this around?
Nurkkanen takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amaral.
Amaral lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amaral stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amaral works on Nurkkanen's body with a couple of short punches.
Amaral pushes Nurkkanen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nurkkanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Amaral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurkkanen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Amaral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amaral.
Nurkkanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amaral connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurkkanen. Nurkkanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Amaral.
Amaral getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Nurkkanen gets tackled into the ropes by Amaral. Amaral maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Amaral.
Amaral lands a body punch.
Amaral lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Amaral breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Amaral.
Amaral lands a leg kick that knocks Nurkkanen off balance momentarily.
Amaral lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurkkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amaral pinned against the ropes. Amaral gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amaral buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3##CL#
Amaral pushes Nurkkanen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rafael Amaral has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amaral is working Nurkkanen over against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Amaral.
Amaral lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Amaral scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amaral lands a body punch.
Amaral lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Amaral lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurkkanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Amaral lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Amaral. #BC#
Amaral manages to break the clinch.
Amaral feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nurkkanen's calf.
Rafael Amaral is winning the standup battle so far.
Amaral cracks the inside of Nurkkanen's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amaral lands with a kick to the temple. Nurkkanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Amaral moves into the clinch.#T4#
Amaral cracks Nurkkanen with a nice body shot.
Amaral is working Nurkkanen over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Amaral.
Amaral lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Amaral.
#BC#
Amaral manages to break the clinch.
Nurkkanen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amaral fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurkkanen.#CL#
Amaral clinches up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Amaral.
A nice left hand lands by Amaral.
Amaral scores with a hook to the body.
Amaral works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Amaral.
#BC#
Amaral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amaral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurkkanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amaral.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miilo Nurkkanen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Amaral. #CL#
Amaral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amaral softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Amaral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amaral feints and then cracks Nurkkanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurkkanen down.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown
and Amaral counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurkkanen's knee momentarily.
Amaral lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amaral scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Amaral closes the distance and clinches.
Amaral lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC#
Amaral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurkkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Amaral pushes Nurkkanen up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Amaral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amaral bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nurkkanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Amaral counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amaral.
Amaral cracks Nurkkanen with a nice body shot.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Amaral.
Nurkkanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amaral pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Amaral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Amaral pushes Nurkkanen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Nurkkanen is rocked!
Nurkkanen tries to pull guard but Amaral holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nurkkanen drops back down to his feet.
Nurkkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Amaral finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Amaral.
#BC#
Amaral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurkkanen seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Amaral drives through and clinches with Nurkkanen against the ropes.
Amaral pushes Nurkkanen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Amaral lands with a short shot to the head.
Amaral lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amaral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurkkanens head.
Nurkkanen is looking for a takedown.
Amaral digs a right hand underneath Nurkkanen's ribcage. Nurkkanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amaral creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurkkanen's defenses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amaral lands a left hand.
A short right from Amaral.
Nice body punch from Amaral - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Amaral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amaral lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amaral.
Miilo Nurkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurkkanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amaral is looking to counter the offense by Nurkkanen and move into the clinch.
Nurkkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurkkanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Amaral, which made it look bad. #CL#
Nurkkanen tries to keep at a distance but Amaral has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amaral.
Amaral lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Amaral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurkkanen shoots and misses #CL#
and Amaral counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Amaral lands an elbow inside that Nurkkanen shrugs off. #T3##KD#
Amaral drops Nurkkanen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nurkkanen is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#BC#
Amaral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amaral with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurkkanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Amaral.
Amaral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown.
Nurkkanen with a poor takedown
and Amaral counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurkkanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amaral.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amaral. That's going to slow Nurkkanen down.
Nurkkanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amaral scores with a leg kick.
Nurkkanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Amaral counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amaral.
Amaral slowing the pace effectively.
Amaral digs a right hand underneath Nurkkanen's ribcage. Nurkkanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Amaral.
Amaral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurkkanen backwards.
Amaral lands with a right to the head.
Amaral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurkkanens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amaral.
Clinched against the ropes, Amaral lands a big elbow that drops Nurkkanen! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Nurkkanen is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Amaral!
A relieved looking Rafael Amaral 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 16
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nurkkanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nowak is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Nurkkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nowak slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurkkanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Nurkkanen gets a double leg takedown into Nowak's guard.
Nurkkanen 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.
Nurkkanen wants to pass the guard but Nowak is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurkkanen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Nurkkanen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurkkanen moves nicely into side control.
Nurkkanen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nowak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nowak is looking to regain half guard here but Nurkkanen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nowak is trying to escape the position but Nurkkanen is controlling the position.
Nowak can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Nurkkanen just content to control the position. #SUB#
Nurkkanen tries for a kimura but Nowak is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurkkanen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nurkkanen advances to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurkkanen'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.
Nurkkanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Nurkkanen has hold of Nowak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nowak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nowak has given up his back. Will we see Nurkkanen going for some submissions?
Nurkkanen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nowak wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Nurkkanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nowak has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nowak 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.
Nowak tries to escape the position.
Nurkkanen controlling from the back.
Nurkkanen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurkkanen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nowak for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miilo Nurkkanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Nurkkanen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nowak sprawls well initially but Nurkkanen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurkkanen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nurkkanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurkkanen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nowak is holding on tight.
Nurkkanen controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurkkanen.
Nowak is looking to improve his position but Nurkkanen isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Nurkkanen 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.
Nowak has given up his back.
#SUB#
Nurkkanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nowak has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nowak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Nurkkanen continues to stall.
Nurkkanen'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.
Miilo Nurkkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nowak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nowak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3##SUB#
Nurkkanen is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nowak won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Nurkkanen off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miilo Nurkkanen!
After winning the bout, Miilo Nurkkanen 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:
helsinki Fighting League: 14
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nurkkanen shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurkkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to avoid it but Nurkkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freeman to the ground. Freeman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freeman throws a hook but Nurkkanen avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Nurkkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Nurkkanen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurkkanen content to control rather than advance.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Nurkkanen 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.
It looks like Nurkkanen 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.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Nurkkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Nurkkanen eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nurkkanen wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurkkanen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Nurkkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miilo Nurkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.
Nurkkanen dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Nurkkanen's head and hops out.
Freeman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurkkanen shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nurkkanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurkkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurkkanen trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurkkanen has his takedown stuffed
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman scores with the left hand. Nurkkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Freeman thuds his right hand into Nurkkanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Freeman drops Nurkkanen with a left and a right! Oh, Nurkkanen is hurt - Freeman dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Nurkkanen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Miilo Nurkkanen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Freeman decides to stand back up. Freeman steps back and let's Nurkkanen get back to his feet.
Nurkkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nurkkanen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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