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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 5003 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hifives Ghost (ranked 7697 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost clinches up with Elastinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Ghost jumps guard.
Ghost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elastinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elastinen won't allow Ghost to sweep him here.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up.
Ghost wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elastinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (0) vs (2) Ghost
Elastinen looking to control.
Elastinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elastinen looking for a guillotine here but Ghost defends easily.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elastinen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Ghost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Elastinen working for a triangle but Ghost defends it easily.
Ghost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ghost seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
Elastinen is trying to control but can't.
Ghost trying to control from half guard but Elastinen is working away.
Elastinen tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
Ghost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ghost stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Elastinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ghost is taking a breather. Elastinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Ghost 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controlling the position well.
Elastinen gets full guard.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Elastinen trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elastinen is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.
Elastinen is pulling down on Ghost's head to control his posture.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elastinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elastinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghost is pushing down on Elastinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elastinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghost has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elastinen tries to roll over but Ghost keeps him under control.
Ghost is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elastinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elastinen is trying to maintain the position but Ghost is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghost stalling.
Ghost is looking to take a break and control but Elastinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elastinen tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the action but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Ghost has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (0) vs (5) Ghost
Elastinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghost is pressing down on Elastinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elastinen is holding on for now.
Ghost is keen to just control but Elastinen is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost prevents Elastinen from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Ghost seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ghost prevents Elastinen from improving his position.
Ghost is keen to just control but Elastinen is a slippery customer.
Ghost is working for a submission of some sort.
Elastinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen moves into full guard.
Elastinen controls Ghost momentarily but Ghost frees himself.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Ghost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position.
Elastinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghost manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (5) Ghost
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elastinen pushes down on Ghost's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ghost regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ghost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elastinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (7) Ghost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghost wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen and Boyko Kersikov. Chooooooooon! I think Elastinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cascada - Dangerous. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elastinen gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Elastinen manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elastinen (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elastinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position.
Elastinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Elastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Elastinen stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Elastinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pushes down on Elastinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen wants to get back to full guard.
Elastinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Elastinen wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elastinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Elastinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Elastinen from improving his position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Elastinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Elastinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elastinen can't escape the position.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elastinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elastinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elastinen is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen regains half guard.
Elastinen wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Elastinen controlling the position for now.
Elastinen trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Elastinen is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov controls the position.
Elastinen wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Elastinen tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elastinen manages to get to full guard.
Elastinen is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov won't allow Elastinen to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elastinen has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Elastinen trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Elastinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Elastinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Elastinen wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (2) vs (13) Kersikov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Elastinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Boyko Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo and Erkki Elastinen. Crespo comes to the cage accompanied by Silent Lucidity. Elastinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cascada - Dangerous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crespo gets caught napping as Elastinen dives in and scores a takedown. Crespo manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (0) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen controlling from the top position.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen stays in close to Crespo's body and controls the position.
Elastinen trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crespo working for submissions but it's allowed Elastinen to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Crespo is defending the position.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
Crespo has his hands clasped together around Elastinen's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crespo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elastinen.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Crespo is defending the position.
Crespo is staying active underneath Elastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crespo wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crespo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Elastinen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (0) vs (5) Elastinen
Elastinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crespo has worked his arm free - good work by Crespo!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen working away.
Elastinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crespo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Elastinen's guard! Nice work there by Crespo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (5) Elastinen
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Elastinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elastinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crespo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (7) Elastinen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crespo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (4) vs (7) Elastinen
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crespo is one step ahead there.
Elastinen keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Elastinen.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Elastinen.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Crespo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (7) vs (7) Elastinen
Elastinen manages to get back to half guard.
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elastinen 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.
Crespo prevents Elastinen from improving his position.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to roll over but Crespo keeps him under control.
Crespo not doing much here.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but Elastinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage.
Elastinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Elastinen manages to get to full guard.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Elastinen, not yet.
Crespo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Crespo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elastinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elastinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elastinen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crespo (7) vs (11) Elastinen
Crespo is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Crespo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crespo, who protects the arm well.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries for a kimura but Crespo is defending well.
Elastinen tries for a kimura but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controls the position.
Crespo looks to move to half guard but instead Elastinen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crespo (7) vs (13) Elastinen
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Elastinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Crespo is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
Elastinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crespo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crespo and Elastinen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Crespo is trying to improve his position.
Elastinen swings around for an armbar but Crespo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elastinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (9) vs (13) Elastinen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elastinen wins on points by 13 to 9.
Our winner, Erkki Elastinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen and Mike Charles. Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. Charles has chosen Shake It Off as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charles as he jumps to the side.
Charles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense.
And Charles tries to counter it with a takedown but Elastinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (0) Charles
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Charles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare Academy inform us that Charles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elastinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elastinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Charles pulls Elastinen in to control the position.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Charles is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles pulls Elastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (5) vs (0) Charles
Charles gets back to half guard.
Elastinen seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Charles has recovered full guard.
Elastinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles trying to control the position here.
Elastinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charles's guard.
Elastinen is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
Charles gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control.
Charles is looking for a triangle but Elastinen pushes his legs off easily.
Elastinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is pulling down on Elastinen's head to control his posture.
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elastinen controls the pace.
Charles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Elastinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Charles trying to control from the bottom.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles manages to get to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Charles working a defensive guard but Elastinen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (8) vs (0) Charles
Charles can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controls the position from side control.
Elastinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles struggling a bit here.
Elastinen trying to control the position but Charles is working away.
Charles regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Elastinen wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Charles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elastinen is working away from the top position though.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Charles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Charles gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles trying to control the position here.
Elastinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Charles holds on and takes a little breather.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen postures up.
Charles keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elastinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Elastinen is pushing down on Charles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Charles is fighting to maintain full guard but Elastinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elastinen is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.
Charles tries to roll over but Elastinen keeps him under control.
Charles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charles is trying to hold Elastinen in close to prevent damage but Elastinen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Elastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles is looking to control Elastinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Elastinen takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Erkki Elastinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen and William Dewey. Chooooooooon! I think Elastinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cascada - Dangerous. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; William Dewey!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dewey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Elastinen tries to keep at a distance but Dewey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elastinen has picked Dewey up - he's going for a ride! Elastinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (0) Dewey
Dewey tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Elastinen is trying to work for a kimura but Dewey is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dewey is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dewey trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dewey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elastinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to advance position but Dewey won't allow it.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Dewey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Elastinen seems to be working for a kimura but Dewey defends the submission attempt.
Dewey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Elastinen prevents Dewey from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is working for a kimura but Dewey is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dewey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dewey is pulling down on Elastinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Elastinen, at least for the moment.
Dewey 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Dewey keeps moving.
Elastinen stopping the sweep attempt from Dewey.
Dewey keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dewey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Elastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dewey controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen content to stall in guard here.
Dewey is controlling Elastinen's posture.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dewey is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen passes Dewey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dewey keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is thwarting Dewey's attempts to control the position.
Dewey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dewey is concentrating on defense, preventing Elastinen from advancing position.
Elastinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dewey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elastinen tries to pass to full mount but Dewey defends it.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Dewey is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dewey is trying to control but can't.
Dewey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Dewey keeps moving.
Dewey pulls Elastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Dewey is trying to keep Elastinen in close.
Dewey can't keep his opponent in guard - Elastinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elastinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (5) vs (0) Dewey
Elastinen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Elastinen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dewey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dewey and Elastinen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Elastinen taking a break here but Dewey is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dewey wants to control but Elastinen passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (8) vs (0) Dewey
Dewey struggling a bit here.
Dewey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elastinen working away.
Elastinen wants to control but Dewey is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dewey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dewey keeps working.
Dewey regains half guard there - taking advantage of Elastinen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dewey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elastinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elastinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elastinen (8) vs (4) Dewey
Elastinen tries to roll but Dewey sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dewey doesn't have the hooks in and Elastinen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (10) vs (4) Dewey
Elastinen is looking to advance position but Dewey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elastinen (10) vs (8) Dewey
Elastinen tries to hold on but Dewey postures up.
Elastinen is trying to escape the mount.
Dewey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elastinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Elastinen can't escape the position.
Dewey moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Elastinen (10) vs (11) Dewey
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dewey working for a choke but Elastinen is defending well.
Dewey is not going to allow Elastinen to sit and survive in this position.
Elastinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Elastinen is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dewey wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elastinen wants to get back to full guard.
Dewey wants to control but Elastinen is keeping him busy.
Elastinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Elastinen is looking for a sweep. Dewey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elastinen wants to control but Dewey is keeping busy.
Elastinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Elastinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dewey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (10) vs (14) Dewey
Elastinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Elastinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dewey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey wins on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo and Erkki Elastinen. Crespo's entrance music is Silent Lucidity. A fine choice. Elastinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cascada - Dangerous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elastinen drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (0) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elastinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elastinen looking to sit in guard and control but Crespo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Elastinen, not yet.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elastinen is controlling Crespo's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elastinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Crespo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crespo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crespo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (5) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Elastinen regains half guard.
Elastinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elastinen.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crespo being controlled here momentarily.
Crespo advances to half guard.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elastinen keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to improve his position.
Crespo is trying to control. Elastinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elastinen wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy.
Elastinen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen gets full guard.
Elastinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (5) vs (4) Elastinen
Elastinen trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elastinen advances to half guard.
Elastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crespo is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard.
Elastinen controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crespo trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Elastinen wants to control but Crespo is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Elastinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Crespo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Elastinen wants to free his trapped foot but Crespo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy.
Elastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Crespo moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (5) vs (7) Elastinen
Elastinen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crespo (5) vs (9) Elastinen
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.
Elastinen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crespo is positioning himself well to prevent Elastinen advancing to mount.
Crespo manages to get to full guard.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo working a defensive guard but Elastinen passes into half guard.
Elastinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crespo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elastinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elastinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crespo (9) vs (9) Elastinen
I really don't envy Elastinen right now.
Elastinen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crespo's guard. Nice work there by Elastinen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (9) vs (11) Elastinen
Crespo keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Elastinen trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elastinen wins on points by 11 to 9.
Erkki Elastinen 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: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Elastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Experiment pinned against the cage. Experiment gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Elastinen scores with a takedown into Experiment's guard.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Experiment is keeping the position.
Elastinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elastinen.
Elastinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Elastinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Experiment is trying to hold Elastinen in close to prevent damage but Elastinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Elastinen stalling.
Elastinen is thwarting Experiment's attempts to control the position.
Experiment has a hand on Elastinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elastinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Elastinen looking to secure an arm triangle but Experiment defends it well. #T2#
Elastinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Experiment holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Elastinen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Elastinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Elastinen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Experiment is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erkki Elastinen!
A victorious Erkki Elastinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen and James Krause. Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. Erkki Elastinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elastinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elastinen (0) vs (2) Krause
Elastinen is looking to sweep but instead, Krause has passed into half guard.
Elastinen is looking to improve his position.
Elastinen won't allow Krause to pass to mount.
Elastinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (2) Krause
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen is working for a kimura but Krause is defending it quite comfortably.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is looking to get back to full guard here but Elastinen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (5) vs (2) Krause
Krause is trying to get back to half guard.
Krause gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Krause has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Krause tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elastinen in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krause is looking for a sweep. Elastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Krause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krause is looking to improve his position.
Krause wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krause defends it well.
Krause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krause doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elastinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause gets back to full guard.
Krause wants to sweep but no luck.
Elastinen is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
Krause wants to control the position but Elastinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Elastinen wants to control but Krause is keeping him busy.
Elastinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Elastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
Krause works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krause has an active guard here but Elastinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Elastinen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Krause to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krause working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Krause is retaining full guard.
Krause looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Krause is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elastinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krause controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
Krause pulls Elastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Krause looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krause wants to sweep here but Elastinen controlling him for the moment.
Krause has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Elastinen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Krause has tightened it up now! Elastinen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Krause!
James Krause gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake and Erkki Elastinen. Elastinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cascada - Dangerous. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elastinen gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Elastinen lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elastinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elastinen has Blake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (4) Elastinen
Elastinen trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
Elastinen trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Elastinen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blake has locked up a guillotine! Blake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Elastinen is holding on here and Blake must be using up a lot of energy. Elastinen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Blake!
Michael Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto and Erkki Elastinen. Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenshin Yamamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elastinen but Elastinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yamamoto (0) vs (2) Elastinen
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto managing to control the position.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamamoto has his hands on Elastinen's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elastinen is aware though and is defending well.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Elastinen is stalling in the full guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto has his foot on Elastinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elastinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elastinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamamoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elastinen has Yamamoto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Elastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (4) Elastinen
Elastinen trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamamoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamamoto working for a triangle but Elastinen defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Elastinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elastinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position.
Elastinen trying to mount his opponent but Yamamoto defends it.
Elastinen is looking to stall here but Yamamoto recovers full guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Elastinen has picked Yamamoto up and slammed him! Yamamoto can't keep hold of the triangle and Elastinen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yamamoto (2) vs (7) Elastinen
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen has hold of Yamamoto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yamamoto seems comfortable defending it but Elastinen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yamamoto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yamamoto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Elastinen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erkki Elastinen!
After winning the bout, Erkki Elastinen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Elastinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Elastinen's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Elastinen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elastinen pulls his head out easily.
Elastinen with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Elastinen is proving a slippery customer.
Williams pulls Elastinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Elastinen from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Elastinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elastinen has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elastinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elastinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elastinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.#T3#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Elastinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elastinen to the mat! Elastinen manages to get full guard.
Elastinen trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Elastinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Elastinen pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Williams is trying to control but Elastinen passes into side control!
#SUB#
Elastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Elastinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Elastinen leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Elastinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Elastinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Elastinen uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Elastinen prevents Williams from improving his position.
Elastinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elastinen is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Elastinen.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Elastinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard. #T3#
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elastinen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Elastinen shows good takedown defense.
Erkki Elastinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Elastinen counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Elastinen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Erkki Elastinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elastinen defends well.#SUB2#
Elastinen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Williams to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elastinen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Williams pulls down on the head and he's put Elastinen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory Williams!
Rory Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Putski and Erkki Elastinen. Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Putski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Putski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putski shoots in looking for a takedown. Elastinen tries to sprawl out of it but Putski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elastinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elastinen feints and as Putski raises his hands in defense, Elastinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Putski (0) vs (2) Elastinen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Elastinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elastinen trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Elastinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putski has his hands on Elastinen's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Putski is keeping the position.
Elastinen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (0) vs (5) Elastinen
Elastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Putski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking for a sweep.
Elastinen trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
Elastinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Putski, who protects the arm well.
Putski is trying to improve his position.
Elastinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski regains half guard there - taking advantage of Elastinen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putski is defending against the submission attempts here by Elastinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying to maintain the position but Elastinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Putski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Putski'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.
Elastinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Putski's thigh. Putski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen controlling from the top position.
Putski looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putski can't keep his opponent in guard - Elastinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putski wants to get back to full guard.
Elastinen is trying to control. Putski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Putski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Putski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elastinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putski (4) vs (5) Elastinen
Putski slows the pace down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Putski (6) vs (5) Elastinen
Elastinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Putski looking to control but Elastinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elastinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putski (6) vs (7) Elastinen
Putski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putski has control of Elastinen's left arm, preventing Elastinen from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Putski is retaining full guard.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski pulls Elastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Putski looking for a sweep. Not yet Putski, not yet.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Putski is keeping the position.
Elastinen is fighting to break Putski's control of his arms but Putski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
Putski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Putski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putski (8) vs (7) Elastinen
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (11) vs (7) Elastinen
Elastinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Putski has a good base and remains in mount.
Putski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elastinen wants to control but Putski is having none of it.
Elastinen gets back to half guard.
Putski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Elastinen wants to improve his position but Putski is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elastinen is just riding it out for now. Putski eventually gives up the hold.
Elastinen is trying to maintain the position but Putski is very close to passing his half guard.
Elastinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Putski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Putski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putski (11) vs (11) Elastinen
Putski breaks Elastinen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putski (13) vs (11) Elastinen
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen wants to sweep here but Putski controlling him for the moment.
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen has his foot on Putski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putski works his way back into a safe position though.
Elastinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Putski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Ivan Putski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elastinen's waist but Elastinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Elastinen has an Americana. Jackson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Elastinen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Elastinen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erkki Elastinen!
A very excited looking Erkki Elastinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sorias pushes Elastinen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Elastinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Sorias's head coaches at Gladiator Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Elastinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Elastinen wants to control but Sorias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Elastinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Sorias is defending well.
Elastinen happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SUB2#
Elastinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Elastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sorias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Sorias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sorias has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorias keeps working.
Sorias tries to escape but Elastinen is in control.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorias keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sorias's face as Elastinen controls the position. #T3#
Elastinen trying to control the action but Sorias is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sorias tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sorias to the ground. Sorias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elastinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elastinen with the counter takedown but Sorias avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sorias misses its intended target.
Sorias sets himself, and Elastinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Sorias avoids it this time.
Sorias is looking to clinch.
Elastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sorias circles away.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sorias is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Sorias circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Santiago Sorias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Sorias tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Elastinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elastinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sorias as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Sorias tries to clinch up.
Sorias doesn't manage to clinch there - Elastinen circles away.
Sorias tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Elastinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorias sees it coming and defends easily.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Sorias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sorias is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorias is trying to stand up here but Elastinen is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sorias wants to clinch.
Elastinen feints the counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elastinen as Sorias tries to tie him up.
Sorias lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorias swings wildly with an uppercut but Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorias is pressed up against the cage. Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sorias down to the mat. Sorias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Elastinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sorias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Elastinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Sorias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Sorias is keeping the position.
Elastinen looking to sit in guard and control but Sorias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sorias preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Elastinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorias defends it easily.
Sorias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Sorias has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elastinen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sorias's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sorias duly obliges.
Sorias stuffs the takedown attempt from Elastinen. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan Santiago Sorias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.#T3#
Sorias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Sorias tries to clinch but Elastinen is having none of it.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sorias's waist but Sorias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Sorias pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elastinen is out of range and Sorias settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Sorias wants to clinch up but Elastinen keeps it at a distance.
Sorias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juan Santiago Sorias is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorias looks to clinch #TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorias is retaining full guard.
Sorias keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Sorias wants to stand but Elastinen is controlling the position. #ES#
Sorias has his feet on Elastinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elastinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorias is looking to clinch.
Sorias tries to clinch but Elastinen moves out of range.
Sorias darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Santiago Sorias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Sorias sprawls well.
Sorias swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elastinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elastinen tries to counter with a clinch but Sorias shakes him off and moves away.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Elastinen pushes him off.
Elastinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorias.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sorias throws a punch but it's blocked by Elastinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sorias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sorias misses with the head strike.
Elastinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sorias prevents it.
Juan Santiago Sorias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Sorias - that landed with a thud.
Sorias lands a body punch.
Elastinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elastinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sorias misses with a punch on the inside.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elastinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sorias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sorias doesn't manage to clinch there - Elastinen circles away.
Elastinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sorias doesn't manage to clinch there - Elastinen circles away.
Elastinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorias.
Elastinen feints the counter takedown.
Sorias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elastinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Elastinen ducks under a wild hook from Sorias.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorias throws a looping overhand right but Elastinen ducks down to avoid it.
Sorias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorias works the jab nicely.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elastinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sorias closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elastinen.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Sorias is keeping the position.
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!#T3#
Elastinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Sorias keeps moving.
Sorias wants to stand and escape but Elastinen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sorias looks to clinch #TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sorias! #SUB2#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sorias has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Elastinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sorias, who protects the arm well.
Sorias is trying to buck Elastinen off.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Elastinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorias keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Santiago Sorias.
I think Sorias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Santiago Sorias!
A victorious Juan Santiago Sorias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Elastinen circles away easily
and Elastinen counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Elastinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Elastinen drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Elastinen off! Elastinen jumps back into Azhiev's guard. #SUB2#
Azhiev is looking for a triangle but Elastinen pushes his legs off easily.
Azhiev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elastinen controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elastinen passes Azhiev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elastinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Elastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azhiev tries to roll over but Elastinen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Azhiev looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Elastinen pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB#
Elastinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Azhiev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Elastinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azhiev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elastinen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Elastinen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Azhiev has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erkki Elastinen!
Our winner, Erkki Elastinen, 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.
Anzhor Azhiev spoke after the fight, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen and Honza Kucera. Chooooooooon! I think Elastinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cascada - Dangerous. Honza Kucera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (0) Kucera
Elastinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kucera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kucera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kucera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen stays in close to Kucera's body and controls the position.
Kucera is pulling down on Elastinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Elastinen, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there.
Elastinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Kucera controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.
Kucera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kucera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elastinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kucera keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Kucera is looking to sweep but instead, Elastinen has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Kucera is defending the position.
Kucera is trying to control but can't.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but Kucera defending well.
Elastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elastinen wants to control but Kucera is keeping him busy.
Kucera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kucera is pressing down on Elastinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kucera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elastinen defends well.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.
Kucera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen forces his way into half guard.
Kucera tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Kucera gets full guard.
Elastinen postures up.
Kucera is looking for a triangle but Elastinen pushes his legs off easily.
Kucera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucera keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Kucera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is trying to keep Elastinen in close.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.
Kucera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Elastinen frees his head nicely. Oh but Kucera has switched to an armbar! Elastinen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Honza Kucera! |
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Event:
SP-ICON:Elite
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Helix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elastinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Helix throws a sloppy head kick and Elastinen moves out of range easily. #TD#
Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Helix is defending against the submission attempts here by Elastinen.
Helix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helix defends it well. #T1#
Helix wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Elastinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elastinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Helix is trying to stand up here but Elastinen is controlling him well. #SUB#
Elastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elastinen.
Still in half guard, Elastinen seems content to control.
Helix wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Helix is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Helix is looking to advance position but Elastinen won't allow it.
Elastinen gets back to full guard.
Helix preventing the sweep.
Helix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elastinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helix looking to sit in guard and control but Elastinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Helix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elastinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elastinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elastinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helix works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elastinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Elastinen wants to hit a switch here but Helix passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elastinen there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erkki Elastinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Helix there.
Elastinen darts in looking for a takedown but Helix gets double underhooks and turns Elastinen into the cage.
Helix throws a leg kick #TD#
and Elastinen counters with a single leg into guard. Helix didn't expect that.
Elastinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Helix has wrist control.
Helix wants to stand but Elastinen is controlling the position.
Elastinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elastinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Helix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Helix throws his legs up looking for a submission but Elastinen uses it to pass to side control.
#T1##SUB#
Elastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elastinen working away.
Helix looks to move to half guard but instead Elastinen has passed into mount! Damn!
Helix wants to hold on but Elastinen pushes him away.
Helix tries to reverse the position but Elastinen maintains control.
Elastinen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Helix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elastinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helix can do to turn this around?
Helix is still trying to improve position.
Helix is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Elastinen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Helix can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Elastinen looking to ground and pound but Helix is blocking nicely.
Helix blocking the ground and pound.
Helix tries to lock up and control but Elastinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Helix is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Elastinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Helix is now in Elastinen's guard. A big mistake from Elastinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Elastinen working a defensive guard but Helix passes into half guard.
Elastinen keeping hold of Helix's head, controlling as best he can.
Erkki Elastinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elastinen manages to get to full guard.
Helix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Helix's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Helix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helix preventing the sweep.
Helix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elastinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Elastinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Helix sprawls and moves away.
Brett Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helix!
Elastinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Elastinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elastinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helix is trying to maintain the position but Elastinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Helix tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helix defends it well.
Helix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Elastinen trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Helix working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen stopping the sweep attempt from Helix.
We've been hearing good reports from Elastinen'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.
Helix keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helix loads up on a big right hand but Elastinen slips the punch.
Helix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elastinen moves away.
Helix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Helix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helix misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helix counters with a left to the body.
Elastinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Helix misses with a straight right.
Helix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Elastinen slips a jab from Helix.
Elastinen tries to counter with a takedown but Helix is quick to defend against it.
Brett Helix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Helix misses #TD#
and Elastinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Helix tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Helix regains half guard.
Helix trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Brett Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helix is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erkki Elastinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elastinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erkki Elastinen!
A very excited looking Erkki Elastinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SP-ICON: The King Is Back
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Coleman Jr closes the distance but Elastinen moves to the side #TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a single leg into guard. Coleman Jr didn't expect that.
Coleman Jr has control of Elastinen's left arm, preventing Elastinen from doing any damage.
Coleman Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elastinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Elastinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Elastinen is thwarting Coleman Jr's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coleman Jr defends it well.
Coleman Jr trying to control here.
#T1#
Coleman Jr is staying active underneath Elastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Elastinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coleman Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman Jr is defended easily by Elastinen.
Elastinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coleman Jr defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman Jr shoots in and drives through. Elastinen sprawls well.
Coleman Jr throws out a loose jab but Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elastinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman Jr throws a hook but Elastinen avoids it easily.#TD#
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Elastinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elastinen dodges the ground and pound from Coleman Jr.
Elastinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coleman Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elastinen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Elastinen trying to hold on to Coleman Jr's head to control him but Coleman Jr postures up.
Elastinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Elastinen is looking to control Coleman Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elastinen avoid being mounted?
Coleman Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Elastinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen trying to hold on to Coleman Jr's head to control him but Coleman Jr postures up.
Coleman Jr looks to land a strike but Elastinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Elastinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Elastinen, not yet.
Coleman Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Coleman Jr pulls Elastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erkki Elastinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Coleman Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elastinen backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Coleman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elastinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elastinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman Jr's guard. #REVB#
Elastinen won't allow Coleman Jr to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coleman Jr's guard.
Coleman Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elastinen is thwarting Coleman Jr's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman Jr is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Coleman Jr is pressing down on Elastinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Elastinen has gone for a leg lock! Coleman Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Elastinen's guard.#REVR#
Coleman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elastinen's head.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elastinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Coleman Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Coleman Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elastinen defends well.
Coleman Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Coleman Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elastinen's guard. #REVR#
Elastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Coleman Jr is controlling Elastinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Coleman Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Elastinen throwing shots but Coleman Jr is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Coleman Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coleman Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Coleman Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Elastinen is trying to control the position but Coleman Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Elastinen has his foot on Coleman Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman Jr with a nice head shot there.
Elastinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Elastinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Elastinen trying to control the position.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes from guard but Elastinen blocks nicely.
Coleman Jr throws a strike but Elastinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Coleman Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Coleman Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Elastinen's brow.
Coleman Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Coleman Jr trying to control the position.
Coleman Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elastinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Elastinen is controlling the pace.
Coleman Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Coleman Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elastinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
Coleman Jr working a defensive guard here.
Coleman Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman Jr keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman Jr moves in looking to clinch but Elastinen pushes him off.
Elastinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coleman Jr defends it well.
Coleman Jr leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Elastinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elastinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Coleman Jr.
Well Coleman Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Coleman Jr thanked Soul Supremacy Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Elastinen moves into the clinch.
Elastinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Contemprato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elastinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Contemprato.
Elastinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Contemprato prevents it.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Contemprato is defending well.
Contemprato lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Contemprato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elastinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contemprato defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Contemprato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Elastinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Contemprato's half guard.#T1#
Contemprato desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Elastinen prevents Contemprato from improving his position.
Elastinen is trying to control. Contemprato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Contemprato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Contemprato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Contemprato is trying to stand.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Elastinen is working for a kimura but Contemprato is defending it quite comfortably.
Contemprato wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elastinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Contemprato. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt. #T3##TD2#
Elastinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Contemprato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Elastinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Contemprato is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Elastinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Contemprato prevents Elastinen from moving into mount.
Contemprato wants to get back to his feet but Elastinen drags him back down.
Contemprato is looking for a sweep.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contemprato keeps working.
Elastinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Contemprato sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Contemprato wants to control but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen looking to control but instead Contemprato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Elastinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Contemprato is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contemprato trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Contemprato is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
Contemprato is trying to stand up here but Elastinen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elastinen with the counter takedown but Contemprato avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Noel Contemprato will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Contemprato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato misses with a wild combination.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Contemprato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Contemprato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Contemprato's waist but Contemprato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Noel Contemprato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Contemprato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contemprato tried to score with a low kick but Elastinen checks it.
Elastinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elastinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contemprato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Contemprato as he jumps to the side.
Contemprato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elastinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Contemprato is looking to counter punch.
Contemprato throws the left hand but Elastinen avoids the punch easily.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Contemprato as Elastinen shoots in.
Contemprato leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contemprato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elastinen counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Contemprato as Elastinen shoots in.
Contemprato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elastinen's hands.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Contemprato as he avoids it easily.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contemprato looks to land a combination but Elastinen avoids it well.
Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Contemprato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Contemprato is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Contemprato circles away and we're back to standing.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elastinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Contemprato defends it well.#T4#
Contemprato throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Contemprato!
Contemprato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elastinen can do to turn this around?
Contemprato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen trying to control here.
Contemprato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elastinen's head.
Elastinen manages to get to full guard.
Contemprato is looking to stand up but Elastinen won't let him.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Contemprato from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elastinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contemprato.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Contemprato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Contemprato is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Contemprato throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Elastinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Contemprato's guard.#ES#
Contemprato has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Elastinen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Contemprato misses with some punches.
#BC#
Contemprato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Contemprato tries to sprawl out of it but Elastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contemprato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elastinen shoots in but Contemprato avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Contemprato lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Elastinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Contemprato tries to bench press Elastinen off him but Elastinen keeps the position.
Contemprato is working hard here to advance position.
Elastinen looking to control but instead Contemprato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Elastinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Contemprato is trying to stand.
Contemprato is not content to let Elastinen control the position.#SUB2#
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Contemprato is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Contemprato is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Contemprato tries to kick Elastinen off in order to stand up. Elastinen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Noel Contemprato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Contemprato sneaks back into half guard.
Contemprato is trying to stand back up but Elastinen is controlling him
Contemprato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Elastinen. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Contemprato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Contemprato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elastinen trying to control but Contemprato is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES#
Contemprato manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Contemprato. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen shoots and misses
enabling Contemprato to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contemprato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Contemprato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Contemprato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Contemprato!
After winning the bout, Noel Contemprato 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:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Elastinen moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Elastinen moved out of range nicely.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Elastinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Steel counters with a crisp one two that drops Elastinen! Steel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Elastinen to his feet! Elastinen is in big trouble!#ROC#
Elastinen is rocked!
Elastinen moves out of range as Steel strikes.#T1##KD#
Steel cracks Elastinen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Elastinen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steel finish him?
Elastinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Freddy Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Elastinen manages to avoid it.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Elastinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elastinen blocks a jab.
Freddy Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elastinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Elastinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel wants to stand and escape but Elastinen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Elastinen trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #ES#
Steel pushes Elastinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elastinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
#KD#
Steel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Elastinen sprawling to the canvas! Elastinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steel finish him?!
#T3#
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elastinen.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elastinen.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Elastinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
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!
Elastinen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen'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#
Elastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Elastinen.
Steel misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #ES#
Steel kicks off Elastinen and gets to his feet.
Elastinen seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Steel shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Elastinen is backing up but Steel catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Elastinen covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Steel Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Steel!
A very excited looking Freddy Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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