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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mitiai Bukhankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Greatest Grappler Worldwide (ranked 4867 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mitiai Bukhankin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Greatest Grappler Worldwide!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grappler Worldwide gets a clinch.
Grappler Worldwide has hold of one of Bukhankin's legs. Bukhankin is fighting the takedown attempt but Grappler Worldwide gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bukhankin (0) vs (2) Grappler Worldwide
Grappler Worldwide is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grappler Worldwide advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bukhankin (0) vs (5) Grappler Worldwide
Bukhankin being controlled for a moment.
Bukhankin can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukhankin tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler Worldwide looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bukhankin tries to control but Grappler Worldwide manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bukhankin (0) vs (8) Grappler Worldwide
Grappler Worldwide is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bukhankin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grappler Worldwide gets his way!
Grappler Worldwide is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bukhankin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bukhankin for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler Worldwide is looking for the choke from the back position but Bukhankin is controlling his hands well.
Bukhankin wants to control his opponent's hands but Grappler Worldwide gets his hands free.
Grappler Worldwide looking for the choke from the back.
Bukhankin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Grappler Worldwide is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bukhankin is defending well though. Grappler Worldwide let's go of the attempt for now.
Grappler Worldwide not allowing Bukhankin to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler Worldwide has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bukhankin is defending well but eventually Grappler Worldwide manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bukhankin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Greatest Grappler Worldwide! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Bukhankin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Bukhankin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Little throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bukhankin takes advantage and mounts!
Little throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bukhankin. What's that going to do exactly?
Little tries to lock up and control but Bukhankin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Little throws a strike from the bottom but Bukhankin uses the opportunity to take his back.
Little trying to control the hands but Bukhankin won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bukhankin trying to control momentarily.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den ($400) inform us that Bukhankin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bukhankin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Little.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukhankin struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Bukhankin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Little knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Little for a finish.
Little trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Little is keeping busy.
#T2#
Little trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Bukhankin keeps control of the position as Little tries to break free.
Bukhankin biding his time, controlling Little.
Bukhankin not allowing Little to control his hands.
Bukhankin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Little could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Bukhankin tightening his grip on Little, looking for the choke.
Bukhankin trying to control momentarily.
Little wants to control his opponent's hands but Bukhankin gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Bukhankin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Little doesn't escape.
Little might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Little just trying to survive but Bukhankin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Bukhankin is in full control for now.
Bukhankin not allowing Little to control his hands.
Little is breathing heavily.
Little prevents Bukhankin from getting a body triangle.
Little breaks Bukhankin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bukhankin is looking for a triangle here but Little uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Little swings around for an armbar but Bukhankin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Little's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitiai Bukhankin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joan Little's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Little tries to sprawl but Bukhankin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bukhankin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Bukhankin 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.
Little missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little wants to control but Bukhankin is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Little actively working from the bottom here.
Bukhankin is trying to control. Little wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Little is controlling Bukhankin's trapped leg to prevent Bukhankin from advancing to side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bukhankin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bukhankin blocks the strikes from Little.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bukhankin looking to score a takedown here. Little is defending well but Bukhankin drives through and ends up in Little's guard.
Little is looking to stand back up but Bukhankin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Little. #REVR#
Bukhankin trying to control the action but Little is working from the bottom.
Little trying to hold on to Bukhankin's head to control him but Bukhankin postures up.
#T2#
Little misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bukhankin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukhankin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working.
Bukhankin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Little wants to control but Bukhankin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Little is refusing to be controlled, as Bukhankin sits in half guard.
Bukhankin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Little haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Little trying to control here.
Little misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Little pushes Bukhankin off looking to stand but Bukhankin dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bukhankin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bukhankin lands in his opponent's guard.
Bukhankin trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukhankin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Little's guard. #T4#
Bukhankin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working.
Little is trying to control but can't.
Little is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bukhankin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bukhankin is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little is looking for a sweep. Bukhankin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitiai Bukhankin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joan Little's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bukhankin dives in and scores a takedown into Little's guard.
Little throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Bukhankin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bukhankin trying to control but Little is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Little has his foot on Bukhankin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukhankin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bukhankin trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukhankin postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bukhankin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bukhankin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Little manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Little throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bukhankin trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukhankin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Little striking off his back but it's not causing Bukhankin any problems. #T2#
Little working a defensive guard here.
Little can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukhankin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bukhankin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Little does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Little tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bukhankin content to control rather than advance.
Little is trying to maintain the position but Bukhankin is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bukhankin feints and as Little raises his hands in defense, Bukhankin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Little wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bukhankin is now in half guard.
Bukhankin is trying to control the action in half guard but Little is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Little is trying to control but can't.
Little wants to get back to full guard.
Bukhankin blocks the strikes from Little.
Bukhankin wants to take a breather but Little is having none of it.
Little trying to control but Bukhankin postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bukhankin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bukhankin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Little looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Little trying his best to control but Bukhankin has mounted him.
Little tries to lock up and control but Bukhankin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Bukhankin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bukhankin extends the arm and Little is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitiai Bukhankin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bukhankin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Luna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Luna is looking for a sweep. Bukhankin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukhankin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Luna flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukhankin wants to take a breather but Luna is having none of it.
Bukhankin is taking a breather. Luna 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.
Luna is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Luna is staying active underneath Bukhankin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukhankin wants to free his trapped foot but Luna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Luna could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bukhankin not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Luna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bukhankin!
Bukhankin trying his best to control but Luna has mounted him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukhankin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Luna wants to stand but Bukhankin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukhankin wants to control but Luna is having none of it.
Bukhankin tries to control Luna's body but Luna pushes him off. Bukhankin squirms to his side and now Luna has his back!
Bukhankin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Bukhankin tries to roll but Luna sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Bukhankin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Luna's arms.
Bukhankin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Luna dominated that round.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bukhankin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luna counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukhankin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Bukhankin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luna keeping full guard, as Bukhankin tries to pass.
Luna keeping moving, preventing Bukhankin from controlling successfully.
Luna throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukhankin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luna keeping moving, preventing Bukhankin from controlling successfully.
Bukhankin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Luna is wriggling around but Bukhankin manages to pass to half guard.
Bukhankin is trying to control the action in half guard but Luna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bukhankin is thwarting Luna's attempts to control the position.
Bukhankin trying to control the action but Luna is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bukhankin tries to keep at a distance but Luna has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bukhankin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dana Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitiai Bukhankin.#TD#
Luna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bukhankin uses from the top position.
Bukhankin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luna wants to sweep here but Bukhankin controlling him for the moment.
Bukhankin trying to control the position from guard on top but Luna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bukhankin stopping the sweep attempt from Luna.
Luna can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukhankin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Luna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukhankin is one step ahead there.
Bukhankin wants to control from the top but Luna keeps moving.
Bukhankin controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luna keeping moving, preventing Bukhankin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dana Luna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Luna takes the fight into the clinch.
Bukhankin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luna after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Luna dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luna wants it to stay on the feet.
Bukhankin shoots in for a double leg but Luna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bukhankin has a takedown stuffed.
Dana Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitiai Bukhankin.
Bukhankin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luna sprawls well. Luna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukhankin gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Luna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bukhankin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna postures up.
#T1##SU#
Luna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bukhankin, up you get!
Bukhankin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukhankin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bukhankin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukhankin fails with the takedown
and Bukhankin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukhankin fails to land the takedown.
Luna is looking for a counter combo.
Luna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukhankin. #T2##CL#
Luna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Luna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Luna has Bukhankin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukhankin is trying to drag Luna to the mat but Luna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Luna decides to pull guard.
Bukhankin trying to control the position from guard on top but Luna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Luna wants to sweep here but Bukhankin controlling him for the moment.
Dana Luna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukhankin trying to control but Luna is working from the bottom.
Luna wants to stand and escape but Bukhankin is having none of it.
Bukhankin trying to control the position from guard on top but Luna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bukhankin controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bukhankin shoots in looking for a takedown but Luna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukhankin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bukhankin shoots in for a double leg but Luna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
Bukhankin is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Luna manages to pull guard.
Bukhankin wants to control from the top but Luna keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukhankin stopping the sweep attempt from Luna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dana Luna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luna 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dana Luna!
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