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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mati Karppinen (ranked 23987 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2921 p4p, 278 weight class). Tanaka has chosen The good the bad and the ugly theme song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 losses; Mati Karppinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Karppinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karppinen tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Karppinen against the cage.
Tanaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karppinen prevents it.
Karppinen is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karppinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mati Karppinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karppinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karppinen regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karppinen (0) vs (2) Tanaka
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karppinen keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karppinen keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Karppinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karppinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karppinen wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Karppinen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karppinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karppinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karppinen defends it well.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Karppinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka prevents Karppinen from improving his position.
Tanaka 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karppinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karppinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Karppinen is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Karppinen defends the submission attempt.
Karppinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karppinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (2) vs (2) Tanaka
Tanaka has his foot on Karppinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karppinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka working for a triangle but Karppinen defends it easily.
Tanaka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karppinen escapes and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (5) vs (2) Tanaka
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Karppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka tries to bench press Karppinen off him but Karppinen keeps the position.
Tanaka wants to control but Karppinen postures up.
Karppinen is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka has one of Karppinen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tanaka is still trying to improve position.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Karppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karppinen trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Tanaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karppinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanaka stops Karppinen from passing to mount.
Tanaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (5) vs (4) Tanaka
Karppinen gets full guard.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karppinen is keeping the position for now.
Karppinen is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Karppinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Karppinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanaka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karppinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karppinen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (7) vs (4) Tanaka
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (7) vs (6) Tanaka
Karppinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karppinen, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (7) vs (9) Tanaka
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Karppinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Karppinen is defending well.
Tanaka tries for a kimura but Karppinen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Karppinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tanaka's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Karppinen wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Karppinen defending well.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karppinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
Tanaka slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karppinen looking for submissions off his back.
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karppinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tanaka is trying for a kimura here. Karppinen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tanaka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiro Tanaka!
In his post fight interview, Shiro Tanaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mati Karppinen (ranked 24026 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Baha (ranked 5557 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Mati Karppinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Benny Baha!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baha dives in and scores a takedown into Karppinen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karppinen (0) vs (2) Baha
Karppinen looking for a guillotine here but Baha defends easily.
Baha is stalling in the full guard.
Karppinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baha is aware though and is defending well.
Baha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karppinen trying to keep a closed guard but Baha is proving a slippery customer.
Karppinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baha is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baha tries to free his leg and advance position but Karppinen is retaining full guard.
Baha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baha trying to control but Karppinen is working from the bottom.
Baha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karppinen is pulling down on Baha's head. It's preventing any offense from Baha, at least for the moment.
Baha passes Karppinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baha content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen is trying to maintain the position but Baha is very close to passing his half guard.
Baha is pressing down on Karppinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karppinen is holding on for now.
Baha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karppinen is doing well to control the position and prevent Baha from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen tries to get to full guard but Baha has control of the leg.
Baha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baha trying to mount his opponent but Karppinen defends it.
Baha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karppinen is trying to control but can't.
Karppinen is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Baha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baha tries to pass to full mount but Karppinen defends it.
Karppinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baha is working away from the top position though.
Karppinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baha's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karppinen (4) vs (2) Baha
Baha staying busy and making it hard for Karppinen to control.
Baha trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Karppinen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Baha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baha trying to hold on to Karppinen's head to control him but Karppinen postures up.
Karppinen tries to pass to full mount but Baha defends it.
Baha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baha wants to improve his position but Karppinen is controlling well.
Baha is still trying to improve position.
Karppinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Karppinen wants to take a breather but Baha is having none of it.
Baha gets back to full guard.
Baha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baha working for a triangle but Karppinen defends it easily.
Baha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karppinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (4) vs (4) Baha
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karppinen is keeping the position for now.
Karppinen looking to control.
Karppinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baha looking to pass the guard.
Baha controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baha trying to control the position from guard on top but Karppinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baha 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.
Baha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karppinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baha controls the pace.
Baha tries to free his leg and advance position but Karppinen is retaining full guard.
Karppinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen managing to control the position.
Baha content to stall in guard here.
Baha wants to pass the guard but Karppinen is keeping the position.
Karppinen looking for a guillotine here but Baha defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karppinen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (6) vs (4) Baha
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baha is pulling down on Karppinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Karppinen, at least for the moment.
Karppinen won't allow Baha to sweep him here.
Baha wants to hit a switch here but Karppinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baha there! Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (9) vs (4) Baha
Well,Karppinen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Karppinen wants to control the pace but Baha is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen is really struggling to control Baha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baha wants to control but Karppinen is having none of it.
Baha is looking to improve his position but Karppinen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen trying to control but Baha is having none of it.
Baha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karppinen controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karppinen takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mati Karppinen (ranked 24026 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meng Tonga (ranked 6693 p4p, 0 weight class). Meng Tonga acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Mati Karppinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Meng Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Karppinen is looking to clinch.
Tonga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Tonga tries to get set, Karppinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonga manages to avoid the attempt.
Tonga shoots for a takedown but Karppinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karppinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karppinen (4) vs (0) Tonga
Karppinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Karppinen stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karppinen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karppinen (4) vs (4) Tonga
Tonga looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karppinen can't escape the position.
Karppinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tonga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karppinen is looking to escape.
Karppinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tonga.
Karppinen wants to control but Tonga is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karppinen defends it well.
Tonga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karppinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonga.
Karppinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karppinen is pressing down on Tonga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karppinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (6) vs (4) Tonga
Tonga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karppinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonga 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.
Karppinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga is looking for a sweep. Karppinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karppinen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (9) vs (4) Tonga
Tonga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonga has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Karppinen (12) vs (4) Tonga
Karppinen is cranking Tonga's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tonga! He's tightened the choke and Tonga is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mati Karppinen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Karppinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Henson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Henson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karppinen regains guard immediately.
Henson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karppinen wants to stand but Henson is controlling the position.
Karppinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henson controls the pace.
Henson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karppinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Karppinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Henson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henson throwing strikes but missing.
Karppinen 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.
Henson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Karppinen is looking for a triangle here but Henson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Karppinen is looking for a sweep.
Henson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karppinen is avoiding damage well.
Henson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karppinen down.
Henson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Henson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karppinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henson working the ground and pound.
Henson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karppinen down.
#T3#
Karppinen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Henson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karppinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karppinen is looking for a sweep. Henson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karppinen trying to control here.
Henson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henson lands strikes from half guard.
Karppinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Henson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Karppinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henson.
Karppinen trying to control from the bottom.
Henson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karppinen taking some punishment here, with Henson in his half guard.
Henson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karppinen defending well though.
Karppinen is trying to stand back up but Henson is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karppinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Henson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karppinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karppinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henson as he jumps to the side.
Henson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karppinen fails with the takedown.
Mati Karppinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karppinen wants to clinch but Henson slips to the side
and Henson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karppinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson slips under a jab.
Henson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karppinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karppinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignacio Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mati Karppinen.#T1#
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson swats away the attempt to clinch by Karppinen.
Karppinen throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Henson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henson. #TD#
Henson lands a takedown into guard.
Henson connects with a couple of short punches.
Henson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karppinen is trying to control the position but Henson postures up.
Henson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Henson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Henson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henson won't allow Karppinen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Karppinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karppinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karppinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Henson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karppinen has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Henson clinches up against the cage.
Karppinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karppinen is trying to break free.#TD2#
Karppinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Henson has gone for a leg lock! Karppinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henson's guard.#REVB#
Karppinen postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Henson is looking for a triangle but Karppinen pushes his legs off easily.
Karppinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Karppinen being controlled here momentarily.
Henson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karppinen can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karppinen trying to control but Henson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Henson 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#
Karppinen shoots in for a double leg but Henson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karppinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henson counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Henson takes the fight into the clinch.
Karppinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henson to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karppinen looking to stall.
Henson is stalling here.
#T1#
Karppinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karppinen just leaning against Henson, taking a breather. #BC#
Henson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karppinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Henson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karppinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mati Karppinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson avoids the head kick by Karppinen.
Henson slaps away a takedown attempt from Karppinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ignacio Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mati Karppinen.#T2##CL#
Henson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Henson manages to break the clinch.
Henson scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Henson misses #TD2#
and Karppinen counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Henson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karppinen is fending him off so far but Henson persists. Nope, Karppinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Karppinen tries to land a front kick but Henson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Karppinen thows a leg kick but Henson checks it #CL#
and Henson counters by moving into the clinch.
Henson tries to pull guard but Karppinen won't allow it.
Karppinen is looking for a takedown.
Karppinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Karppinen manages to break the clinch.
Karppinen tries for a takedown but Henson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henson tries to counter by clinching up but Karppinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Karppinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karppinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Henson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Karppinen is looking to clinch.
Henson tries to counter with a takedown but Karppinen is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Henson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Karppinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karppinen taking some punishment here, with Henson in his half guard.
Mati Karppinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignacio Henson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignacio Henson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Henson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Karppinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Serrano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karppinen working away.
Serrano tries to improve position but can't.
Serrano dodges the ground and pound from Karppinen.
Karppinen wants to stand but Serrano is controlling his arm.
Serrano is trying to improve his position.
Serrano is working hard here to advance position.
Karppinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karppinen trying to control the position but Serrano is working away.
Serrano tries to bench press Karppinen off him but Karppinen keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Serrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karppinen tries to advance to mount but can't. #ES#
Serrano bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Karppinen clinches up with Serrano and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Serrano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Serrano cracks Karppinen with a solid left hand.
Serrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Serrano chips away with some ground and pound.
Serrano scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Serrano lands a couple of digs.
Serrano scoring with some ground and pound.
Karppinen looks winded!
Serrano works over Karppinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Serrano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karppinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serrano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Serrano distracts Karppinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serrano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Serrano landing some decent shots from guard.
Serrano scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Serrano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karppinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serrano has managed to get both his arms back between Karppinen's legs - danger averted.
Serrano lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Serrano lands a couple of digs.
Serrano landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano with a nice head shot there.
Serrano works over Karppinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Serrano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serrano stands up over Karppinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serrano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karppinen working a defensive guard here.
Serrano is working Karppinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serrano stands up over Karppinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Karppinen is rocked!
Serrano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karppinen is still in real trouble! Can Serrano finish him?
Serrano lands a couple of elbows.
Serrano lands a couple of elbows.
Serrano works over Karppinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Serrano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Serrano landing some decent shots from guard.
Serrano postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Karppinen covers up, he's hurt! Serrano keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Serrano and the ref steps in to end the fight! Serrano can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tad Serrano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Karppinen throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Patel counters with a takedown into side control.
Karppinen is looking to get back to his feet here but Patel is keeping cool and he's managed to take Karppinen's back.#SUB#
Karppinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Patel's arms.
Patel keeps control of the position as Karppinen tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karppinen is trying to get back to his feet but Patel has full control of the position and if anything, Karppinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Patel is looking for a rear naked choke here but Karppinen reverses the position brilliantly into Patel's guard!
#T1##SUB#
Patel is looking for a triangle but Karppinen pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patel being controlled here, momentarily.
Karppinen passes into half guard.
Karppinen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karppinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Patel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karppinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karppinen prevents Patel from standing back up.
Karppinen stalling.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Karppinen sits in half guard.
Karppinen thows a huge punch but Patel dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Karppinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karppinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karppinen wants to pass the guard but Patel is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patel tries to clinch but Karppinen moves out of range.
Patel slips a jab and a cross from Karppinen.
Karppinen looks to land a combination but Patel avoids it well.
Patel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karppinen.
Karppinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Patel tries a head kick but it misses.
Patel shoots in looking for a takedown. Karppinen tries to sprawl out of it but Patel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karppinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patel is breathing heavily.#T4#
Karppinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patel.
Karppinen tries for a takedown but Patel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karppinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Karppinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patel's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Patel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karppinen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mati Karppinen will probably get the nod.
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#
Karppinen looks for a takedown but Patel sprawls well.
Patel wants to clinch.#TD#
Patel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karppinen to the mat! Karppinen manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karppinen is striking off his back. Patel thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Patel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Karppinen trying to hold on to Patel's head to control him but Patel postures up.
Karppinen wants to get back to his feet.
Karppinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Patel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #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.
Karppinen wants to control but Patel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karppinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karppinen is striking but Patel is not phased and passes to half guard.
Karppinen is trying to stand up here but Patel is controlling him well.
Karppinen is looking to improve his position.
Patel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karppinen is breathing heavily.#T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karppinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Karppinen instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Karppinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Patel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patel wants to control but Karppinen is keeping busy.
#T4#
Karppinen tries to stand and escape but Patel is controlling the position. #SUB#
Patel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karppinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karppinen controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Patel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Karppinen pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thaddeus Patel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karppinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patel is looking to counter the offense by Karppinen and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Karppinen looking to score a takedown here. Patel is defending well but Karppinen drives through and ends up in Patel's guard.
Patel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karppinen manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB#
Patel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karppinen wants to take a breather but Patel is having none of it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karppinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Patel tries to kick Karppinen off but Karppinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karppinen working Patel over with strikes.
Karppinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Karppinen 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.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Karppinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Patel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karppinen is trying to control. Patel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Karppinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Karppinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Patel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Karppinen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Karppinen controlling from mount.
Karppinen trying to control but Patel is having none of it. #T4#
Patel stops Karppinen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Patel is desperately trying to improve his position but Karppinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Karppinen content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patel is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mati Karppinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karppinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mati Karppinen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Figueroa lands a head shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Karppinen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Karppinen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Figueroa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Karppinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Karppinen in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa parries the strikes from Karppinen easily there. Karppinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Figueroa to escape.
Karppinen gets to mount! Figueroa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Karppinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karppinen looking to ground and pound but Figueroa is blocking nicely.
Figueroa blocking the ground and pound.
Karppinen controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Karppinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karppinen wants to control the pace but Figueroa is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Karppinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Figueroa is now in Karppinen's guard. A big mistake from Karppinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Karppinen trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses.
Figueroa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Karppinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karppinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Figueroa won't allow Karppinen to get back to his feet.
Figueroa won't allow Karppinen to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Figueroa stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Karppinen throws up his legs and catches Figueroa in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Figueroa tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Karppinen! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mati Karppinen!
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