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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
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 32 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gerbandi clinches.
Kuningas wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerbandi stops a takedown attempt from Kuningas.
#TD#
Gerbandi wants the takedown. Kuningas is fighting it off but Gerbandi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuningas's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Kuningas#T1##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuningas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Kuningas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuningas 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.
Gerbandi is in trouble now - Kuningas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (5) Kuningas#T2##SUB2#
Kuningas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gerbandi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gerbandi and Kuningas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gerbandi is looking to regain half guard here but Kuningas keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuningas swings around for an armbar but Gerbandi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuningas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi advances to half guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuningas has a hand on Gerbandi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gerbandi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape. #T5#
Gerbandi wants to take Kuningas's back but he can't do it this time.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gerbandi has control of Kuningas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuningas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T6#
Gerbandi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuningas tries to reverse the position but Gerbandi maintains control.
Kuningas 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.
Gerbandi wants to advance to full mount but Kuningas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#T7#
Kuningas trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kuningas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gerbandi escapes and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to advance position but Kuningas counters by regaining guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T9#
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kuningas controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (16) vs (5) Kuningas
Gerbandi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (19) vs (5) Kuningas
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gerbandi controlling the position well here. Kuningas rolled but Gerbandi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuningas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gerbandi.
Gerbandi doesn't have the hooks in and Kuningas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (19) vs (7) Kuningas#T12##SUB2#
Kuningas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (21) vs (7) Kuningas
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T13#
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi is pushing down on Kuningas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuningas is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerbandi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Kuningas wants to sweep but Gerbandi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (24) vs (7) Kuningas
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Viera has closed the distance and engaged Kuningas in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kuningas tightens his grip and picks Viera up, before dumping him to the ground. Viera manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viera controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuningas passes into half guard.
Viera wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuningas pulls his head out easily.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but Viera defending well.
Kuningas is trying to control. Viera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Kuningas pushes down on Viera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
Viera gets full guard.#T3#
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
Viera wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Viera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuningas has passed into half guard!
Viera won't allow Kuningas to pass to mount.
Kuningas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Kuningas looking to improve position, pressing down on Viera's thigh with his hand. Viera seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kuningas paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kuningas's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Viera picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuningas.
Kuningas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Kuningas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuningas somewhat.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuningas closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Marston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuningas! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) Marston
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Marston advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (6) Marston
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Marston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuningas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (9) Marston
Marston keeps control of the position as Kuningas tries to break free.
#T2#
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Kuningas is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.
Well, with Marston on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kuningas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.#T3#
Kuningas turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (9) Marston
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marston has control of Kuningas's left arm, preventing Kuningas from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuningas trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas preventing the sweep.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Marston wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Marston is still trying to improve position.
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuningas trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston trying to control the position here.
Marston 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.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Kuningas won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuningas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (9) Marston#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marston, who protects the arm well.
Kuningas is staying tight to Marston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for an arm triangle but Marston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuningas to get the leverage. #T7#
Marston is positioning himself well to prevent Kuningas advancing to mount.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kuningas seems to be working for a kimura but Marston defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuningas. #T8#
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (5) vs (11) Marston#T9##SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (14) Marston
Marston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (5) vs (16) Marston
Kuningas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marston stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuningas with the active half guard here but Marston passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (19) Marston#T10#
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control.
Marston slows the pace down.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuningas's legs.
Kuningas looking for a sweep but Marston has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (5) vs (21) Marston#T11#
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuningas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Marston has a good base and remains in mount.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuningas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuningas tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (5) vs (24) Marston#T13#
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kuningas doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Kuningas right now.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to roll into a better position but Marston has get a rear naked choke and Kuningas is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Marston! |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 26 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kuningas moves into the clinch.
Kuningas is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jafar lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Jafar
Kuningas pulls Jafar in close to prevent any damage.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jafar won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Kuningas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuningas is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jafar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar 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.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas 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.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuningas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jafar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuningas has Jafar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) Jafar#T2#
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Jafar trying to control from Kuningas's half guard. Kuningas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Jafar won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Kuningas is adopting a defensive guard.
Jafar trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas managing to control the position. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Kuningas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jafar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (4) Jafar#T4#
Jafar working a defensive guard here.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass.
Kuningas trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas postures up.
Kuningas stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (7) vs (4) Jafar#SUB#
Kuningas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jafar, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuningas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jafar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Kuningas is looking to pass Jafar's guard but actually Jafar recovers to full guard.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (7) vs (6) Jafar
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuningas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (9) vs (6) Jafar
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jafar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jafar looks winded!
Kuningas stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (12) vs (6) Jafar#T9#
Kuningas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (14) vs (6) Jafar#SUB#
Kuningas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jafar has his hands clasped together but Kuningas breaks the hold and Jafar is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leenart Kuningas!
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 6 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wahlstroem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuningas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to get back to full guard but Wahlstroem takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Wahlstroem can't control as he wanted to and Kuningas manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Wahlstroem controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuningas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuningas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuningas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuningas is defending well. Wahlstroem quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuningas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wahlstroem celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuningas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grandall is in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall passes into half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#T1#
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Kuningas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuningas is controlling Grandall's trapped leg to prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Kuningas showing good submission defense here.
Grandall has the hooks in. Kuningas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Grandall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2##SUB2#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuningas won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grandall trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away. #T3#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Grandall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (11) Grandall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Grandall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Grandall
Grandall tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away. #T5#
Grandall fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Kuningas wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grandall in particular looking to stall.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
Grandall pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard.
Kuningas controlling the position well.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grandall trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Grandall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (16) Grandall
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (19) Grandall#T8##SUB2#
Kuningas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuningas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grandall.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kuningas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kuningas just trying to survive but Grandall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuningas wants to escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Grandall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grandall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #SUB2#
Grandall has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kuningas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grandall gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A relieved looking Billy Grandall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrington. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Carrington (4) vs (0) Kuningas
Carrington wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Carrington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB#
Carrington swings around for an armbar but Kuningas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (2) Kuningas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Carrington controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Kuningas has gone for a leg lock! Carrington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (6) vs (2) Kuningas
Carrington being controlled here momentarily.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Carrington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Carrington looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carrington controls the pace.
Kuningas has Carrington pulled in close to control his posture.
Carrington trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Carrington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Carrington eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Carrington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Carrington seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.
Carrington prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is not content to let Carrington control the position.#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well.
Carrington wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it. #T4#
Kuningas is trying is best to control the position here.
Carrington content to control rather than advance.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuningas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (6) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Kuningas preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Carrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Kuningas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Kuningas passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Kuningas is controlling well.
Carrington is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Carrington is looking to improve his position.
Carrington wants to get back to full guard but Kuningas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (7) Kuningas
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Kuningas's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Carrington prevents Kuningas from taking his back.#SUB2#
Kuningas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carrington has worked his arm free - good work by Carrington!
Carrington tries to improve position but can't.
Kuningas wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy. #T7#
Carrington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carrington is trying to control but can't.
Carrington moves into full guard.
Kuningas trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (10) Kuningas
Carrington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carrington is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Kuningas trying to control from half guard but Carrington is working away.
Carrington is in trouble now - Kuningas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (13) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to finish this one by submission but Carrington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuningas.
Carrington wants to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas trying to control but Carrington is having none of it.
Carrington has given up his back here. Will Kuningas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carrington (6) vs (16) Kuningas#T9#
Carrington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Carrington is in a bad position with Kuningas working for a choke. Carrington manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (8) vs (16) Kuningas
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carrington wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Kuningas is pressing down on Carrington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Carrington is working hard here to advance position.
Carrington stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.#SUB2#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Carrington defends it easily.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#T11#
Carrington wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (8) vs (18) Kuningas#SUB#
Carrington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.
Carrington controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #SUB#
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuningas is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (8) vs (21) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to take a breather but Carrington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kuningas.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kuningas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas stays in close to Carrington's body and controls the position.
Carrington trying to keep a closed guard but Kuningas is proving a slippery customer.
Carrington 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: Carrington (10) vs (21) Kuningas#T14#
Kuningas is looking to control Carrington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuningas avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuningas wants to control but Carrington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Carrington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Carrington's head to control him but Carrington postures up.
#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura but Kuningas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carrington to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrington wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
Carrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas wins on points by 21 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kuningas gets caught napping as Adamz dives in and scores a takedown. Kuningas manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Adamz
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle here but Kuningas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (2) Adamz
Adamz is looking to reverse the position.
Adamz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Adamz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Adamz wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura here.
Adamz is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuningas won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuningas passes into half guard.
#T2#
Adamz has a hand on Kuningas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuningas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (8) vs (2) Adamz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuningas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adamz is surviving well by controlling Kuningas's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adamz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (11) vs (2) Adamz#SUB#
Kuningas is cranking Adamz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adamz! He's tightened the choke and Adamz is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuningas dives in and grabs Slamister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slamister pushes down on Kuningas's head and hops out.
Kuningas misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Slamister holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Slamister pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kuningas has gone for a leg lock! Slamister slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Slamister
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Slamister advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Slamister
Slamister wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Slamister might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuningas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slamister tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't.
Slamister tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him. #SUB2#
Slamister goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuningas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slamister's guard! Nice work there by Kuningas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (5) Slamister#T2#
Kuningas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuningas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slamister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuningas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (7) Slamister
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
Slamister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slamister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuningas is trying to keep Slamister in close.
Slamister wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Slamister trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Slamister postures up.
Slamister passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (10) Slamister
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Slamister tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kuningas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (2) vs (12) Slamister#SUB2#
Slamister working for a submission but Kuningas is keeping him at bay.
Slamister looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Slamister wants to finish this one by submission but Kuningas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slamister.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
Slamister trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slamister trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T6#
Slamister controlling from the full mount.
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.
Slamister controlling from mount.
Slamister avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.#T7#
Slamister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape.
Slamister controlling his opponent.
Slamister tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away.
Kuningas wants to control but Slamister is having none of it.
Slamister trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slamister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape.
Slamister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuningas wants to hold on but Slamister pushes him away.#SUB2#
Slamister looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuningas is having none of it. #T9#
Kuningas tries to hold on but Slamister postures up.
Kuningas 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.
Slamister trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Slamister's head to control him but Slamister postures up.
Slamister is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Slamister is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slamister is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Slamister is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Slamister 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.
Slamister is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Slamister works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (15) Slamister
Slamister wants to control the action but instead Kuningas gets a body lock and reverses into Slamister's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (15) Slamister#T11#
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Slamister is trying to control the position but Kuningas postures up. #T12#
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas forces his way into half guard.
Slamister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuningas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuningas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (4) vs (19) Slamister
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Slamister's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slamister controlling well, preventing Kuningas from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Slamister is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kuningas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kuningas for a finish.
Kuningas is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Slamister is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Slamister won't let him. #SUB2#
Slamister is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Slamister has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Slamister is persistently looking for the submission but Kuningas is defending it well.
Slamister is looking to control Kuningas but Kuningas is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Slamister looking for the choke from the back. #T14##SUB2#
Slamister is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuningas is controlling his hands well.
Kuningas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Slamister is riding his opponent, not letting Kuningas buck him off.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slamister controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuningas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lascombe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe working a defensive guard here.
Kuningas trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lascombe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lascombe 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: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well.
Lascombe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but Kuningas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lascombe to get the leverage.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lascombe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lascombe is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Kuningas tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Kuningas wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy.
Lascombe is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lascombe passes Kuningas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuningas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuningas.#T3#
Lascombe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuningas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lascombe is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well. #SUB2#
Lascombe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lascombe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuningas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lascombe but great work by Kuningas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (6) vs (5) Lascombe
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuningas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kuningas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Kuningas has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (8) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB#
Kuningas looking for a guillotine from mount but Lascombe is having none of it. #SUB#
Kuningas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuningas wants to take his opponent's back but Lascombe doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Kuningas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lascombe has worked his arm free - good work by Lascombe!
Lascombe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Lascombe looks to move to half guard but instead Kuningas has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (10) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB#
Kuningas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lascombe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lascombe looking for a sweep but Kuningas has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (12) vs (5) Lascombe
Lascombe is looking to improve his position but Kuningas isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuningas looking to control but Lascombe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6##SUB#
Kuningas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lascombe is surviving well by controlling Kuningas's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Kuningas has control of Lascombe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lascombe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lascombe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lascombe holds on for dear life.
Lascombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lascombe keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kuningas is stalling here but it's allowed Lascombe to get half guard.
#SUB#
Kuningas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lascombe sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuningas prevents Lascombe from improving his position.
Lascombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lascombe is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
Kuningas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Lascombe defends it.
Lascombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Lascombe looking to control.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lascombe controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lascombe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet. #T9#
Kuningas trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (12) vs (7) Lascombe
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Lascombe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (12) vs (10) Lascombe
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lascombe has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kuningas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kuningas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lascombe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ferdinand Lascombe!
A relieved looking Ferdinand Lascombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kuningas drives through with a takedown into Marston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kuningas drops back looking for a leg! Marston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marston manages to kick Kuningas off! Kuningas jumps back into Marston's guard.
Kuningas stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston pulls Kuningas in close to prevent any damage.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kuningas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Kuningas
Marston wants to control but Kuningas postures up.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it. #SUB2#
Kuningas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marston could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuningas has cracked it and Marston is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Schlepper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schlepper lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Schlepper#SUB#
Kuningas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schlepper doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuningas has managed to lock this one up! Can Schlepper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuningas on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silalahi shoots in and bounces Kuningas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Silalahi eventually gives up the hold.
Kuningas gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kuningas looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
#T1#
Silalahi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Silalahi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silalahi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silalahi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Silalahi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuningas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kuningas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuningas is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kuningas is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #T5#
Kuningas tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silalahi's best efforts.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi slips nicely into half guard.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuningas won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount.
Silalahi not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Silalahi stalling away here and it's allowed Kuningas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas managing to control the position.
Silalahi 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. #T7#
Kuningas looking to control.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Silalahi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silalahi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Silalahi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (8) Silalahi
Kuningas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silalahi's best efforts.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (11) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuningas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silalahi working away.#T9#
Kuningas is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas regains half guard.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Kuningas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (4) vs (11) Silalahi#SUB#
Kuningas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kuningas won't let him.
Kuningas wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Silalahi right now.
Kuningas doesn't have the hooks in and Silalahi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (13) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas is pulling down on Silalahi's head to control his posture. #T11#
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas managing to control the position.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas controlling Silalahi's posture. #SUB2#
Silalahi 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. #T12#
Kuningas is controlling Silalahi's posture.#SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Silalahi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Kuningas trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but instead Silalahi has moved into half guard.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi wins on points by 13 to 4.
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuningas darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Kuningas into the cage.
As Kuningas tries to get set, Chai tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuningas manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Chai is trying to trip Kuningas. He has hold of a leg but Kuningas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chai persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kuningas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kuningas has tightened it up now! Chai 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 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Tischenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Tischenko looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas 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.
Tischenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now.
Tischenko working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tischenko working for a triangle but Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Tischenko has his feet on Kuningas's thighs here. He's pushed Kuningas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kuningas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaroslav Tischenko! |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Klopstock enables Kuningas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Klopstock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Klopstock looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily.
Kuningas postures up.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for subs off his back but Kuningas has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to work for an arm triangle but Klopstock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Klopstock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuningas is pressing down on Klopstock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klopstock is holding on for now.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Klopstock gets back to full guard.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (5) Kuningas
Klopstock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to get an arm triangle but Klopstock is defending well.
Klopstock tries to bench press Kuningas off him but Kuningas keeps the position. #T2#
Klopstock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuningas trying to control from half guard but Klopstock is working away. #SUB#
Klopstock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Klopstock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuningas preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Klopstock has his foot on Kuningas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuningas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuningas won't allow Klopstock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for a triangle here. Kuningas is fighting it but it looks tight! Klopstock pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kuningas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonhard Klopstock!
A less than humble Leonhard Klopstock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marston moves into the clinch successfully.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuningas is trying to drag Marston to the mat but Marston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Marston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuningas can't fight it off and eventually Marston manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuningas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Kuningas gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston is fighting to break Kuningas's control of his arms but Kuningas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kuningas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuningas. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Marston
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Marston advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston is looking to work his way around to Kuningas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Kuningas is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston content just to control the position here.
Marston is trying to control here but Kuningas has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Marston has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (10) Marston
Kuningas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Marston has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Marston
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuningas's legs.
Marston taking a breather here.
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Marston tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him.
Marston working away.
Kuningas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marston is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (15) Marston
Kuningas wants to control but Marston is having none of it.
Marston wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Marston avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.
Kuningas is controlling an arm, preventing Marston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Kuningas regains half guard.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas is holding on to half guard well.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.#SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marston frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuningas has switched to an armbar! Marston is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ignon clinches. #TD#
Ignon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuningas can't fight it off and eventually Ignon manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuningas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Ignon pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon'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.
Ignon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Ignon controls the position.
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.#SUB#
Ignon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuningas, who protects the arm well.
Ignon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ignon working away.
Ignon trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. #SUB#
Ignon tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas is not content to let Ignon control the position.
Ignon works to advance to full mount. Kuningas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (7) vs (0) Kuningas#T2##SUB#
Ignon goes for an armbar but Kuningas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuningas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (7) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuningas stopping the sweep attempt from Ignon.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignon is keeping the position for now.
Ignon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.
Kuningas is pressing down on Ignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignon is holding on for now. #T3#
Ignon keeping hold of Kuningas's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Ignon is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuningas.
Ignon manages to get to full guard.
Ignon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (9) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment.
Ignon wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon 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. #T5#
Ignon won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Ignon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard.
Ignon tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Ignon is thwarting Kuningas's attempts to control the position.
Ignon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignon is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Kuningas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignon trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Ignon stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.
Ignon looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (9) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas pushes down on Ignon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Ignon won't allow Kuningas to pass to mount.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignon has his hands on Kuningas's head, controlling the position.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuningas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Kuningas trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Ignon keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass.
Ignon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (11) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T9#
Kuningas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ignon is now in half guard.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well.
Ignon prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Ignon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (14) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Ignon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (16) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T11#
Kuningas is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (19) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuningas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignon has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuningas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (22) vs (4) Kuningas#SUB#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12##SUB#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Kuningas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignon.
Kuningas tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Ignon is hanging on to Kuningas's back as he tries to escape.
Kuningas staying busy and making it hard for Ignon to control.
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Ignon won't let him.
Ignon tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuningas pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms. #SUB#
Ignon is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kuningas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ignon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauv Ignon!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauv Ignon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Darkins drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Darkins preventing the sweep.
Darkins is pushing down on Kuningas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuningas is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas is pressing down on Darkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkins controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkins controls the pace.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Darkins postures up.
Kuningas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Darkins
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) Darkins
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas is pulling down on Darkins's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Darkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Darkins 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.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass. #SUB#
Kuningas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins is fighting to break Kuningas's control of his arms but Kuningas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuningas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Darkins stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (7) Darkins
Darkins wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas trying to remain calm as Darkins controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuningas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darkins tries to move to mount but Kuningas blocks the move with his legs.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Darkins trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Darkins working away.
Darkins trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Darkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Darkins advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (2) vs (9) Darkins
Darkins fails to advance to Kuningas's back. #SUB2#
Kuningas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Darkins. #T7##SUB2#
Darkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darkins fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Darkins tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away.
Darkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Darkins is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8##SUB2#
Darkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuningas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Darkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Darkins working for a submission but Kuningas is keeping him at bay.
Darkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Darkins trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Darkins fails to advance to Kuningas's back. #T9#
Darkins trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well. #SUB2#
Darkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kuningas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Darkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrell Darkins!
A very excited looking Darrell Darkins 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:
SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Javontonius Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuningas! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smiff (4) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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You can see the frustration on Kuningas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smiff just content to control the position.
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff 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.
Kuningas is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Kuningas sneaks back into half guard.
Kuningas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smiff (4) vs (4) Kuningas
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2##SUB2#
Smiff 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 Kuningas gets his way!
#SUB2#
Kuningas working for a choke but Smiff reverses nicely into Kuningas 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (6) vs (4) Kuningas
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kuningas is pulling down on Smiff's head. It's preventing any offense from Smiff, at least for the moment.
Smiff passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Smiff passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (9) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Kuningas is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kuningas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuningas prevents Smiff from taking his back.
Smiff wants to control the action but instead Kuningas gets a body lock and reverses into Smiff's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (9) vs (6) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smiff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smiff has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (11) vs (6) Kuningas
Kuningas is trying to keep Smiff in close.
#T5#
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuningas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Kuningas's legs - danger averted.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T6#
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuningas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (11) vs (8) Kuningas
Smiff keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass.
Kuningas is still trying to improve position.
Smiff controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #T7#
Kuningas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuningas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Kuningas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuningas is trying to control. Smiff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Smiff looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily.
#T8#
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (11) vs (11) Kuningas
Kuningas moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (11) vs (13) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T9#
Smiff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smiff tries to roll over but Kuningas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
Kuningas prevents Smiff from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
#T10#
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Smiff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smiff.
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Smiff trying to hold on to Kuningas's head to control him but Kuningas postures up.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuningas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (11) vs (16) Kuningas
Kuningas fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Kuningas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smiff turns into him and now he's in Kuningas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (13) vs (16) Kuningas#T12#
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Kuningas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smiff won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here. #T13#
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Smiff trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas pulls Smiff in close to prevent any damage.
Smiff stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (16) vs (16) Kuningas
Kuningas is trying to improve his position.
Smiff tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him. #T14#
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here.
Smiff trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to move to mount but Kuningas reverses beautifully and ends up in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (16) vs (18) Kuningas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas wins on points by 18 to 16. |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mack fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuningas to the ground. Mack is now in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Mack
Mack wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Mack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Mack
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mack on the ground.
Mack is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Kuningas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mack has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) Mack
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mack won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Kuningas has an active guard here but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well. #T3#
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Mack is keeping busy.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuningas trying to control but Mack postures up.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Mack is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuningas has his hands clasped together around Mack's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Mack wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
Mack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuningas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (6) vs (4) Mack
Mack turns into Kuningas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (6) vs (6) Mack#SUB#
Mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Kuningas controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself. #T6#
Kuningas can't keep his opponent in guard - Mack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Mack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #T7#
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuningas moves into full guard.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kuningas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass. #SUB#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Mack defends it easily.
Kuningas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mack pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kuningas trying to control but Mack postures up.
Kuningas is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuningas sees it coming and defends easily.
Mack prevents Kuningas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mack is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.#T13#
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Mack is keen to just control but Kuningas is a slippery customer.
Kuningas is controlling Mack's trapped leg to prevent Mack from advancing to side control.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuningas trying to control but Mack postures up.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mack gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mack wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuningas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kuang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuningas quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Still in half guard, Kuang seems content to control.
Kuningas moves into full guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuningas working for submissions but it's allowed Kuang to get to half guard.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuningas is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuang.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuang pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Kuang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuningas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuang.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Kuang takes Kuningas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kuningas is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (8) vs (0) Kuningas#SUB#
Kuang is persistently looking for the submission but Kuningas is defending it well.
#SUB#
Kuang is working for a rear naked choke. Kuningas is not defending it well and Kuang has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kuningas refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kuningas's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang!
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dirt leaves Kuningas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuningas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt, which made it look bad.
Kuningas misses with a takedown #CL#
and Dirt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joe Dirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leenart Kuningas.#TD#
Dirt jumps into guard, dragging Kuningas to the mat.
#SUB#
Dirt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kuningas doesn't defend quickly enough and Dirt has managed to lock this one up! Can Kuningas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dirt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Navarro gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas makes his way to full guard, as Navarro worked for a kimura.
Kuningas pulls Navarro in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kuningas trying to control the position.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro being controlled here momentarily.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kuningas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Navarro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuningas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuningas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuningas! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (4) vs (2) Navarro#SUB#
Kuningas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Navarro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navarro, who protects the arm well.
Navarro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Kuningas keeps moving and retains side control.
Navarro is trying to control Kuningas's posture but Kuningas avoids it. #SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kuningas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuningas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Navarro is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarro trying his best to control but Kuningas has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (6) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuningas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T6#
Navarro regains half guard.
Navarro wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kuningas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Kuningas eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB#
Kuningas 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.
Navarro wants to control but Kuningas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (9) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Navarro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8##SUB#
Kuningas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Navarro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuningas is staying active.#SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9##SUB#
Kuningas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Navarro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Navarro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Navarro trying to control from the bottom.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuningas pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB#
Kuningas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Navarro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Obolensky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuningas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Obolensky gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Obolensky (4) vs (0) Kuningas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Kuningas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuningas is controlling Obolensky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Obolensky is looking to pass Kuningas's guard but actually Kuningas recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obolensky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Obolensky uses his free foot to push down on Kuningas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuningas. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (7) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Obolensky has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Obolensky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuningas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuningas and Obolensky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Obolensky tries to advance to mount but Kuningas instead regains half guard.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well. #SUB#
Obolensky 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.
Obolensky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obolensky is working away from the top position though.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Obolensky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obolensky passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (10) vs (0) Kuningas#SUB#
Obolensky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuningas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Obolensky but great work by Kuningas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Obolensky (10) vs (4) Kuningas
Obolensky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Obolensky gets back to full guard.
Obolensky looking for a sweep. Not yet Obolensky, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Obolensky has his foot on Kuningas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuningas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuningas pushes down on Obolensky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obolensky regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obolensky 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.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Obolensky keeps moving.
Kuningas preventing the sweep.
Kuningas stands and throws Obolensky's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (10) vs (7) Kuningas
Obolensky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obolensky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obolensky keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Obolensky has an active guard here but Kuningas has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Obolensky gets full guard.#SUB#
Kuningas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obolensky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuningas has managed to get both his arms back between Obolensky's legs - danger averted.
Obolensky tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Obolensky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuningas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obolensky keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obolensky is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obolensky (12) vs (7) Kuningas
Obolensky stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (15) vs (7) Kuningas
Obolensky tries to move to full mount but Kuningas actually manages to regain half guard. #T5#
Obolensky wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas wants to control but Obolensky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Obolensky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuningas regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kuningas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Obolensky tries to pass.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Obolensky from controlling successfully.
Kuningas controls Obolensky momentarily but Obolensky frees himself. #SUB2#
Kuningas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obolensky defends well.#T6#
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obolensky is one step ahead there.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obolensky looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obolensky (15) vs (9) Kuningas
Kuningas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Obolensky (15) vs (12) Kuningas
Obolensky is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obolensky is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Obolensky is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obolensky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obolensky is trying to work for a sweep but Kuningas has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Obolensky (15) vs (14) Kuningas
Obolensky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Obolensky is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Obolensky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obolensky is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obolensky (17) vs (14) Kuningas#T8#
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obolensky slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Obolensky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Obolensky seems to be looking for submissions.
Obolensky trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obolensky is working away from the top position though.
Obolensky trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
Kuningas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Obolensky trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Obolensky wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Obolensky won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Obolensky content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kuningas has locked up a guillotine! Kuningas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Obolensky is holding on here and Kuningas must be using up a lot of energy. Obolensky has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kuningas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leenart Kuningas! |
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