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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fergus Darrow and Jamal Quik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fergus Darrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jamal Quik!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Darrow gets tackled into the cage by Quik. Quik maintains the clinch.
Darrow gets control of Quik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Darrow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darrow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darrow (2) vs (0) Quik
Darrow wants to control from the top but Quik keeps moving.
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.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Darrow'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.
Darrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quik seems keen to control Darrow's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Quik keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Quik is retaining full guard.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Quik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quik 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.
Darrow looking to pass the guard.
Quik controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow passes Quik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darrow is looking to advance position but Quik won't allow it.
Darrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darrow controlling the action here.
Quik tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quik trying to control here.
Quik is staying active underneath Darrow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darrow is taking a breather. Quik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Darrow is keen to just control but Quik is a slippery customer.
Darrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Darrow prevents Quik from improving his position.
Quik wants to get back to full guard but Darrow has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Darrow (5) vs (0) Quik
Darrow controlling the pace for now.
Darrow looking to control but Quik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Darrow controlling the position easily from mount.
Darrow trying to control but Quik is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quik is controlling an arm, preventing Darrow from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Quik is squirming around, avoiding Darrow's attempts to control the action.
Quik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darrow controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is looking to work his way around to Quik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Darrow wants to control the pace but Quik is squirming around nicely.
Quik tries to hold on but Darrow postures up.
Quik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darrow tries to control but Quik wriggling away.
Quik is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quik is squirming around, avoiding Darrow's attempts to control the action.
Darrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Darrow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quik for as long as he can get away with.
Darrow is looking to take Quik's back but instead Quik gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Darrow is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Quik reverses the position - he's now on top in Darrow's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darrow (5) vs (2) Quik
Quik looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Darrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Quik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Quik wants to control but Darrow is keeping him busy.
Quik stalling away here and it's allowed Darrow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Quik wants to pass the guard but Darrow is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Quik is still trying to improve position.
Darrow trying to keep a closed guard but Quik is proving a slippery customer.
Darrow keeping full guard, as Quik tries to pass.
Darrow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darrow (7) vs (2) Quik
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Darrow passes Quik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darrow is looking to stall here but Quik recovers full guard.
Quik looking to control.
Quik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darrow controls the pace.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Quik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Quik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quik seems keen to control Darrow's posture.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Quik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Darrow being controlled here momentarily.
Quik working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow is fighting to break Quik's control of his arms but Quik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darrow is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrow takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pete Palahnuik and Bud Macintosh. Palahnuik comes into the arena with Machine Civilization blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macintosh gets tackled into the cage by Palahnuik. Palahnuik maintains the clinch.
Macintosh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palahnuik is defending well.
Macintosh wants a takedown.
Palahnuik successfully pulls guard.
Macintosh is pushing down on Palahnuik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palahnuik is fighting to maintain full guard but Macintosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palahnuik trying to hold on to Macintosh's head to control him but Macintosh postures up.
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palahnuik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Macintosh wants to pass to mount but Palahnuik is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh is working for a kimura but Palahnuik is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik is doing well to control the position and prevent Macintosh from advancing to side control.
Palahnuik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Macintosh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Macintosh is pressing down on Palahnuik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palahnuik is holding on for now.
Palahnuik is refusing to be controlled, as Macintosh sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik tries to get to full guard but Macintosh has control of the leg.
Palahnuik wants to control but Macintosh is keeping busy.
Macintosh is working for a submission of some sort.
Macintosh wants to free his trapped foot but Palahnuik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macintosh is pressing down on Palahnuik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palahnuik is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh 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.
Palahnuik is looking for a sweep. Macintosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but Palahnuik defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh 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.
Palahnuik is concentrating on defense, preventing Macintosh from advancing position.
Macintosh prevents Palahnuik from improving his position.
Macintosh is trying to control the action in half guard but Palahnuik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik wants to control but Macintosh is keeping busy.
Palahnuik controlling the position well.
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palahnuik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura here.
Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is thwarting Palahnuik's attempts to control the position.
Palahnuik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Palahnuik keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
Macintosh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Palahnuik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Palahnuik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (2) vs (0) Macintosh
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh working a defensive guard here.
Macintosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macintosh working for a triangle but Palahnuik defends it easily.
Palahnuik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palahnuik trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macintosh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Palahnuik looking to pass the guard.
Macintosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palahnuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macintosh is keeping the position for now.
Macintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macintosh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macintosh working a defensive guard here.
Palahnuik is pushing down on Macintosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Macintosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Palahnuik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palahnuik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macintosh defends it well.
Palahnuik is taking a breather. Macintosh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but Macintosh defending well.
Macintosh wants to get back to full guard.
Palahnuik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macintosh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macintosh is trying to control but Palahnuik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (5) vs (0) Macintosh
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Macintosh is not content to let Palahnuik control the position.
Palahnuik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Palahnuik (7) vs (0) Macintosh
Macintosh is desperately trying to improve his position but Palahnuik has a good base and remains in mount.
Macintosh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macintosh is trying to control but can't.
Palahnuik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macintosh sees it coming and defends easily.
Palahnuik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (10) vs (0) Macintosh
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macintosh is trying to escape the mount.
Palahnuik looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macintosh gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control the action but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Macintosh won't allow Palahnuik to pass to mount.
Macintosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palahnuik pulls his head out easily.
Macintosh trying to control here.
Macintosh won't allow Palahnuik to pass to mount.
Macintosh is looking for a sweep. Palahnuik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palahnuik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palahnuik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (13) vs (0) Macintosh
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control but Macintosh is having none of it.
Palahnuik mounts Macintosh! Really nice guard pass there!
Palahnuik wants to control the pace but Macintosh is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palahnuik is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palahnuik takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Pete Palahnuik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka and Don Glover. Tisoaka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Festivo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Glover slaps away a takedown attempt from Tisoaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glover instigates a clinch.
Tisoaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tisoaka goes for a takedown attempt but Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover instigates a clinch.
Tisoaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glover lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Glover
Glover is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tisoaka's guard.
Glover working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tisoaka's thigh. Tisoaka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tisoaka 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: Tisoaka (2) vs (2) Glover
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka is thwarting Glover's attempts to control the position.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but Glover defending well.
Tisoaka moves into full mount! Glover won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (2) Glover
Glover can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Glover to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (8) vs (2) Glover
You can see the frustration on Glover's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Glover do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tisoaka avoiding Glover 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover tries to break free.
Tisoaka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Glover just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Glover is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tisoaka not allowing Glover to control his hands.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glover is in bad spot here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tisoaka is hanging on to Glover's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glover trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Glover do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Glover wants to control his opponent's hands but Tisoaka gets his hands free.
Glover turns into Tisoaka and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (4) Glover
Tisoaka is trying to keep Glover in close.
Glover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tisoaka is keeping the position for now.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (4) Glover
Glover looking for a guillotine here but Tisoaka defends easily.
Glover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Glover.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover wants to hit a switch here but Tisoaka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Glover there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (13) vs (4) Glover
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glover is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Glover gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Glover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka controlling from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tisoaka trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Glover trying to control the position here.
Tisoaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Glover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tisoaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tisoaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has moved into half guard.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
Tisoaka prevents Glover from improving his position.
Glover keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Glover is pressing down on Tisoaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glover looking to control but Tisoaka passes into half guard.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Katuro Tisoaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balrog Johnson and Miilo Nurkkanen. Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights . Nurkkanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When im gone remixed by DJ Darkjuice . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Balrog Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miilo Nurkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurkkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurkkanen off to one side.
Nurkkanen wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Nurkkanen darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Nurkkanen into the cage.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Nurkkanen against the cage.
Nurkkanen goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balrog Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Nurkkanen
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurkkanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurkkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurkkanen controls the pace.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Nurkkanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Nurkkanen has passed into half guard.
Nurkkanen wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Nurkkanen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nurkkanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Nurkkanen
Nurkkanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Nurkkanen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (8) Nurkkanen
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurkkanen controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Nurkkanen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Johnson tries to escape but Nurkkanen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nurkkanen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nurkkanen gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
It looks like Nurkkanen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Nurkkanen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Despite being in a bad position, Johnson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Nurkkanen breaks the grip.
Nurkkanen is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Nurkkanen keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Johnson tries to escape but Nurkkanen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen controls the action.
Nurkkanen is continuing to stall.
Nurkkanen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Nurkkanen is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nurkkanen.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
Nurkkanen controlling from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Nurkkanen breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nurkkanen wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Nurkkanen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Nurkkanen.
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Nurkkanen is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Nurkkanen working for a choke but Johnson reverses nicely into Nurkkanen 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Nurkkanen
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurkkanen working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Nurkkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurkkanen wins on points by 8 to 2.
Miilo Nurkkanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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