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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn and Patrick Hager. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Hager!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel Penn lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Hager
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hager wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hager is keeping the position for now.
Hager looking for a sweep. Not yet Hager, not yet.
Hager is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hager is looking to sweep but instead, Steel Penn has passed into half guard.
Steel Penn prevents Hager from improving his position.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hager has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hager has a hand on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel Penn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (0) Hager
Hager tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn maintains control.
Hager has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (8) vs (0) Hager
Hager turns into Steel Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (2) Hager
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Hager tries to pass.
Hager is looking to advance position but Steel Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (12) vs (2) Hager
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hager is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn'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.
Hager is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
Hager is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Hager tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Hager is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hager working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hager manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hager is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (2) Hager
Hager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hager really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hager tries to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (18) vs (2) Hager
Hager can't escape the position.
Steel Penn working for a choke but Hager is defending well.
Hager tries to escape the position.
Steel Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Steel Penn looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hager taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds and Doug Graves. Doug Graves told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Graves looks to clinch
and Deeds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Graves
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graves tries to improve position but can't.
Graves sneaks back into half guard.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Deeds 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.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Deeds pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (0) Graves
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Deeds content just to control the position here.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Graves is trying to reverse the position but instead Deeds has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (10) vs (0) Graves
Deeds looking for the choke from the back.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Graves from escaping the position.
Graves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Deeds.
Deeds is hanging on to Graves's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds is looking for the choke from the back position but Graves is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Graves right now.
Deeds working for a choke but Graves is defending well.
Graves tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves tries to roll but Deeds sticks to his back.
Graves 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 Deeds gets his way!
Graves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds controlling his opponent.
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deeds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graves for as long as he can get away with.
Deeds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deeds seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves has a hand on Deeds's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Deeds takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (13) vs (0) Graves
Deeds wants to control the pace but Graves is squirming around nicely.
Deeds working for a guillotine from mount but Graves is in no mood to give up.
Graves is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves is controlling an arm, preventing Deeds from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Graves is working to get back to half guard.
Deeds looking for a guillotine from mount but Graves is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves is working to get back to half guard.
Deeds has control of Graves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Deeds manages to capitalize on a mistake by Graves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (16) vs (0) Graves
Graves tries to roll but Deeds sticks to his back.
Deeds tightening his grip on Graves, looking for the choke.
Deeds has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Graves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deeds's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Deeds is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Graves knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Graves for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deeds's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Graves tries to break free.
Will Deeds go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Graves rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for the choke but no joy.
Deeds doesn't have the hooks in and Graves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (16) vs (2) Graves
Deeds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Deeds has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (18) vs (2) Graves
Graves working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Graves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deeds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Graves tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looks winded!
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Graves is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is pressing down on Graves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graves is holding on for now.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deeds moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (21) vs (2) Graves
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Graves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deeds off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (21) vs (6) Graves
Deeds tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.
Graves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Graves tightening his grip on Deeds, looking for the choke.
Deeds turns into Graves and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (23) vs (6) Graves
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 23 to 6. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Blaze and Jarkko Kilpi. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Blaze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blaze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaze decides to pull guard.
Kilpi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaze is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaze (2) vs (0) Kilpi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kilpi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kilpi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kilpi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blaze (2) vs (4) Kilpi
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilpi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaze is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blaze gets back to full guard.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Kilpi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blaze working for a triangle but Kilpi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Blaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaze, not yet.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaze (2) vs (7) Kilpi
Blaze tries to improve position but can't.
Blaze gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blaze (2) vs (9) Kilpi
Kilpi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blaze is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Greco Roman. Greco Roman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 15 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roman fails to land the takedown.
Roman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuklinski is trying to defend but Roman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Roman
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman 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.
Kuklinski is positioning himself well to prevent Roman advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Roman is looking to work his way around to Kuklinski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roman avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman fails to move to back control.
Kuklinski tries to reverse the position but Roman maintains control.
Roman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuklinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuklinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has his hands clasped together around Roman's back. He's all about the action.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman 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.
Roman wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roman has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski controlling the position.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuklinski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (5) Roman
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuklinski wants to take Roman's back but he can't do it this time.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roman is surviving well by controlling Kuklinski's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Kuklinski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (11) vs (5) Roman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roman showing good submission defense here.
Roman 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 Kuklinski gets his way!
Kuklinski trying to control.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuklinski.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents Kuklinski from getting a body triangle.
Roman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Roman frees his head quite easily.
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
Roman regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to advance to full mount but Roman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
Kuklinski is really struggling to control Roman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roman won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuklinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman wants to improve his position but Kuklinski is controlling well.
Kuklinski controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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