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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Datsik.
Datsik throws a good cross that connects.
Kantola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Datsik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Datsik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Datsik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
Kantola tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.
Datsik digs a good hook to Kantola's body.
The crowd cheers as Datsik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kantola doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Datsik tries to keep at a distance but Kantola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kantola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik managing to block the knees to the body from Kantola.
The referee calls for Kantola to work.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Datsik avoids it.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Datsik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kantola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Datsik scores with a jab. Kantola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kantola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsik. Kantola shrugs it off though.
Datsik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Datsik is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kantola like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kantola from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Datsik!
An out of breath Donnie Datsik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 17783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 9234 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Hemfsford Jowars! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jowars gets tackled into the cage by Kantola. Kantola maintains the clinch.
Jowars has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kantola is trying to keep an underhook but Jowars manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jowars (2) vs (0) Kantola
Jowars trying to mount his opponent but Kantola defends it.
Kantola is trying to get back to full guard.
Kantola is controlling Jowars's trapped leg to prevent Jowars from advancing to side control.
Jowars is thwarting Kantola's attempts to control the position.
Jowars controlling the action here.
Jowars is thwarting Kantola's attempts to control the position.
Jowars sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jowars prevents Kantola from improving his 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.
Jowars looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kantola trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jowars controlling the pace.
Kantola is controlling Jowars's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Jowars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jowars not doing much here.
Jowars passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (5) vs (0) Kantola
Jowars controlling the pace for now.
Kantola 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.
Kantola is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is looking to advance position but Kantola won't allow it.
Kantola is controlling Jowars's trapped leg to prevent Jowars from advancing to side control.
Jowars is controlling the pace.
Jowars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jowars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kantola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jowars stalling.
Kantola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kantola is trying to get back to full guard.
Kantola keeps trying to improve his position.
Jowars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Jowars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola is still trying to improve position.
Jowars with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Jowars content to control rather than advance.
Kantola moves into full guard.
Jowars sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jowars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Jowars trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jowars slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jowars postures up.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jowars trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jowars won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jowars engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantola 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: Jowars (5) vs (2) Kantola
Jowars wants to get back to full guard.
Jowars is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jowars (9) vs (2) Kantola
Will Jowars go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kantola tries to escape but Jowars has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jowars trying to control momentarily.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jowars's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jowars 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to escape the position.
Jowars trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kantola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jowars gets his hands free as Kantola looks to control.
Jowars is riding his opponent, not letting Kantola buck him off.
Kantola is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jowars off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jowars trying to control.
Kantola rolls, trying to escape but Jowars keeps control of the position.
What can Kantola do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jowars is looking to control Kantola but Kantola is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Jowars.
Kantola staying busy and making it hard for Jowars to control.
I would not like to be Kantola right now.
Kantola just trying to survive but Jowars is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jowars wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy.
Jowars trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kantola doesn't escape.
Jowars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jowars controlling the positon.
Kantola staying busy and making it hard for Jowars to control.
Kantola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jowars controlling the positon.
Kantola wants to control his opponent's hands but Jowars gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Kantola right now.
Jowars'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.
Kantola tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jowars controlling from mount.
Jowars prevents Kantola from getting the reversal.
Kantola wants to hold on but Jowars pushes him away.
Jowars controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jowars trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jowars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jowars prevents Kantola from getting the reversal.
Jowars wants to take Kantola's back but he can't do it this time.
Kantola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jowars controlling from the full mount.
Kantola wants to control but Jowars is having none of it.
Kantola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola wants to hold on but Jowars pushes him away.
Kantola doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't escape the position.
Jowars controlling his opponent.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Jowars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jowars trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to hold on but Jowars pushes him away.
Jowars content just to control the position here.
Kantola bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (9) vs (4) Kantola
Jowars is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kantola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jowars has Kantola pulled in close to control his posture.
Jowars wants to sweep here but Kantola controlling him for the moment.
Jowars looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantola controls the pace.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars trying to keep a closed guard but Kantola is proving a slippery customer.
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jowars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jowars trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kantola won't allow Jowars to sweep him here.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Jowars trying to control the position.
Jowars lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (11) vs (4) Kantola
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jowars is one step ahead there.
Jowars is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars preventing the sweep.
Jowars postures up.
Jowars 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.
Kantola controls Jowars momentarily but Jowars frees himself.
Kantola wants to sweep but no luck.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola is controlling Jowars's posture.
Jowars controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jowars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jowars takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 9213 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Guillard (ranked 2055 p4p, 278 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Guillard's choice of entrance music: Duran Duran-White Lines. On his way into the cage it seems that Ari Kantola has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ari Kantola seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; TJ Guillard!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Guillard takes the fight into the clinch.
Kantola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kantola jumps guard and drags Guillard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Guillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guillard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Guillard is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola wants to improve his position but instead Guillard has moved into half guard.
Kantola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Kantola has control of Guillard's left arm, preventing Guillard from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillard pushing down on Kantola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guillard works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (0) vs (3) Guillard
Kantola tries to improve position but can't.
Guillard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kantola, who protects the arm well.
Guillard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kantola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard.
Kantola gets back to half guard.
Guillard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kantola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to roll over but Guillard keeps him under control.
Guillard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kantola sees it coming and defends easily.
Kantola won't allow Guillard to pass to mount.
Guillard is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.
Kantola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to sweep but instead, Guillard has passed into half guard.
Guillard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kantola defends it well.
Guillard is trying to work for a kimura but Kantola is defending well.
Kantola wants to control but Guillard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kantola wants to get back to full guard.
Guillard is thwarting Kantola's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillard wants to free his trapped foot but Kantola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Guillard has control of the leg.
Kantola wants to control but Guillard is keeping busy.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Guillard is controlling well.
Guillard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kantola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kantola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Guillard passes into half guard.
Guillard is trying to control. Kantola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kantola trying to control from the bottom.
Guillard is looking for a kimura but Kantola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guillard to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is refusing to be controlled, as Guillard sits in half guard.
Guillard is working for a kimura but Kantola is defending it quite comfortably.
Guillard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kantola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guillard is working away from the top position though.
Guillard trying to control from half guard but Kantola is working away.
Kantola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Guillard is pressing down on Kantola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kantola is holding on for now.
Kantola trying to hold on to Guillard's head to control him but Guillard postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Guillard is looking for a kimura but Kantola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guillard to get the leverage.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Guillard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guillard is working for a submission of some sort.
Kantola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Guillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Guillard is proving a slippery customer.
Guillard stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Guillard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guillard wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Guillard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
Guillard wants to pass the guard but Kantola is keeping the position.
Guillard drops back looking for a leg! Kantola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kantola manages to kick Guillard off! Guillard jumps back into Kantola's guard.
Guillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Guillard trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Guillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (3) Guillard
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Guillard is keeping the position.
Kantola 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.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guillard is looking for a triangle but Kantola pushes his legs off easily.
Guillard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guillard controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guillard is keeping the position for now.
Guillard wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (3) Guillard
Guillard trying to remain calm as Kantola controls from the top position.
Guillard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Kantola politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kantola prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guillard keeps working.
Guillard is looking to regain half guard here but Kantola keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Guillard struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Guillard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Guillard is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kantola passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (8) vs (3) Guillard
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Guillard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Guillard is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Guillard wants to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guillard is working to get back to half guard.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola'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.
Guillard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guillard 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.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Guillard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Guillard trying to control here.
Kantola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Guillard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
Guillard wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kantola wants to control but Guillard is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Guillard tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kantola trying to control the pace.
Guillard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guillard.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guillard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Guillard working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guillard 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: Kantola (8) vs (5) Guillard
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guillard seems to be looking for submissions.
Kantola is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Ari Kantola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
TJ Guillard was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch next week. I ain't no punk...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 6490 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola shoots in but Kyoraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kyoraku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyoraku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kantola tries to clinch but Kyoraku is having none of it.
And Kyoraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Kantola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kantola shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyoraku tries to sprawl out of it but Kantola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyoraku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola is looking to clinch but Kyoraku is avoiding it.
Kyoraku feints the counter takedown.
Kantola forces Kyoraku back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyoraku regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Kyoraku
Kantola pushing down on Kyoraku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyoraku wants to get back to full guard.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola is trying to control. Kyoraku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kantola trying to control the pace.
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kantola is really struggling to control Kyoraku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyoraku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyoraku has his hands clasped together around Kantola's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Kantola is keen to just control but Kyoraku is a slippery customer.
Kantola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (0) Kyoraku
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kyoraku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyoraku is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola tries to control but Kyoraku wriggling away.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kyoraku holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kantola wants to control but Kyoraku has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Kantola works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (8) vs (0) Kyoraku
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to control for a moment but Kyoraku uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kantola tries to pass to full mount but Kyoraku defends it.
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Kantola tries to pass to full mount but Kyoraku defends it.
Kyoraku is not content to let Kantola control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is positioning himself well to prevent Kantola advancing to mount.
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kantola is stalling here. Kyoraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kantola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kyoraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kantola (8) vs (4) Kyoraku
Kantola seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Kantola wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face as Kyoraku controls the position.
Kantola is trying to improve his position.
Kantola holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kantola is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kantola gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kantola is trying to control but can't.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to get back to full guard here but Kyoraku has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (8) vs (7) Kyoraku
Kantola is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kantola tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kantola seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kantola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kantola wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Kantola is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kantola is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Kyoraku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola is trying to escape the position but Kyoraku is controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kantola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku working away.
Kantola is trying to improve his position.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
Kantola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kantola is trying to control but Kyoraku passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (8) vs (10) Kyoraku
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Shunsui Kyoraku 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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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 20761 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 6441 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Kantola
Kantola is controlling Schultz's posture.
Kantola looking to control.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola pulls Schultz in close to his closed guard and prevents Schultz from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola working a defensive guard here.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Kantola working a defensive guard here.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola looking to control.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Kantola pulls Schultz in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kantola is pulling down on Schultz's head to control his posture.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Kantola controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is controlling Schultz's posture.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Kantola
Schultz keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz is pulling down on Kantola's head. It's preventing any offense from Kantola, at least for the moment.
Kantola trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Kantola preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz controlling the position.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola preventing the sweep.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schultz holds on and takes a little breather.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Kantola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantola 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.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Schultz is pulling down on Kantola's head to control his posture.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Kantola trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Kantola preventing the sweep.
Schultz seems keen to control Kantola's posture.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Kantola trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Kantola stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Kantola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
Schultz is pulling down on Kantola's head. It's preventing any offense from Kantola, at least for the moment.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (2) Kantola
Kantola trying to control the position.
Schultz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kantola's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kantola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (4) vs (6) Kantola
Good control from Kantola.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola wins on points by 6 to 4.
A less than humble Ari Kantola 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 7567 p4p, 592 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 5222 p4p, 494 weight class). Mankowski comes to the ring accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola dives in and scores a takedown into Mankowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (0) vs (2) Kantola
Kantola trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Kantola pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kantola passes into half guard.
Mankowski moves into full guard.
Kantola won't allow Mankowski to sweep him here.
Kantola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Kantola 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.
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kantola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski 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.
Mankowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mankowski's guard.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankowski keeps working.
Mankowski is in trouble now - Kantola has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (5) Kantola
Kantola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mankowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mankowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Kantola not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Mankowski is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kantola trying to control the pace.
Kantola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mankowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (8) Kantola
Mankowski 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.
Kantola works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (11) Kantola
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Mankowski tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mankowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Mankowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Mankowski is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Mankowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kantola trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kantola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mankowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kantola is controlling the pace.
Kantola uses his free foot to push down on Mankowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mankowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (14) Kantola
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kantola tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski wants to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Mankowski is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mankowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Mankowski regains half guard.
Mankowski won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Mankowski moves into full guard.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (17) Kantola
Kantola wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
Kantola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the position from side mount.
Mankowski sneaks back into half guard.
Kantola is thwarting Mankowski's attempts to control the position.
Mankowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Kantola pushes his legs off easily.
Kantola 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.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski pushes a forearm under Kantola's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kantola is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Kantola tries to sprawl but Martins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kantola is controlling Martins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martins wants to take a breather but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola gets back to full guard.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martins is looking to stand up but Kantola isn't so interested in that idea.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.#T1#
Martins trying to control the position.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola preventing the sweep.
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Martins gets a clinch.
Kantola lands a body punch.
Kantola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Horacio Martins has been cut.
A short right from Kantola on the inside.
Kantola leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Kantola.
#ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Martins takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Martins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Martins tries to break Kantola's hands from around his neck, Kantola unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Martins will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 21941 p4p, 721 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 6726 p4p, 627 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ari Kantola enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Augustus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Augustus (4) vs (0) Kantola
Augustus wants to control but Kantola is keeping him busy.
Augustus 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.
Kantola is looking to reverse the position.
Kantola is trying to control Augustus 's posture but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Augustus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Augustus keeps moving and retains side control.
Augustus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus working away.
Augustus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Augustus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kantola, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom here.
Augustus just content to control the position.
Kantola regains half guard.
Augustus is taking a breather. Kantola 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.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Kantola wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Augustus controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Kantola defends the submission attempt.
Augustus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Augustus is thwarting Kantola's attempts to control the position.
Augustus prevents Kantola from improving his position.
Kantola controlling the position for now.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kantola keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Augustus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Augustus in particular looking to stall.
Augustus is thwarting Kantola's attempts to control the position.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Augustus is taking a breather. Kantola 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.
Augustus '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.
Augustus is pressing down on Kantola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kantola is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Kantola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kantola trying to control here.
Augustus is controlling the pace.
Kantola trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus wants to pass to mount but Kantola is defending the position.
Augustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kantola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kantola trying to control here.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Kantola is defending well.
Augustus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kantola is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to mount his opponent but Kantola defends it.
Kantola wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Augustus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Augustus is looking for a kimura but Kantola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Augustus to get the leverage.
Kantola is trying to maintain the position but Augustus is very close to passing his half guard.
Augustus trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is working for a submission of some sort.
Kantola trying to hold on to Augustus 's head to control him but Augustus postures up.
Kantola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantola keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Kantola working a defensive guard here.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Augustus drops back looking for a leg! Kantola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kantola manages to kick Augustus off! Augustus jumps back into Kantola's guard.
Augustus slips nicely into half guard.
Augustus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kantola is trying to get back to full guard.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Kantola is defending well.
Kantola manages to get to full guard.
Kantola 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.
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola managing to control the position.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Augustus is proving a slippery customer.
Augustus 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.
Augustus controlling from the top position.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augustus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Augustus trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Augustus is pushing down on Kantola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kantola is fighting to maintain full guard but Augustus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kantola defends it well.
Kantola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augustus trying to mount his opponent but Kantola defends it.
Kantola wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus wants to take a breather but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Augustus 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Augustus 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Augustus (4) vs (4) Kantola
I would not like to be Augustus right now.
Augustus looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control the position but Kantola manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Augustus right now.
Kantola gets his hands free as Augustus looks to control.
Kantola controlling well, preventing Augustus from escaping the position.
Kantola has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Augustus 's body.
Kantola gets his hands free as Augustus looks to control.
Augustus tries to break free.
Augustus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kantola's guard. Nice work there by Augustus .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (6) vs (4) Kantola
Kantola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kantola is pulling down on Augustus 's head. It's preventing any offense from Augustus , at least for the moment.
Augustus preventing the sweep.
Kantola pulls Augustus in close to his closed guard and prevents Augustus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kantola looking to control.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Augustus stands and throws Kantola's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (9) vs (4) Kantola
Kantola tries to improve position but can't.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face as Augustus controls the position.
Augustus is trying to get an arm triangle but Kantola is defending well.
Augustus advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (11) vs (4) Kantola
Augustus working for a guillotine from mount but Kantola is in no mood to give up.
Augustus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kantola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kantola wants to hold on but Augustus pushes him away.
Augustus prevents Kantola from getting the reversal.
Augustus looking to control but Kantola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kantola tries to reverse the position but Augustus maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kantola is surviving well by controlling Augustus 's body position as best he can.
Kantola prevents Augustus from taking his back.
Kantola is looking to get to half guard.
Augustus tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Kantola 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: Augustus (14) vs (4) Kantola
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus is not going to allow Kantola to sit and survive in this position.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 5585 p4p, 552 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 21445 p4p, 767 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martins drives through and clinches with Kantola against the cage.
Kantola decides to pull guard.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola controlling Martins's posture.
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kantola'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Martins
Martins controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
Martins wants to sweep but no luck.
Martins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kantola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martins is trying to keep Kantola in close.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from Kantola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martins keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kantola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Martins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantola controls the pace.
Kantola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (0) Martins
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kantola is stinking the place up with his stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
Martins tries to improve position but can't.
Kantola takes a little break here. Martins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Martins tries to buck Kantola off but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls the position.
Kantola advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kantola (7) vs (0) Martins
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Martins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martins tries to reverse the position but Kantola maintains control.
Martins is still trying to improve position.
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martins is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola continues to hold on tight.
Martins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Martins regains half guard.
Kantola works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (10) vs (0) Martins
Kantola 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martins for as long as he can get away with.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Ari Kantola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 5120 p4p, 530 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 22749 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kantola clinches up against the cage.
Kantola manages to pull guard.
Kantola being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola controlling Penn's posture.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola controlling Penn's posture.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Kantola controlling the position.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola 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.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has control of Kantola's left arm, preventing Kantola from doing any damage.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Penn won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kantola passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (0) Penn
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola continues to stall.
Kantola'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.
Further stalling from Kantola.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn wants to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Kantola tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn tries to hold on but Kantola postures up.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Kantola 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Kantola.
Kantola tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kantola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Penn gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola is working hard here to advance position.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Kantola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn looking to control.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Penn keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (5) vs (2) Penn
Kantola is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Kantola being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (7) vs (2) Penn
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Penn is tightening it up a little... Kantola has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kantola reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kantola taps out! Nice BJJ there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grappling Penn!
A very excited looking Grappling Penn 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 5107 p4p, 523 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 4935 p4p, 510 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola clinches up against the cage.
Kantola has De Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kantola pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Santos tumbling to the mat - Kantola dives into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
De Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos looking for a guillotine here but Kantola defends easily.
De Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kantola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kantola (2) vs (4) De Santos
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control the hands but De Santos won't let him.
De Santos 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, Kantola has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kantola trying to control the hands but De Santos breaks the grip.
De Santos keeps control of the position easily here as Kantola tries to buck him off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kantola 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 De Santos gets his way!
Kantola is trying to break free.
Kantola staying busy and making it hard for De Santos to control.
Kantola 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 De Santos gets his way!
Kantola trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kantola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kantola wants to control but De Santos is keeping busy.
De Santos is looking for a kimura here.
De Santos prevents Kantola from improving his position.
De Santos is pressing down on Kantola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kantola is holding on for now.
De Santos prevents Kantola from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola won't allow De Santos to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kantola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (4) vs (4) De Santos
Kantola 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.
Kantola won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
De Santos is trying to control the position but Kantola postures up.
De Santos keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola stays in close to De Santos's body and controls the position.
Kantola passes De Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kantola wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kantola pulls his head out easily.
Kantola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kantola trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Kantola trying to mount his opponent but De Santos defends it.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
De Santos trying to control here.
Kantola controlling the action here.
De Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kantola pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Kantola is trying to control. De Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Kantola passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (7) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos tries to buck Kantola off but Kantola is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to move to mount but De Santos blocks the move with his legs.
De Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
De Santos being controlled for a moment.
Kantola advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kantola (9) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
De Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Santos can't escape the position.
De Santos 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Kantola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kantola is trying to control. De Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Kantola controlling the action here.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kantola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kantola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
Kantola 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.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santos is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
Kantola pushing down on De Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Santos wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kantola is controlling the pace.
De Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kantola (9) vs (8) De Santos
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos working for the choke.
De Santos avoiding Kantola 's attempts to control his hands.
De Santos is hanging on to Kantola's back as he tries to escape.
Kantola trying to control the hands but De Santos won't let him.
Kantola turns into De Santos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (11) vs (8) De Santos
De Santos keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
De Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
De Santos looks winded!
De Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kantola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Kantola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Santos trying to control but Kantola postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Ari Kantola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Roger De Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between J.J. Grey (ranked 4508 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 3870 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Kantola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; J.J. Grey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola drives through and clinches with Grey against the cage.
Kantola jumps guard.
Kantola managing to control the position.
Grey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grey is one step ahead there.
Kantola is trying to keep Grey in close.
Kantola pulls Grey in to control the position.
Grey postures up.
Grey stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Grey drops back looking for a leg! Kantola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kantola manages to kick Grey off! Grey jumps back into Kantola's guard.
Grey looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kantola is pulling down on Grey's head. It's preventing any offense from Grey, at least for the moment.
Grey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grey stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Grey is proving a slippery customer.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
Grey passes Kantola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kantola has his hands clasped together around Grey's back. He's all about the action.
Kantola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grey (0) vs (2) Kantola
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grey has his foot on Kantola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kantola works his way back into a safe position though.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Grey can't keep his opponent in guard - Kantola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kantola trying to control from half guard but Grey is working away.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Grey is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Kantola is stalling here. Grey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kantola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grey (4) vs (2) Kantola
Kantola can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom here.
Kantola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grey (4) vs (6) Kantola
Kantola has the hooks in. Grey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Kantola controlling well, preventing Grey from escaping the position.
Kantola controls the position.
It looks like Kantola 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.
Kantola wants to control but Grey is keeping busy.
Grey rolls, trying to escape but Kantola keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeps control of the position as Grey tries to break free.
Grey prevents Kantola from getting a body triangle.
Kantola trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grey doesn't escape.
Kantola is looking to control Grey but Grey is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kantola biding his time, controlling Grey.
Grey can't escape the position.
Kantola trying to control momentarily.
Grey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kantola.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control.
Grey is in bad spot here.
Kantola is looking to control Grey but Grey is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grey is trying to break free.
Kantola is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Grey prevents Kantola from getting a body triangle.
Grey is really stuck here.
Grey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kantola.
I would not like to be Grey right now.
Kantola wants to control but Grey is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kantola controlling well, preventing Grey from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight 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.
Grey tries to escape but Kantola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grey is working hard here to advance position.
Grey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kantola not doing much here.
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
Grey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kantola pulls his head out easily.
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola passes Grey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kantola is taking a breather. Grey 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.
Kantola works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grey (4) vs (9) Kantola
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grey keeps working.
Kantola staying calm.
Grey regains half guard.
Grey is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grey has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kantola. Oh but Grey has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kantola goes limp - he's gone! Grey jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). J.J. Grey!
J.J. Grey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 21258 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 3856 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Kantola
Karelin wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Kantola is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Kantola moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (5) Kantola
The referee asks Kantola politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kantola prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola takes a little break here. Karelin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kantola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
Karelin tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Kantola from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola stalling.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin trying to control but Kantola postures up.
Kantola stalling.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Kantola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kantola trying to advance position but Karelin counters by regaining guard.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Karelin is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Karelin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karelin.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the position.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (8) Kantola
Kantola wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
Kantola trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Kantola wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin is holding Kantola down, trying to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is trying to control Kantola's posture but Kantola avoids it.
Karelin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Karelin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin keeping hold of Kantola's head, controlling as best he can.
Karelin is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kantola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Kantola is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin controlling the position well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola moves into full mount! Karelin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (11) Kantola
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karelin is looking to escape.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Karelin tries to hold on but Kantola postures up.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is trying to control here but Karelin has managed to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Karelin defending well.
Kantola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karelin! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (14) Kantola
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Kantola tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karelin 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.
Karelin controlling the position well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kantola uses his free foot to push down on Karelin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karelin. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (17) Kantola
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karelin is looking to escape.
Karelin is looking to improve his position but Kantola isn't that keen on the idea.
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kantola wants to control but Karelin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin trying to control but Kantola postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (4) vs (17) Kantola
Karelin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kantola 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 Karelin gets his way!
Karelin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karelin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kantola trying to control the position but Karelin manages to sink in the hooks.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Kantola tries to break free.
Kantola manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karelin's guard. Nice work there by Kantola.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (4) vs (19) Kantola
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin trying to control the position.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin has his hands on Kantola's head, controlling the position.
Karelin 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.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin controlling Kantola's posture.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola wins on points by 19 to 4.
Ari Kantola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kantola takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kantola.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whiston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kantola slowing the pace effectively.
Kantola misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Whiston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whiston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whiston pulls Kantola in close to his closed guard and prevents Kantola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston'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.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Kantola trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Kantola stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Whiston is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. #REVB#
Kantola passes Whiston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Whiston is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kantola wants to free his trapped foot but Whiston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston is holding on to half guard well.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Whiston manages to get to full guard.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
It looks like Kantola 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.
Kantola is continuing to stall.
Kantola is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whiston.
Kantola tries to buck Whiston off but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola trying to remain calm as Whiston controls from the top position.
Kantola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Whiston off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola has good solid back control here.
Whiston rolls, trying to escape but Kantola keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kantola is trying to defend but Whiston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kantola pulls Whiston in close to his closed guard and prevents Whiston from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kantola pulls Whiston in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully. #T1#
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Whiston trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Whiston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Kantola defends it.
Kantola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kantola is pressing down on Whiston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantola controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kantola looking to control.
Whiston is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.#T3#
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Kantola looking to control.
Whiston passes Kantola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Kantola wants to control the action here but instead Whiston manages to pass to full mount!
Kantola is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T4#
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kantola for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Kantola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Whiston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Whiston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whiston lands in his opponent's guard.
Kantola has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola controlling the position.
Kantola is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kantola is trying to keep Whiston in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kantola forces Whiston back against the cage and clinches.
Kantola lands an elbow that stopped Whiston in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Kantola working aggressively here.
Kantola misses with a knee strike.
Kantola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whiston's face.
#TD#
Whiston is trying to trip Kantola. He has hold of a leg but Kantola is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Whiston persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard. #T2#
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Whiston wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiston is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola is pressing down on Whiston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whiston is holding on for now.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Kantola is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola stalling. #T3#
Whiston is trying to control but can't.
Whiston is not content to let Kantola control the position.
Whiston is concentrating on defense, preventing Kantola from advancing position.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whiston is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whiston is not content to let Kantola control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kantola fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Kantola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whiston'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.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whiston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Whiston.
I think Whiston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dwayne.
Kantola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dwayne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kantola holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kantola gets full guard.
Kantola has control of Dwayne's left arm, preventing Dwayne from doing any damage.
Dwayne preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Dwayne from controlling successfully.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dwayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dwayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola stays in close to Dwayne's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dwayne can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dwayne wants to stand but Kantola is controlling the position.
Kantola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dwayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwayne throws the left hand but Kantola avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dwayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kantola, pushing him back against the cage.#KD#
Kantola connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Dwayne goes down! Kantola jumps into full mount looking to finish!
#ROC#
Dwayne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brock Dwayne has been cut.
Dwayne looks winded!
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Dwayne is still in real trouble! Can Kantola finish him?
Dwayne seems to have recovered his senses.
Kantola'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.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
Dwayne tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Dwayne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dwayne tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Dwayne's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kantola closes the distance and clinches.
Kantola lands a damaging elbow. #KD#
Kantola has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Dwayne goes down! Kantola dives on top of him - Dwayne manages to get guard.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kantola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kantola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dwayne!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dwayne for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Kantola continues to hold on tight.
Kantola continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Kantola.
Dwayne tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away. #T3#
Kantola controlling his opponent.
Ari Kantola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from Kantola.
Kantola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dwayne can do to turn this around?
Dwayne really wants to buck Kantola off and get back to his feet.
Dwayne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Dwayne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kantola is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Dwayne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kantola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dwayne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kantola happy to just control the position for now.
Dwayne wants to control but Kantola postures up.
Kantola staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dwayne wants to get back to his feet.
Kantola is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dwayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dwayne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kantola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kantola controlling the position. #T1#
Ari Kantola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kantola tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kantola is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dwayne is trying to control Kantola's posture but Kantola avoids it. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Dwayne wants to control but Kantola postures up.
Dwayne being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dwayne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kantola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dwayne misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Kantola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kantola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 6247 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 19722 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hemfsford Jowars!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kantola closes the distance and clinches.
Kantola has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jowars is trying to keep an underhook but Kantola manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Jowars
Kantola is pressing down on Jowars's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jowars is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola controlling the action here.
Jowars is looking to improve his position.
Jowars is controlling Kantola's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.
Kantola is thwarting Jowars's attempts to control the position.
Jowars tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola stalling.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jowars for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jowars tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Kantola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jowars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jowars is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jowars keeps trying to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
Jowars wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jowars is trying is best to control the position here.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Jowars is concentrating on defense, preventing Kantola from advancing position.
Jowars trying to control here.
Kantola not doing much here.
Jowars trying to hold on to Kantola's head to control him but Kantola postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Jowars is defending well.
Jowars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jowars.
Kantola content to stall in guard here.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jowars trying to control the position here.
Jowars 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: Kantola (2) vs (2) Jowars
Kantola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kantola wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jowars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kantola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kantola tries to roll over but Jowars keeps him under control.
Jowars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Kantola defending well.
Jowars perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kantola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Jowars sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kantola tries to roll over but Jowars keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is trying is best to control the position here.
Kantola trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Jowars is controlling well.
Kantola is positioning himself well to prevent Jowars advancing to mount.
Jowars wants to control but Kantola is keeping him busy.
Jowars is taking a breather. Kantola 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.
Kantola is staying active underneath Jowars, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jowars content to control rather than advance.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Kantola defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Jowars is controlling well.
Kantola has his hands clasped together around Jowars's back. He's all about the action.
Jowars trying to control from half guard but Kantola is working away.
Jowars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kantola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kantola keeping control of the position.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Jowars is controlling well.
Kantola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jowars tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Jowars not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Jowars sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kantola controlling the position.
Kantola keeping full guard, as Jowars tries to pass.
Jowars is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jowars is pushing down on Kantola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kantola is fighting to maintain full guard but Jowars has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Jowars from controlling successfully.
Jowars is stalling in the full guard.
Jowars trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola being controlled here, momentarily.
Jowars wants to pass the guard but Kantola is keeping the position.
Jowars controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Jowars from controlling successfully.
Jowars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Jowars being controlled here momentarily.
Jowars content to stall in guard here.
Kantola 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.
Jowars not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola has control of Jowars's left arm, preventing Jowars from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola 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.
Jowars passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (2) vs (5) Jowars
Kantola wants to control but Jowars postures up.
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Kantola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jowars is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jowars trying to control the position but Kantola is working away.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Jowars keeps moving and retains side control.
Kantola is not content to let Jowars control the position.
Jowars might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kantola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jowars is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard.
Kantola is not content to let Jowars control the position.
Kantola is trying to control Jowars's posture but Jowars avoids it.
Kantola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jowars's best efforts.
Jowars is keen to just control but Kantola is a slippery customer.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Jowars is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jowars wants to control but Kantola is keeping him busy.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Jowars has control of the leg.
Jowars trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Kantola is staying active underneath Jowars, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jowars is thwarting Kantola's attempts to control the position.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Jowars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jowars in particular looking to stall.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Jowars has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola has his hands clasped together around Jowars's back. He's all about the action.
Kantola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jowars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kantola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Jowars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jowars wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Jowars pushing down on Kantola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jowars is trying to control the action in half guard but Kantola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kantola has his hands clasped together around Jowars's back. He's all about the action.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Jowars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Jowars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kantola is pulling down on Jowars's head. It's preventing any offense from Jowars, at least for the moment.
Jowars tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
Jowars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Jowars from controlling successfully.
Jowars is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jowars tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jowars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jowars sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Jowars from controlling successfully.
Kantola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jowars trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jowars won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Jowars from controlling successfully.
Kantola has Jowars pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars is pushing down on Kantola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kantola is fighting to maintain full guard but Jowars has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jowars sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Starks (ranked 9111 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 6230 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Fire. Ari Kantola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Blake Starks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola clinches.
Starks has Kantola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Starks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kantola tumbling to the mat - Starks dives into Kantola's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starks (2) vs (0) Kantola
Starks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kantola pulls Starks in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starks (2) vs (2) Kantola
Starks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kantola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks is controlling Kantola's posture.
Starks 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.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Kantola being controlled here momentarily.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starks is keeping the position for now.
Starks wants to sweep here but Kantola controlling him for the moment.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starks working a defensive guard here.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is pushing down on Starks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starks is fighting to maintain full guard but Kantola has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kantola is taking a breather. Starks 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.
Starks 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.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kantola prevents Starks from improving his position.
Starks trying to control here.
Kantola controlling the action here.
More stalling from Kantola.
Starks is looking to improve his position.
Kantola is taking a breather. Starks 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.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the action here.
Kantola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (5) Kantola
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Starks is looking to get to half guard.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starks tries to reverse the position but Kantola maintains control.
Starks is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks working to try and regain half guard.
Starks tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Starks 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.
Starks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Starks defending well.
Kantola controlling the action here.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Starks defending well.
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starks is in trouble now - Kantola has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (8) Kantola
Starks 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.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starks trying to control here.
Kantola prevents Starks from improving his position.
Starks manages to get to full guard.
Starks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
Starks seems keen to control Kantola's posture.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Starks is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starks trying to keep a closed guard but Kantola is proving a slippery customer.
Starks pulls Kantola in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Starks is retaining full guard.
Kantola content to stall in guard here.
Kantola pushing down on Starks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Starks is trying to get back to full guard.
Kantola controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starks is looking to control Kantola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starks avoid being mounted?
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola trying to control the pace.
Kantola passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (11) Kantola
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Starks is squirming around nicely.
Starks tries to hold on but Kantola postures up.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola prevents Starks from getting the reversal.
Starks tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Starks is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Starks regains half guard.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Starks won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starks (2) vs (14) Kantola
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Starks is trying desperately to improve position.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola avoids the attempt from Starks to control.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola prevents Starks from getting the reversal.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Starks has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kantola's lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Starks is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Starks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Starks trying to control from the bottom.
Starks is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.
Starks wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kantola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
Starks is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Starks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
Kantola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starks tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kantola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Starks tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Starks is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starks (6) vs (14) Kantola
Kantola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kantola keeps trying to improve his position.
Kantola is keeping busy.
Kantola is really stuck here.
Starks is looking for the choke from the back position but Kantola is controlling his hands well.
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.
Starks not allowing Kantola to control his hands.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starks is not going to allow Kantola to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola wins on points by 14 to 6.
Ari Kantola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kantola tries to land knees in the clinch but Yiftos avoids the damage to the body.
Yiftos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kantola up against the cage.
Yiftos avoids a wild elbow strike from Kantola.#TD#
Yiftos lands a takedown into guard.
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.
Kantola is trying to keep Yiftos in close.
Yiftos looking to pass the guard.
Yiftos is working hard here to advance position.
Kantola pulls Yiftos in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yiftos working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Yiftos 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.
Yiftos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kantola is trying to control the position but Yiftos postures up. #T1#
Kantola is pulling down on Yiftos's head. It's preventing any offense from Yiftos, at least for the moment.
Yiftos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yiftos slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Yiftos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Yiftos 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.
Kantola is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yiftos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kantola's head.
Kantola is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Yiftos is looking for a kimura but Kantola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yiftos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Yiftos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kantola wants to get back to full guard but Yiftos has passed into side control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yiftos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kantola is looking for a sweep.
Kantola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yiftos's best efforts.
Yiftos wants to take a breather but Kantola is having none of it. #SUB#
Yiftos is looking for a kimura but Kantola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yiftos to get the leverage.
Kantola tries to roll over but Yiftos keeps him under control.
Kantola wants to control but Yiftos is keeping busy.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Yiftos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Yiftos is trying to work for a kimura but Kantola is defending well.
Yiftos prevents Kantola from improving his position.#SUB#
Yiftos is trying to work for a kimura but Kantola is defending well.
Yiftos prevents Kantola from improving his position.
Kantola is looking to control Yiftos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kantola avoid being mounted?
Kantola tries to roll over but Yiftos keeps him under control.
Kantola is not content to let Yiftos control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yiftos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kantola!
A nice elbow there by Yiftos.
Yiftos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yiftos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Kantola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Yiftos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kantola can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yiftos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yiftos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola tries to reverse the position but Yiftos maintains control.
Kantola blocking the ground and pound.
Kantola is looking to improve his position but Yiftos isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisa Yiftos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Yiftos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kantola is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yiftos in particular looking to stall.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Yiftos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Yiftos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kantola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yiftos.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Yiftos is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yiftos wants to take a breather but Kantola is having none of it.
Yiftos is thwarting Kantola's attempts to control the position.
Sisa Yiftos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yiftos wants to pass the guard but Kantola is defending well.
Yiftos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Yiftos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Kantola regains half guard.
Kantola wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yiftos is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Yiftos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yiftos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kantola is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Yiftos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Yiftos is trying to work for a kimura but Kantola is defending well.
Kantola gets full guard.
Kantola is pulling down on Yiftos's head to control his posture.
Yiftos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Yiftos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yiftos won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Yiftos from controlling successfully.
Yiftos stands and throws Kantola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Kantola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kantola trying to control here.
Yiftos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kantola!
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yiftos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yiftos is really struggling to control Kantola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kantola regains half guard.
Kantola is looking to control Yiftos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kantola avoid being mounted?
Kantola keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yiftos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##SUB#
Yiftos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yiftos moves into full mount! Kantola won't be happy about that!
Kantola wants to control but Yiftos is having none of it.
Kantola is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yiftos trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Yiftos looking to isolate an arm here. Kantola doesn't see it coming and as Yiftos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Yiftos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sisa Yiftos!
Sisa Yiftos very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kelmendi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kantola manages to avoid it.
Kantola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kantola looks winded!
Kantola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kelmendi drives through and clinches with Kantola against the cage.
Kelmendi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
Kelmendi throws a head punch that misses.
Kelmendi misses with a body punch.
Kelmendi digs a right hand into Kantola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kantola's gas tank.
Kelmendi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Kelmendi tries to break the clinch but Kantola is controlling the position.
Kelmendi pushes Kantola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelmendi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelmendi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelmendi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelmendi can't find room to land a body shot as Kantola controls the action.
Kelmendi can't find room to land a body shot as Kantola controls the action.
Kelmendi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kantola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelmendi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Kantola keeps control of Kelmendi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelmendi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelmendi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelmendi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kantola.
Kelmendi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelmendi lands with a right to the head.
Kelmendi tries a body shot but Kantola blocks it.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelmendi can't find room to land a body shot as Kantola controls the action.
Kelmendi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kantola won't allow it.
Kelmendi wants to break free but Kantola has control.
Kelmendi cracks Kantola with a nice body shot.
Kelmendi is looking to control Kantola's arms but Kantola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelmendi has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kelmendi.
A short right from Kelmendi on the inside.
Kantola blocks an uppercut.
Kelmendi lands a shoulder strike.
Kelmendi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kantola's elbow.
Kelmendi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Kelmendi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kantola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelmendi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kelmendi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kantola has Kelmendi pressed against the cage, preventing Kelmendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelmendi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kantola backwards.
Kelmendi tries to circle away but Kantola has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelmendi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelmendi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelmendi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelmendi misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelmendi is looking to control Kantola's arms but Kantola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelmendi has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kelmendi.
Kelmendi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantola blocks a body shot from Kelmendi.
Kelmendi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelmendi fails to land.
Kelmendi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelmendi misses with a body punch.
Kelmendi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kantola won't allow it.
#T3#
Kelmendi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kantola as Kelmendi tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Kelmendi.
Kelmendi tries to break free but Kantola pushes him back against the cage.
Kelmendi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelmendi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kantola to his knees! Kelmendi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klajdi Kelmendi!
Klajdi Kelmendi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Kantola lands with a nice body punch.
Kantola throws a lazy head kick
and Kantola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kantola blocks a jab.
Kantola throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.
Kantola clobbers Kuhula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice combination there by Kuhula.
#CUT#
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.
Kantola misses with a kick to the body.
Tonothan Kuhula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuhula paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuhula scores with a sloppy right hand. Kantola should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuhula scores with a jab to the body.
Kuhula stuffs the takedown.
Kantola misses with a few strikes there.
Kantola tries to move into range but Kuhula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kantola is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kantola moves into the clinch.
Kantola prevents Kuhula from breaking the clinch.
Kantola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuhula has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Kuhula is trying to push Kantola away but Kantola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kantola misses with a knee to the head.
Kuhula wants to get back to striking at distance but Kantola won't allow it.
Kantola has Kuhula pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kantola.
Kantola lands with a light punch inside.
Kantola lands a knee to the head.
Kantola lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Tonothan Kuhula's cut is getting worse.
Kantola lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kantola lands an elbow inside that Kuhula shrugs off. #CUT2#
Tonothan Kuhula's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kantola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuhula or not.
Kuhula is breathing heavily.
Kantola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kantola maintains plum control as Kuhula tries to back straight out! Kantola connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Kuhula blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Ari Kantola!
After the fight, Ari Kantola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Kantola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kantola slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Brock connects with a right hand. Kantola shakes it off.
Kantola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kantola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kantola somewhat.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brock defends it well.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kantola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Brock.
Brock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD2#
A big head kick from Kantola and Brock is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Brock has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Brock working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
Kantola forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Brock won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola controlling the pace.
Brock is trying to get back to full guard.
Brock is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brock keeps working.
Kantola prevents Brock from improving his position.
Brock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kantola preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kantola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Brock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kantola stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.#T3##SUB#
Brock working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
#SUB#
Brock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
Kantola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Brock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brock wants to sweep here but Kantola controlling him for the moment.
Kantola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brock's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Brock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brock manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Brock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Brock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Brock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Brock.
Kantola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kantola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kantola tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock lands an overhand right.
Brock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kantola's sensitive parts.
Kantola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kantola moves out of range of the leg kick from Brock.
Kantola misses with an uppercut.
Kantola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola blocks a jab.
Kantola doesn't manage to clinch there - Brock circles away.
Ari Kantola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Brock there.
Brock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kantola's head.
Brock lands with a slapping head kick.
Brock misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Brock misses with a low kick.
Kantola tries to clinch up.
Kantola blocks a head kick by Brock.
Kantola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kantola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brock as he avoids it easily.
Brock throws a leg kick but Kantola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kantola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brock blocks a head kick by Kantola.
Kantola misses with a takedown attempt - Brock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kantola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brock defends it nicely.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Kantola.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brock connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brock.
Brock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kantola checks it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock tries to work over Kantola's front leg with a kick but Kantola checks it.
Brock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eddie Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kantola shoots in for a double leg but Brock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kantola avoids the head kick by Brock.
Kantola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kantola throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brock blocks a head kick by Kantola.
#T3#
A clash of legs there as Kantola blocks the low kick.
Kantola walks into a straight right hand from Brock.
Brock is looking to chop away at Kantola's legs.
Kantola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kantola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kantola moves in looking to clinch but Brock pushes him off.
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kantola defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Kantola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brock takes a swing at Kantola's ribcage but misses.
Brock thumps Kantola with a low kick.
Kantola throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Brock thuds his right hand into Kantola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eddie Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola tries to clinch but Brock is having none of it. #T4#
Kantola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock clobbers Kantola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands a high kick!
Kantola tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brock wants it to stay on the feet.
Brock avoids the head kick by Kantola.
Brock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.
Kantola tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kantola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brock defends it well.
Brock throws a leg kick but Kantola moved away.
Kantola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kantola or perhaps it was just good defense by Brock, which made it look bad.
It looked like Brock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Brock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kantola tries to move into range but Brock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Brock lands.
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Brock gets tackled into the cage by Kantola. Kantola maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Brock.
Kantola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kantolas head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kantola.
Kantola lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kantola is defended easily by Brock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Brock misses the jab.
Brock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brock missing with a left hand there. Kantola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brock defends it well.
Kantola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brock is looking to chop away at Kantola's legs.
A cross from Brock lands.
Kantola doesn't manage to clinch there - Brock circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Kantola down.
Brock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kantola is able to avoid easily.
Brock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Kantola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Brock. That snapped Kantola's head back.
Brock throws a wild body kick that Kantola sees coming a mile off.
Brock misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Brock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kantola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kantola moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Kantola tries to land knees in the clinch but Brock avoids the damage to the body.
Kantola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Brock blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brock avoiding damage as Kantola throws knees to the body.
Brock digs a right hand underneath Kantola's ribcage. Kantola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brock is leaning against Kantola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brock lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Brock gets through Kantola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brock. #BC#
Brock manages to break the clinch.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kantola blocks a leg kick.
Kantola takes a kick to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brock.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kantola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brock to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brock.
Kantola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kantola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brock thumps Kantola with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock throws a leg kick but Kantola sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Brock scores with a jab. Kantola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kantola has time to react.
Brock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kantola is defended easily by Brock.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Kantola.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kantola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brock defends it well.
Brock lands with a straight right. Kantola didn't see that one coming.
Kantola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donk. Brock catches Kantola right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
A relieved looking Eddie Brock 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:
DUEL#54 Hardy vs Hanak
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Boone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.
Kantola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kantola is looking to clinch but Boone is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Boone. That snapped Kantola's head back.
Kantola walks straight into a right hand from Boone - that's dropped him! Boone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kantola from any more punishment! Kantola complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Boone!
After winning the bout, Robert Boone 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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Event:
DUEL#52 Naga Wing vs Riccuito
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kantola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Kantola being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Kantola is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Khalidov looking for a guillotine here but Kantola defends easily.
Khalidov controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kantola passes Khalidov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola is taking a breather. Khalidov 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.
Khalidov is looking to control Kantola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khalidov avoid being mounted?
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalidov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khalidov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kantola controlling the action here. #SUB#
Khalidov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola wants to take a breather but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Khalidov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Khalidov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantola is one step ahead there.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khalidov looking to control.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khalidov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Kantola.
Kantola throws a nice looking combination but Khalidov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khalidov tries to counter by clinching up but Kantola breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Kantola takes the fight into the clinch.
Kantola is trying to maintain a safe position but Khalidov gets an underhook and turns Kantola into the cage.
Kantola tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalidov avoids the damage to the body.
Kantola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalidov stalls.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Khalidov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kantola misses with a double jab.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola misses with a hook. Khalidov ducked under it nicely.
Khalidov throws a body punch but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola lands with a good body shot.
Kantola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Kantola bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Khalidov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Khalidov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidov pulls Kantola in to control the position.
Oh Khalidov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov seems to have got his legs back now.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is pulling down on Kantola's head. It's preventing any offense from Kantola, at least for the moment.
Kantola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kantola fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kantola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kantola somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Kantola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ari Kantola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Khalidov being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantola is pulling down on Khalidov's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kantola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khalidov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Khalidov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kantola to the ground. Khalidov is now in Kantola's guard.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.
Kantola has Khalidov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kantola closes the distance and clinches up with Khalidov, looking for a takedown. Kantola pushes Khalidov against the cage but Khalidov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalidov blocks a head kick by Kantola.
Kantola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kantola misses with a leg kick.
Khalidov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalidov throws a leg kick which misses Kantola's front leg but catches the back leg as Kantola tries to avoid it.
Kantola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidov throws a good cross that connects.
Khalidov tests Kantola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalidov is looking to counter the offense by Kantola and move into the clinch.
Khalidov blocks the body kick.
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##TD#
Khalidov shoots in and bounces Kantola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Khalidov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Kantola controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Ari Kantola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kantola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Khalidov does it's job there.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Kantola misses.
Ari Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Kantola counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Kantola wants to stall.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Khalidov lands a takedown into guard.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kantola pulls Khalidov in close to his closed guard and prevents Khalidov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Khalidov stands up from Kantola's guard - Khalidov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ari Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khalidov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Kantola moves into range and clinches up with Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD#
Khalidov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kantola's half guard.
Kantola wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kantola moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola looking to control.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamed Khalidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kantola is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola and Shane Winslow. The crowd seem to be enjoying Winslow's choice of entrance music: KJ-52 - Let's go. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 1 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Winslow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kantola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (0) vs (2) Winslow
Kantola trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.
Winslow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winslow passes Kantola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winslow is looking for a kimura here.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Winslow is controlling well.
Winslow seems to be looking for submissions.
Kantola keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kantola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kantola is holding on to half guard well.
Kantola regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola pulls Winslow in close to prevent any damage.
Winslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winslow stands and throws Kantola's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (0) vs (5) Winslow
Kantola is not content to let Winslow control the position.
Kantola wants to control but Winslow postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kantola is refusing to be controlled, as Winslow sits in half guard.
Kantola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winslow drops back looking for a leg! Kantola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kantola manages to kick Winslow off! Winslow jumps back into Kantola's guard.
Kantola 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
Winslow stands and throws Kantola's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (0) vs (8) Winslow
Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kantola is trying to control Winslow's posture but Winslow avoids it.
Winslow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kantola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kantola has one of Winslow's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Winslow keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola is trying to control Winslow's posture but Winslow avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola regains half guard.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winslow seems to be looking for submissions.
Kantola is pressing down on Winslow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (8) Winslow
Kantola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantola passes Winslow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Winslow gets back to full guard.
Kantola 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.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winslow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kantola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
Winslow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kantola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winslow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between Winslow's legs - danger averted.
Kantola 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Winslow is retaining full guard.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Winslow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
Kantola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Winslow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
Kantola content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola passes into half guard.
Kantola is taking a breather. Winslow 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.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Winslow defending well.
Kantola stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to mount his opponent but Winslow defends it.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winslow is in trouble now - Kantola has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (8) Winslow
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Winslow for as long as he can get away with.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kantola looking to control but Winslow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Winslow can't escape the position.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola prevents Winslow from getting the reversal.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola tries to control but Winslow wriggling away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Kantola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Winslow is trying desperately to improve position.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winslow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Kantola continues to stall.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winslow is looking to escape.
Kantola controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow wins on points by 8 to 5.
Post fight, Shane Winslow took to the microphone: 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola and Ernesto Leonardo. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ernesto Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kantola instigates a clinch.
Leonardo jumps into guard, dragging Kantola to the mat.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leonardo working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
Kantola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leonardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantola is one step ahead there.
Leonardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but Kantola controlling him for the moment.
Kantola advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Leonardo is trying to maintain the position but Kantola is very close to passing his half guard.
Leonardo tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leonardo manages to get to full guard.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kantola'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.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonardo is keeping the position for now.
Kantola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leonardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola advances to half guard.
Kantola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Leonardo won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leonardo is not content to let Kantola control the position.
Kantola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kantola passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (3) vs (0) Leonardo
Leonardo is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Kantola.
Leonardo working to try and regain half guard.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Leonardo is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Kantola prevents Leonardo from getting the reversal.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
Leonardo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to control but Leonardo wriggling away.
Kantola prevents Leonardo from getting the reversal.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
Kantola prevents Leonardo from getting the reversal.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kantola is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kantola looking to control but Leonardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Leonardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Leonardo wants to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Leonardo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
Leonardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Leonardo can't escape the position.
Leonardo keeps trying to improve his position.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leonardo tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Leonardo can't escape the position.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leonardo for as long as he can get away with.
Leonardo is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola uses his free foot to push down on Leonardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leonardo. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (6) vs (0) Leonardo
Leonardo is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Leonardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leonardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (6) vs (2) Leonardo
Kantola has his hands on Leonardo's head, controlling the position.
Leonardo is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola pulls Leonardo in close to his closed guard and prevents Leonardo from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leonardo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kantola working a defensive guard here.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Kantola is trying to keep Leonardo in close.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Leonardo won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Leonardo trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leonardo postures up.
Leonardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonardo wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola pulls Leonardo in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola 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.
Leonardo trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola pulls Leonardo in close to prevent any damage.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonardo is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (8) vs (2) Leonardo
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Leonardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kantola manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (8) vs (4) Leonardo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Kantola controls Leonardo momentarily but Leonardo frees himself.
Leonardo 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.
Kantola 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.
Leonardo is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls Leonardo momentarily but Leonardo frees himself.
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonardo is one step ahead there.
Leonardo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leonardo trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola has his hands on Leonardo's head, controlling the position.
Leonardo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonardo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Ari Kantola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DUEL#41 Army vs Hallick
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kantola throws a head kick that Ahokas semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
Kantola tries to clinch but Ahokas moves away
and Ahokas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kantola is just out of range.
Kantola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kantola is looking to clinch but Ahokas is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Kantola.
Ari Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola tries for a takedown but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kantola clinches with his opponent.
Kantola tries to work over Ahokas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kantola throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ahokas's defenses.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahokas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kantola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kantola has a couple of punches blocked by Ahokas.
Kantola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Ahokas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kantola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahokas's brow.
Ahokas trying to stall but Kantola improves his position.
Kantola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kantola misses with an elbow over the top.
Kantola lands an elbow that stopped Ahokas in his tracks for a moment.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Ahokas blocks with his arms.
Kantola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Ahokas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kantola keeping control of the position.
Ahokas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Kantola has his hands clasped together around Ahokas's back. He's all about the action.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Kantola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Kantola moves into full guard.
Kantola managing to control the position.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
Ahokas postures up.
#T3#
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahokas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola controlling the action here.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Ahokas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kantola throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Ahokas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Ahokas drops an elbow to the side of Kantola's head.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Kantola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Kantola is defending well. #T1#
Ahokas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahokas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola gets full guard.
Kantola seems keen to control Ahokas's posture.
Kantola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahokas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kantola is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahokas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola is pulling down on Ahokas's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahokas, at least for the moment.#T2#
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Juha Ahokas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kantola managing to control the position.
Kantola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kantola is adopting a defensive guard.
Kantola is continuing to stall.
Ahokas is in close to Kantola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kantola content to stall in guard here.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Ahokas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kantola just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juha Ahokas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Ahokas blocks with his arms.
Ahokas blocks a body shot from Kantola.
Kantola missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Ahokas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Ahokas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahokas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kantola's head.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Ahokas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahokas scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahokas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kantola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kantola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahokas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Kantola wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Kantola controlling the action here.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola stalling away here and it's allowed Ahokas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kantola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Kantola postures up.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ahokas gets tackled into the cage by Kantola. Kantola maintains the clinch.
Kantola missing with knees to the body.
Kantola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kantola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kantola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahokas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kantola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Kantola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Kantola!
In his post fight interview, Ari Kantola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Juha Ahokas had this to say: 'Sucker!'.
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Event:
DUEL#36 Hallick vs Lapu
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kantola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harris to the mat! Harris manages to get full guard.
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.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola trying to move into half guard but instead Harris has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Kantola is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Kantola pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SU#
Harris stands up and waves to Kantola to follow him. #TD#
Harris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kantola isn't going anywhere.
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kantola keeps working. #T2#
Kantola controls the position for a moment.
Harris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harris happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Harris takes a little break here. Kantola wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kantola tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Harris in the domination position with Kantola hanging on.
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kantola keeps working.
Kantola tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Kantola is letting Harris control him for a moment.
Kantola tries to improve position but can't.
Kantola being controlled for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris throws a strike aimed at the side of Kantola's head but Kantola avoids it well.
Kantola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
Kantola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola struggling a bit here.
Harris trying to control the position but Kantola is working away.
Harris controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Harris feints and as Kantola raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris is pushing down on Kantola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kantola is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris winds up and cracks Kantola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kantola is looking to improve his position.
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kantola trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola gets full guard.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Gunner Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kantola keeps trying to improve his position.
Kantola is trying to keep Harris in close.
Kantola is controlling Harris's posture.#T1#
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantola being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kantola has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Harris postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kantola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kantola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kantola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harris's brow. #TD#
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kantola uses from the top position.
Kantola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kantola trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris tries to strike from the bottom.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kantola is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard. #T3#
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Kantola has wrist control.
Kantola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantola is trying to keep Harris in close.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
Kantola controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Kantola managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kantola wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kantola is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
#TD#
Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kantola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Harris stalls from top position.
Harris trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Kantola defending well.
Harris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Kantola is just holding on here. Harris manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Harris working for a choke but Kantola is defending well.
Kantola tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1##SUB#
Harris 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, Kantola has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kantola can't escape the position.
Harris not allowing Kantola to control his hands.
Kantola rolls, trying to escape but Harris keeps control of the position.
Kantola staying busy and making it hard for Harris to control.
Kantola wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Harris looking to break Kantola's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kantola remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harris will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Harris trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kantola doesn't escape.
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Harris working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kantola is doing well to defend. Harris seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kantola is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunner Harris!
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Event:
DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kantola throws a leg kick but Hari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hari keeps the fight on the outside.
Hari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kantola sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Kantola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola slows the pace down.
Hari is trying to get back to half guard.
Kantola is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hari's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hari tries to improve position but can't.
Hari throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hari seems a little lost for a moment, as Kantola dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari is looking for a sweep.
Kantola advances to full mount.
Hari tries to reverse the position but Kantola maintains control.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Hari's coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hari is looking to improve his position but Kantola isn't that keen on the idea.
Kantola blocks Hari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Kantola 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.
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Kantola the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hari is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Hari swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Hari is trying to escape the mount.
Hari flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Hari swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Hari throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kantola. What's that going to do exactly?
Hari 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.
Hari missing with punches from the bottom.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kantola wants to clinch.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kantola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harold Hari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kantola is looking to clinch.
Hari attempts a counter takedown but Kantola avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kantola.
Hari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Kantola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kantola stalling. #T1#
Hari misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kantola passes to side control.
Kantola is staying tight to Hari's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hari misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kantola controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kantola.
Hari throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kantola off and has taken his back!
Hari missing with punches from the back.
Kantola has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hari.#T2#
Kantola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kantola is positioning himself well to prevent Hari advancing to mount.
Hari thows a huge punch but Kantola dodges it nicely.
Kantola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hari throwing strikes from guard but Kantola blocks nicely.
Hari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kantola pulls Hari in close to his closed guard and prevents Hari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hari postures up in Kantola's guard and throws a big left but Kantola blocks it.
Kantola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hari with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantola pulls Hari in close to his closed guard and prevents Hari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hari's guard. #REVB#
Hari throwing short punches from the bottom.
Kantola stays in close to Hari's body and controls the position.
Hari will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hari trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kantola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kantola controlling the pace.
Hari wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hari missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
Kantola blocks the strikes from Hari.
Hari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kantola blocks the strikes from Hari.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kantola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kantola misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Kantola.
Kantola throws a sloppy head kick and Hari moves out of range easily.
Hari attempts a counter takedown but Kantola avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Kantola has managed to clinch.
Hari dodges an elbow strike from Kantola.
Kantola lands an elbow inside that Hari shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Hari has been cut.
Hari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hari lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
Kantola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hari blocks it with crossed arms.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantola digs a right hand into Hari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hari's gas tank.
Hari misses with the head strike.
Kantola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantola lands an elbow inside that Hari shrugs off. #T1#
Kantola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kantola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kantola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kantola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kantola blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Kantola tries a body shot but Hari blocks it.
Kantola blocks an uppercut.
Kantola tries to land knees in the clinch but Hari avoids the damage to the body.
Hari misses with a punch on the inside.
Hari misses with some punches.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Kantola.
Ari Kantola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kantola blocks an uppercut.
Hari working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kantola.
Hari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
Kantola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kantola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ari Kantola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kantola misses with a body punch.
Hari working aggressively here.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kantola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kantola looking to throw knees to the head but Hari is blocking nicely.
Kantola looking to throw knees to the head but Hari is blocking nicely.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kantola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hari misses with a punch on the inside.
Hari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kantola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Hari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kantola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Hari misses with the head strike.
Hari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kantola slowing the pace effectively.
Kantola looking to throw knees to the head but Hari is blocking nicely.
Hari working aggressively here.
Kantola misses with the head strike.
Kantola landing knees to the head.
Kantola blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hari.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kantola lands an elbow just above Hari 's eye.
Kantola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hari's elbow.
Kantola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
Hari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kantola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hari up against the cage.#T4#
Kantola misses with an elbow over the top.
Kantola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hari.
Kantola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hari lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kantola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
Kantola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
Kantola can't find room to land a body shot as Hari controls the action.
Harold Hari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Kantola.
I've got Kantola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Kantola!
After the fight, Ari Kantola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Kantola lands an elbow inside that Anstey shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Kantola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kantola.
Anstey looks winded!
Anstey takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kantola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anstey's brow.
Kantola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Kantola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Kantola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Kantola lands a big right hand that drops Anstey! The killer instinct kicks in and Kantola finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kantola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Kantola!
A less than humble Ari Kantola 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:
DUEL#6 Xezeron vs Longshanks
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kantola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kantola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Kantola just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWilliams.
Kantola tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
letting Williams counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.
Williams throws a head kick but Kantola moves out of range.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Kantola ducks down to avoid it.
Kantola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sean Carter Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Kantola.
Kantola blocks a head kick by Williams.
Kantola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Kantola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Sean Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
A left lands for Williams.
Kantola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kantola off to one side.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Williams clinches up with Kantola and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Kantola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Kantola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kantola misses with a takedown attempt
and Kantola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kantola walks into a jab.#ROC#
Kantola is rocked!
Williams jabs Kantola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kantola is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Kantola looks winded!
Williams throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kantola crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Carter Williams!
Sean Carter Williams 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:
DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kantola fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaine swings for the body but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaine misses the jab.
Blaine throws the left hand but Kantola avoids the punch easily.
Blaine looks to land a combination but Kantola avoids it well.
Kantola shoots in and drives through. Blaine sprawls well.
Kantola on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.
Blaine throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine tries to bum rush Kantola with a series of wild strikes but Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaine scores with a hook to the body. Kantola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaine, as that shot connected.
Blaine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kantola's head.#T1#
Kantola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kantola is breathing heavily.
Kantola switches off momentarily and Blaine cracks him with a monster right hand! Kantola topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Blaine dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Blaine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Blaine!
Henry Blaine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kantola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Erikksen'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.
Erikksen is breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
My spies in Total Combat Fighting inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Erikksen wants to control but Kantola postures up.
Erikksen stops Kantola from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Kantola content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikksen tries to bench press Kantola off him but Kantola keeps the position.
Kantola taking a breather here.
Erikksen can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Erikksen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kantola just content to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Erikksen wants to control but Kantola postures up.
Erikksen is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Erikksen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kantola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kantola remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erikksen is looking for a sweep.
Kantola controls the position.
Erikksen wants to control but Kantola postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kantola controls the position from side control.
Erikksen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kantola in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Kantola 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erikksen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kantola controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morrison Erikksen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Kantola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Erikksen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Erikksen preventing the sweep.
Erikksen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kantola managing to control the position.
Ari Kantola has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola keeping full guard, as Erikksen tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikksen trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Erikksen keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erikksen is keeping the position for now.
Erikksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erikksen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantola is one step ahead there.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Erikksen 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.#T3#
Kantola 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Erikksen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Erikksen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kantola isn't going anywhere.
Erikksen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kantola prevents Erikksen from improving position.
Kantola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erikksen off and has taken his back!
Kantola has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Erikksen's body.
#T4#
Kantola avoiding Erikksen 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Kantola is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Kantola.
You can see the frustration on Erikksen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Morrison Erikksen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Erikksen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kantola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
Kantola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikksen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erikksen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Erikksen tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Kantola tries to hold on but Erikksen pushes him away.
Kantola prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Kantola tries to hold on but Erikksen postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola wants to control but Erikksen is having none of it.#T1#
Erikksen controlling the position easily from mount.
Erikksen'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.
Kantola tries to hold on but Erikksen postures up.
Kantola tries to reverse the position but Erikksen maintains control.
Kantola wants to hold on but Erikksen pushes him away.
Kantola is looking to get to half guard.
Ari Kantola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Erikksen content just to control the position here.
Kantola tries to hold on but Erikksen postures up.
Erikksen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kantola tries to hold on but Erikksen postures up.
Kantola is trying to escape the mount.
Erikksen content just to control the position here.
Kantola wants to hold on but Erikksen pushes him away.
Kantola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Erikksen controlling the position easily from mount.
Kantola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison Erikksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Erikksen is staying active.
Erikksen content just to control the position here.
Kantola is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Erikksen controlling the pace for now.
Kantola regains half guard.
Kantola moves into full guard.
Erikksen wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikksen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kantola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kantola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Erikksen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ari Kantola!
In his post fight interview, Ari Kantola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Erikksen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kantola was covering up waiting for the punch and Erikksen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kantola has control of Erikksen's left arm, preventing Erikksen from doing any damage. #SU#
Kantola is working an open guard so Erikksen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Erikksen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kantola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Erikksen is in Kantola's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola has control of Erikksen's left arm, preventing Erikksen from doing any damage.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kantola.
Erikksen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Erikksen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kantola's guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kantola controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Erikksen'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.#SU#
Erikksen gets to his feet - Kantola follows without any prompting. #TD#
Erikksen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kantola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Erikksen is in Kantola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Erikksen stands up and waves to Kantola to follow him. #CL2#
Kantola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Erikksen wants to stall.
Kantola misses with a knee to the head.
Erikksen blocking some punches.
A short right from Erikksen.
Erikksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kantola tries to throw a body punch but Erikksen avoids it by throwing Kantola back against the cage. #T3#
Kantola blocking some punches.
Kantola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kantola lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Morrison Erikksen has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kantola.
Erikksen is breathing heavily.
Kantola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Erikksen's face.
Erikksen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kantola lands a nice elbow.
Kantola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kantola lands an elbow inside that Erikksen shrugs off. #CUT2#
Morrison Erikksen's cut is getting worse.
Kantola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erikksen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Erikksen wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kantola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kantola lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Morrison Erikksen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Erikksen slowing the pace effectively.
Kantola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kantola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Erikksen's face.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Morrison Erikksen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Kantola slows down the pace here.
Erikksen takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Morrison Erikksen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ari Kantola!
In his post fight interview, Ari Kantola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola and Anthony Ventura. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ventura has Kantola up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (0) vs (2) Ventura
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Ventura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ventura uses his free foot to push down on Kantola's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kantola. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (0) vs (5) Ventura
Kantola is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola controls the position.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
Kantola is trying desperately to improve position.
Ventura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura looking for a guillotine from mount but Kantola is having none of it.
Ventura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kantola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola holds on for dear life.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Ventura avoids the attempt from Kantola to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Ventura looking for a guillotine from mount but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Ventura tries to push Kantola's head away but Kantola is holding on tight.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ventura tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't escape the position.
Ventura avoids the attempt from Kantola to control.
Kantola is looking to improve his position but Ventura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola is looking to improve his position but Ventura isn't that keen on the idea.
Ventura is working for a guillotine from mount but Kantola frees his head quite easily.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
Ventura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kantola is surviving well by controlling Ventura's body position as best he can.
Ventura looking to control but Kantola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ventura has control of Kantola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ventura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.
Ventura looking to control but Kantola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.
Kantola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola holds on for dear life.
Ventura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kantola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ventura controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is squirming around, avoiding Ventura's attempts to control the action.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura has control of Kantola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking to secure an arm triangle but Kantola defends it well.
Ventura is working for a guillotine from mount but Kantola frees his head quite easily.
Ventura tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Ventura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kantola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Ventura wants to control the pace but Kantola is squirming around nicely.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ventura looking for a guillotine from mount but Kantola is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola working to try and regain half guard.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ventura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ventura is working for a guillotine from mount but Kantola frees his head quite easily.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ventura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ventura has control of Kantola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola can't escape the position.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.
Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to reverse the position but Ventura maintains control.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Ventura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.
Ventura tries to push Kantola's head away but Kantola is holding on tight.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ventura has isolated one of Kantola's arms. Kantola looking to fight him off but Ventura twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Soni misses with a two punch combination.
Kantola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Soni drives through with a takedown into Kantola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Kantola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kantola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kantola throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soni escapes and throws Kantola's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kantola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Soni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Kantola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soni is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kantola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soni defends well.#SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soni passes into side control.
Soni trying to control the position but Kantola is working away.
Kantola tries to buck Soni off but Soni is having none of it.
Kantola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Soni trying to control from half guard but Kantola is working away. #SUB2#
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kantola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soni pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Kantola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soni pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.
Soni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soni in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kantola looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Soni pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kantola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kantola gets back to half guard.
Soni performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kantola actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kantola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soni pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tanishk Soni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kantola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soni.
Soni lands a jab.#CL#
Kantola tries to keep at a distance but Soni has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Soni breaks the clinch.
Kantola blocks the body kick.
Soni swats away the attempt to clinch by Kantola.
Soni feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Soni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kantola, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Soni connects with a looping right hand.
Soni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soni throws the kick towards the body but Kantola avoids it.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soni defends it well.
Soni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Kantola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Kantola. Those never looked like landing.
Soni misses with a series of wild punches.
Soni misses with a two punch combination.
Kantola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soni defends it well.
Soni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kantola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soni.
Kantola misses with the combination.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kantola. Kantola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Kantola sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Soni to the ground! Kantola dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Soni is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Kantola throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Soni taking shots to the head.
Oh Soni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kantola throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kantola is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Soni goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kantola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Kantola!
A very excited looking Ari Kantola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
The Grinder throws an overhand right that lands on Kantola's shoulder, as Kantola tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
The Grinder closes the distance and clinches.
Kantola keeps control of The Grinder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kantola blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kantola. #CUT#
It looks like Bret The Grinder has been cut.
The Grinder is trying to break free.
The Grinder has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
The Grinder is trying to break the clinch but Kantola is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Kantola.
Kantola works on The Grinder's body with a couple of short punches.
The Grinder looks winded!
Kantola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kantola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Bret The Grinder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kantola lands an elbow just above The Grinder 's eye.
Kantola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#KD#
Kantola has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and The Grinder goes down! Kantola pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
#CUT#
Bret The Grinder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bret The Grinder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola 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.
Bret The Grinder was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to MMA for now then I guess'.
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