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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
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 5 wins and 10 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kilpi dives in and grabs Fortier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortier pushes down on Kilpi's head and hops out.
Fortier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilpi sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Fortier shoots in and bounces Kilpi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Kilpi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortier is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilpi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (2) vs (5) Kilpi
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Fortier 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.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kilpi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (2) vs (8) Kilpi#T2#
Kilpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fortier 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: Fortier (4) vs (8) Kilpi
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (10) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control from half guard but Fortier is working away. #T3#
Fortier tries to roll over but Kilpi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilpi wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpi defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now.
Fortier controlling the position.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpi defends well.#SUB#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5##SUB2#
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Kilpi pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Kilpi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (13) Kilpi#T6#
Fortier wants to control but Kilpi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar but Fortier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fortier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (13) Kilpi
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet. #SUB#
Fortier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilpi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fortier has Kilpi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (15) Kilpi
Kilpi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortier's guard.
Kilpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (6) vs (18) Kilpi
Fortier is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Fortier wants to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortier is looking to escape.
Fortier tries to lock up and control but Kilpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Fortier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Kilpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Fortier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (6) vs (21) Kilpi
Fortier tries to reverse the position but Kilpi maintains control.#T9#
Fortier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kilpi wants to pass to mount but Fortier is defending the position.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Fortier wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Kilpi is stalling here. Fortier is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kilpi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fortier has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (10) vs (21) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilpi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Kilpi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kilpi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fortier but great work by Kilpi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (10) vs (25) Kilpi
Fortier is trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB2#
Kilpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kilpi working away.
Kilpi tries to move to mount but Fortier blocks the move with his legs.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Fortier manages to get to full guard.
Kilpi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB#
Fortier has an active guard here but Kilpi has managed to pass into half guard.
Kilpi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (28) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi has hold of Fortier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fortier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Fortier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kilpi.
Fortier gets back to half guard.#T13#
Fortier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fortier controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fortier is trying to maintain the position but Kilpi is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Kilpi tries to pass to full mount but Fortier defends it.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fortier trying to control from the bottom.
Fortier regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 28 to 10.
Jarkko Kilpi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; JW Camp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilpi as he jumps to the side.
And Kilpi tries to counter it with a takedown but Camp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camp misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Kilpi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camp won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camp (0) vs (4) Kilpi
Camp is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Camp can't do much from the bottom here.
Kilpi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.#SUB2#
Kilpi tries for a kimura but Camp is defending well.
Camp sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Camp defends it.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Camp is working from the bottom.
Kilpi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (7) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi working for a guillotine from mount but Camp is in no mood to give up.
Kilpi trying to control but Camp is having none of it.
Camp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camp is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camp keeping hold of Kilpi's head, controlling as best he can.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camp wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camp has a hand on Kilpi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kilpi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (10) Kilpi#T3#
Camp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Camp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily.
Camp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Camp looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Camp keeps moving.
Kilpi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camp haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Camp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilpi defends it easily.
Kilpi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (13) Kilpi
Kilpi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kilpi tries to advance to mount but Camp denies him. #T5#
Kilpi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camp (0) vs (15) Kilpi
Camp tries to hold on but Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi is stalling here but it's allowed Camp to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camp defends it well.
Camp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camp is pressing down on Kilpi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camp is keeping the position for now.
Camp looking for a sweep. Not yet Camp, not yet.
Camp keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Camp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Camp is controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Camp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Camp is keeping the position.#SUB#
Camp is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kilpi rolls with it to try and escape but Camp cranks on the arm and Kilpi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JW Camp!
JW Camp bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
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 12 wins and 11 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blood shoots for a takedown but Kilpi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kilpi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Kilpi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilpi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Jarkko Kilpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Blood.
Blood shoots for a takedown but Kilpi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blood closes the distance and clinches up with Kilpi, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes Kilpi against the cage but Kilpi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Blood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kilpi (0) vs (4) Blood
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood controls the position.
Kilpi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kilpi! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (0) vs (7) Blood
Blood controlling from mount. #T1#
Blood looking to control but Kilpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood controlling from mount.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position but Blood isn't that keen on the idea.
Blood content just to control the position here. #T2#
Blood wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Blood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kilpi tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Blood tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kilpi wants to control but Blood is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi'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.#T3#
Blood controlling from the full mount.
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood looking to control but Kilpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Kilpi is trying desperately to improve position.
Blood controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood is looking to work his way around to Kilpi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Blood controlling from mount.
Kilpi holds on to Blood around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T5#
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Blood manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kilpi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kilpi (0) vs (10) Blood
Kilpi rolls, trying to escape but Blood keeps control of the position.
Will Blood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kilpi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Blood 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.
Kilpi tries to escape but Blood has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Blood is riding his opponent, not letting Kilpi buck him off.
Blood wants to control but Kilpi manages to buck him off and is now in Blood's guard! Nice work there by Kilpi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (10) Blood
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Blood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. #T7#
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Kilpi being controlled here momentarily.
Kilpi looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (12) Blood#T8#
Blood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blood trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood passes into half guard. #T9#
Blood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kilpi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Blood sits in half guard.
Blood is looking to pass Kilpi's guard but actually Kilpi recovers to full guard.
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Blood won't allow Kilpi to sweep him here.
Blood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blood forces his way into half guard.
Blood controlling the action here.
Kilpi is not content to let Blood control the position.
Kilpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB2#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kilpi moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kilpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kilpi has an active guard here but Blood has managed to pass into half guard.
Blood controlling the action here.#T13#
Blood wants to take a breather but Kilpi is having none of it.
Kilpi wants to control the action here but instead Blood manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (2) vs (15) Blood
Blood tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Blood controlling his opponent.
Blood tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away. #T14#
Kilpi 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: Kilpi (4) vs (15) Blood
Kilpi trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Kilpi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood wins on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Jack Blood 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:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
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 11 wins and 13 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kilpi wants to clinch.
Torres 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.
Kilpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilpi somewhat.
Kilpi tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range. #CL2#
Kilpi closes the distance and clinches.
Kilpi is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kilpi is defending well.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kilpi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torres looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilpi is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kilpi gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Torres is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kilpi can't fight it off and eventually Torres manages to take the fight to the floor. Kilpi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
Kilpi 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.
Torres wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
Kilpi controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T2#
Torres wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB#
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kilpi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kilpi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard. #T3#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kilpi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilpi has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kilpi pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torres won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilpi controlling the pace. #T5#
Torres trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kilpi prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilpi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi works to advance to full mount. Torres defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (2) vs (7) Kilpi#T7#
Kilpi is looking to take Torres's back but instead Torres gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Kilpi is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Torres moves into full guard.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Kilpi is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Kilpi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Kilpi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Torres haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (10) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilpi's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (10) Kilpi#T12#
Kilpi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (10) Kilpi
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilpi keeps working.
Kilpi tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.#T13#
Kilpi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres is thwarting Kilpi's attempts to control the position.
Kilpi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (7) vs (14) Kilpi#SUB2#
Torres showing good submission defense here.
Torres rolls, trying to escape but Kilpi keeps control of the position.
Torres prevents Kilpi from getting a body triangle.
Torres can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB2#
Kilpi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Kilpi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Kilpi looking for the choke from the back.
Torres rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (11) vs (14) Kilpi
Kilpi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torres's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 14 to 11.
A victorious Jarkko Kilpi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
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 11 wins and 10 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilpi defends it nicely.
Blood dives in and grabs Kilpi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilpi pushes down on Blood's head and hops out.#TD2#
Blood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kilpi on his heels. He'll look to pass Kilpi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kilpi (0) vs (2) Blood
Blood looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kilpi has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood stays in close to Kilpi's body and controls the position.
Kilpi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Kilpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Blood 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.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Blood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kilpi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blood has picked Kilpi up and slammed him! Kilpi can't keep hold of the triangle and Blood manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (0) vs (5) Blood
Blood trying to control the action but Kilpi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kilpi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Kilpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Blood slows the pace down.
Kilpi is trying to get back to half guard.
Blood is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blood working away.#T4#
Blood has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kilpi (0) vs (7) Blood
Kilpi is working to get back to half guard.
Kilpi is working hard here to advance position.
Blood controlling his opponent.
Blood trying to control but Kilpi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kilpi tries to improve his position but Blood has taken his back! Blood has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kilpi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Blood pushes Kilpi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
Jack Blood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kilpi as Dominguez shoots in.#TD2#
Kilpi shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Dominguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpi trying to control the pace.
Dominguez is in trouble now - Kilpi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Kilpi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Kilpi isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Kilpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Kilpi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
Dominguez 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.#T2#
Dominguez is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
Kilpi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Dominguez keeping hold of Kilpi's head, controlling as best he can.
Kilpi prevents Dominguez from improving his position.#T4#
Dominguez wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi wants to pass to mount but Dominguez is defending the position.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Dominguez has his hands on Kilpi's head, controlling the position.
Kilpi won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi moves into full mount! Dominguez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (8) Kilpi
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Kilpi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Kilpi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kilpi avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.#T6#
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kilpi being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (8) Kilpi
Dominguez stays in close to Kilpi's body and controls the position.
Kilpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez pushes down on Kilpi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is defending well. #T8#
Dominguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (8) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Dominguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (5) vs (10) Kilpi
Kilpi won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Dominguez is controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Kilpi controlling the action here.
Dominguez controlling the position well. #T10#
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Kilpi is looking to stall here but Dominguez recovers full guard.
Dominguez controls Kilpi momentarily but Kilpi frees himself.
Dominguez controlling the position.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T12#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is pulling down on Kilpi's head to control his posture.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (10) Kilpi
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet. #T13##SUB2#
Kilpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kilpi wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kilpi for as long as he can get away with.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 10 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Jarkko Kilpi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
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 3 wins and 8 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kilpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fortier.
Fortier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilpi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fortier somewhat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortier tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilpi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kilpi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fortier.
Kilpi tries for a takedown but Fortier manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD#
Fortier has clasped his hands together around Kilpi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Kilpi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpi prevents Fortier from moving into mount.
Kilpi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilpi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fortier's guard! Nice work there by Kilpi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (5) Kilpi
Fortier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kilpi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (8) vs (5) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier looking to break Kilpi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kilpi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fortier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Fortier looking for the choke from the back.
Kilpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Kilpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Kilpi wants to improve his position but Fortier is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilpi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier. #T2#
Kilpi manages to get to full guard.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi can't keep his opponent in guard - Fortier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier'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.#SUB#
Kilpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Fortier 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.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Kilpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage. #SUB#
Fortier is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kilpi as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
Fortier wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kilpi wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.
Kilpi 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: Fortier (8) vs (7) Kilpi
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi passes Fortier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.
Kilpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (10) Kilpi
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier tries to hold on but Kilpi postures up.
Fortier 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.#T6#
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (13) Kilpi
Fortier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.#SUB#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily.
Fortier trying to control here.
#T7#
Fortier is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Fortier trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (16) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Kilpi is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now. #SUB#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
Kilpi is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi is pushing down on Fortier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fortier is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilpi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (19) Kilpi
Kilpi controlling the position easily from mount.
Fortier tries to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Kilpi is looking to work his way around to Fortier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Kilpi tries to control but Fortier wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fortier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (10) vs (19) Kilpi
Fortier pushing down on Kilpi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortier is one step ahead there.
Kilpi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (10) vs (21) Kilpi
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kilpi won't allow Fortier to sweep him here. #SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Kilpi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (24) Kilpi
Fortier is trying to escape the position but Kilpi is controlling the position.
Kilpi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (10) vs (26) Kilpi#T12#
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi 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.
#SUB2#
Fortier is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Fortier is looking to get back to full guard here but Kilpi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (29) Kilpi
Kilpi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (10) vs (31) Kilpi
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Kilpi tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
Fortier 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: Fortier (12) vs (31) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (33) Kilpi
Fortier trying to control the position here.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 33 to 12.
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi 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:
CWC 235
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
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 9 wins and 9 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cedric Simard!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Simard shoots in for a takedown but Kilpi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simard fails with the takedown.
Jarkko Kilpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Simard.
Simard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kilpi sprawls well. Kilpi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simard gets slowly back to his feet.
Simard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simard closes the distance and clinches up with Kilpi, looking for a takedown. Simard pushes Kilpi against the cage but Kilpi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kilpi tries to counter with a takedown but Simard is quick to defend against it.
Simard fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kilpi drives through with a takedown into Simard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (0) Simard
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kilpi pushes down on Simard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kilpi seems to be looking for submissions.
Simard trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi trying to advance position but Simard counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Simard looking for a sweep. Not yet Simard, not yet. #SUB2#
Kilpi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Simard doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kilpi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Simard - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cedric Simard!
Cedric Simard 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:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
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 8 wins and 9 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Addams. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kilpi (0) vs (4) Addams
Addams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kilpi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kilpi is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Kilpi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Addams controlling the position from side mount.
Addams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kilpi (0) vs (6) Addams
Kilpi is working to get back to half guard.
Addams trying to control but Kilpi is having none of it.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams wants to take Kilpi's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kilpi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Addams fails to move to back control.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams avoids the attempt from Kilpi to control.#T5#
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Addams mounts Kilpi! Really nice guard pass there!
Kilpi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi'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.
Addams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Addams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kilpi (0) vs (9) Addams
Kilpi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Addams wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
Addams is trying to stick to Kilpi's back but Kilpi is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kilpi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (9) Addams
Kilpi passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Kilpi defends it easily.
Kilpi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (11) Addams#T8#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Addams sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kilpi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Addams paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kilpi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarkko Kilpi!
A relieved looking Jarkko Kilpi 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:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
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 8 wins and 8 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kilpi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilpi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gelfen gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kilpi (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Kilpi is trying to control but can't.
Kilpi is pressing down on Gelfen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen passes Kilpi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen looking to sit in guard and control but Kilpi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (2) Gelfen#T1##SUB2#
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpi is aware though and is defending well.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi is looking to pass into half guard but Gelfen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gelfen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (4) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gelfen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kilpi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (4) vs (4) Gelfen#T2#
Gelfen is pulling down on Kilpi's head to control his posture.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gelfen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpi is aware though and is defending well.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilpi pushing down on Gelfen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelfen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen 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: Kilpi (4) vs (6) Gelfen
Kilpi wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Gelfen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #T5#
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Kilpi 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: Kilpi (6) vs (6) Gelfen
Gelfen gets back to full guard.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there. #T6#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (6) Gelfen
Gelfen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (9) vs (8) Gelfen#SUB#
Gelfen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kilpi. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (11) Gelfen
Kilpi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Gelfen trying to control the position but Kilpi is working away.
Gelfen tries to move to full mount but Kilpi actually manages to regain half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Kilpi is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi'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.
Gelfen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (14) Gelfen#T8#
Kilpi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen takes Kilpi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kilpi (9) vs (17) Gelfen
Kilpi trying to control the hands but Gelfen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Gelfen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for the choke but no joy. #T9#
Gelfen has the hooks in. Kilpi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Gelfen.#SUB2#
Gelfen tightening his grip on Kilpi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Gelfen 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, Kilpi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Gelfen controlling well, preventing Kilpi from escaping the position.
Kilpi trying to control the hands but Gelfen won't let him. #SUB2#
Gelfen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kilpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11##SUB2#
Gelfen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kilpi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kilpi.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gelfen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gelfen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (20) Gelfen#T12#
Kilpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Kilpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilpi regains half guard.
Gelfen content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Gelfen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (9) vs (23) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control the action but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi wants to control but Gelfen postures up.#T14#
Gelfen trying to control the action but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 23 to 9.
Eddie Gelfen 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:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Terje Warholm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Warholm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kilpi walks away with a smile on his face. Warholm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kilpi has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Warholm instigates a clinch.
Kilpi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Warholm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kilpi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Warholm (4) vs (0) Kilpi
Warholm tries to keep control of the position but Kilpi is staying busy.#SUB#
Warholm is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kilpi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm keeps control of the position as Kilpi tries to break free.
#T1#
Kilpi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warholm.
Kilpi is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Warholm tightening his grip on Kilpi, looking for the choke.
Kilpi breaks Warholm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (4) vs (2) Kilpi
Warholm trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Warholm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Warholm controlling the position.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Warholm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilpi has gone for a leg lock! Warholm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (6) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB#
Warholm drops back looking for a leg! Kilpi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilpi manages to kick Warholm off! Warholm jumps back into Kilpi's guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Warholm has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (6) vs (4) Kilpi
Warholm can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (6) vs (7) Kilpi
Warholm wants to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Kilpi controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Kilpi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Warholm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Warholm and Kilpi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5#
Kilpi is trying to move to mount but Warholm reverses beautifully and ends up in Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (8) vs (7) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
Kilpi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warholm is now in half guard.
Warholm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Kilpi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Warholm moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (11) vs (7) Kilpi
Warholm is looking to take a break and control but Kilpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warholm has control of an arm but Kilpi manages to advance to Warholm's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warholm (11) vs (11) Kilpi
Warholm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warholm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilpi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (11) vs (14) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kilpi taking a break here but Warholm is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Warholm trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
Warholm wants to get back to full guard.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warholm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilpi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (11) vs (17) Kilpi
Warholm is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kilpi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Warholm (11) vs (20) Kilpi
Warholm tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Warholm's chin but Warholm turns very nicely into Kilpi's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Warholm.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (13) vs (20) Kilpi
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warholm defends well.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Warholm preventing the sweep.
Warholm passes Kilpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilpi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warholm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (13) vs (22) Kilpi
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Kilpi trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Kilpi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kilpi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm trying to control here.
#T12#
Warholm is controlling Kilpi's trapped leg to prevent Kilpi from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Warholm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be working for a kimura but Warholm defends the submission attempt.
Warholm gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Warholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Warholm 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: Warholm (15) vs (22) Kilpi#SUB#
Kilpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Warholm.
#SUB2#
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Warholm seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14#
Warholm trying to control from half guard but Kilpi is working away. #SUB#
Warholm 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.
Kilpi trying to get back to full guard but Warholm takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (18) vs (22) Kilpi
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 22 to 18.
A relieved looking Jarkko Kilpi 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:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Kilpi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi pushes down on Bolivar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolivar sees it coming and defends easily.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolivar sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
Bolivar is not content to let Kilpi control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolivar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
Kilpi trying to control from Bolivar's half guard. Bolivar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kilpi is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
Bolivar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilpi won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Kilpi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bolivar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Kilpi#T5#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Kilpi postures up.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
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.
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi drops back looking for a leg! Bolivar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolivar manages to kick Kilpi off! Kilpi jumps back into Bolivar's guard. #T6#
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar 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: Bolivar (4) vs (4) Kilpi
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Bolivar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (7) vs (4) Kilpi
Kilpi is looking for a sweep.
Kilpi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Kilpi 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.#T8#
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilpi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolivar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Kilpi defends it.
Bolivar prevents Kilpi from improving his position.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Kilpi is having none of it.
Bolivar stalling. #T9#
Bolivar prevents Kilpi from improving his position.
Bolivar trying to control the pace.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Bolivar is keen to just control but Kilpi is a slippery customer.
Bolivar wants to free his trapped foot but Kilpi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Kilpi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Bolivar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (4) Kilpi
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Bolivar prevents Kilpi from improving his position.#T12#
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Kilpi gets full guard.#SUB#
Bolivar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kilpi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kilpi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (6) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position here. #T13#
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar looking to control.
Bolivar controlling the position.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bolivar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilpi defends it easily.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully. #T14#
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar is trying to keep Kilpi in close.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Bolivar is looking to get back to full guard here but Kilpi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (9) Kilpi
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Johnny Bolivar gave a mention to Iraqi Steroids, Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kilpi gets a clinch.
Lima fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Lima pulls guard successfully.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilpi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Lima wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilpi is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control here.
#T1#
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kilpi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kilpi is looking to pass into half guard but Lima pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lima is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lima trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpi defends well.
Kilpi trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T3#
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima working for submissions but it's allowed Kilpi to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Kilpi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima looking to control.
Lima is really struggling to control Kilpi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T5#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Lima controls Kilpi momentarily but Kilpi frees himself. #SUB#
Kilpi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (5) Kilpi
Lima stops Kilpi from passing to mount.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well. #T6#
Kilpi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Kilpi working away.
Lima prevents Kilpi from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lima tries to buck Kilpi off but Kilpi is having none of it.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilpi's guard! Nice work there by Lima! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (5) Kilpi
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilpi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (7) Kilpi
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kilpi passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8##SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Kilpi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (4) vs (10) Kilpi
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilpi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (4) vs (13) Kilpi#T9#
Lima just trying to survive but Kilpi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kilpi wants to control the position but Lima frees himself and scrambles - Kilpi manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kilpi but great work by Lima. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (8) vs (13) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilpi, who protects the arm well.
Kilpi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (10) vs (13) Kilpi#T10#
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilpi is looking to escape.
Kilpi stops Lima from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Lima wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilpi is now in Lima's guard. A big mistake from Lima there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (10) vs (15) Kilpi#T11#
Kilpi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kilpi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (10) vs (18) Kilpi
Lima is trying to control Kilpi's posture but Kilpi avoids it.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Kilpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lima is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Lima tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (10) vs (20) Kilpi
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Kilpi looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Kilpi mounts Lima! Really nice guard pass there!
Lima tries to lock up and control but Kilpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima gets back to half guard.
Kilpi is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilpi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kilpi is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Kilpi moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (10) vs (23) Kilpi
Lima wants to control but Kilpi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a guillotine from mount but Lima frees his head quite easily.
Lima tries to improve his position but instead Kilpi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (10) vs (26) Kilpi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Kilpi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kilpi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (12) vs (26) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kilpi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kilpi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (12) vs (28) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 28 to 12.
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi 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:
CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kilpi has Silva Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kilpi tries for a takedown but Silva Jr manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a triangle here but Silva Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kilpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Kilpi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva Jr swings around for an armbar but Kilpi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (2) Kilpi#T2#
Silva Jr 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.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monsters BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Silva Jr passes Kilpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kilpi gets back to full guard.
Kilpi trying to control the position.
Kilpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) Kilpi
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (4) Kilpi#T5##SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (6) Kilpi
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Kilpi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva Jr looking to control.
#T6#
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kilpi has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
Kilpi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
#T7#
Kilpi trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpi controlling the action here.
Kilpi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (9) Kilpi#T8#
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to control Kilpi's posture but Kilpi avoids it.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Kilpi wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
#T9#
Kilpi is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
Silva Jr trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva Jr is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Silva Jr is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Kilpi is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Kilpi has control of the leg. #T12#
Kilpi tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it. #SUB#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Silva Jr is looking to control Kilpi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr'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.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
#T14#
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kilpi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Klice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
Kilpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klice.
Klice has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kilpi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Klice swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Kilpi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Klice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Klice is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpi won't allow Klice to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Kilpi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kilpi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpi passes Klice's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Klice actively working from the bottom here.
Klice wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klice defends it well.
Klice wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
Kilpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kilpi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Klice wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klice is trying to maintain the position but Kilpi is very close to passing his half guard.
Klice is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpi tries to pass to full mount but Klice defends it.
Klice tries to roll over but Kilpi keeps him under control.
Klice gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Klice is trying to hold Kilpi in close to prevent damage but Kilpi has managed to pass into half guard.
Klice wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Klice is working from the bottom.
Klice wants to sweep but Kilpi has passed to side control!
Kilpi cracks Klice with a big elbow.
Klice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kilpi working the body and head with strikes.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Klice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klice tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB#
Klice wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Kilpi seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Klice is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Jarkko Kilpi!
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi 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:
MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kilpi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klice circles away.
Klice lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.#TD#
Kilpi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klice's guard.
Kilpi slips nicely into half guard.
Klice wants to get back to full guard.
Klice is still trying to improve position.
Klice trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kilpi 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.
Klice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klice has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Klice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kilpi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kilpi's back!
Klice controlling well, preventing Kilpi from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Klice working for a choke but Kilpi is defending well.
Kilpi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T2#
Klice scores with punches and elbows. #CUT2#
Jarkko Kilpi's cut is getting worse.
Kilpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Klice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Klice sits in half guard.
Klice working Kilpi over with strikes.
Kilpi tries to get to full guard but Klice has control of the leg.
Klice is trying to control. Kilpi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Klice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilpi defending well though.
Kilpi is looking to get back to full guard here but Klice has managed to pass to side control instead.
Klice in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kilpi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klice wants to pass to mount but Kilpi is defending the position.
Kilpi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kilpi.
Klice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kilpi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Klice has passed into half guard!
Klice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilpi defending well though. #T4#
Kilpi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klice is working away from the top position though.
Kilpi is doing well to control the position and prevent Klice from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Klice lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
Jarkko Kilpi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarkko Kilpi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simbo Klice!
Simbo Klice 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:
MMAHelsinki - 162
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Kilpi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Forkbeard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilpi scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
Forkbeard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilpi.
Forkbeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpi moves away.
Good shot there by Forkbeard.
Kilpi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forkbeard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kilpi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kilpi looks to clinch but Forkbeard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kilpi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sweyn Forkbeard!
Sweyn Forkbeard made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 301 p4p, 41 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 1813 p4p, 213 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jarkko Kilpi 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos gets a double leg takedown into Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to control but Galanos passes into half guard.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilpi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Well, if Galanos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi is trying to control but can't.
Kilpi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilpi trying to control from the bottom.
Galanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilpi trying to control here.
Kilpi moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi looking for a guillotine here but Galanos defends easily.
Kilpi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galanos has passed into half guard!
Well, if Galanos 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.
Kilpi is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kilpi is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Galanos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpi controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos passes Kilpi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Kilpi looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilpi avoid being mounted?
Galanos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet.
Kilpi working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kilpi wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpi controlling the position well.
Galanos prevents Kilpi from improving his position.
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi has a hand on Galanos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galanos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Kilpi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is trying to escape the mount.
Kilpi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpi tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpi regains half guard.
Kilpi tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Kilpi is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilpi avoid being mounted?
Kilpi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Galanos is staying active.
Kilpi wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilpi has a hand on Galanos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galanos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Galanos tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.
Kilpi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Galanos wants to control but Kilpi is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Kilpi tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galanos is pressing down on Kilpi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilpi is holding on for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilpi is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos passes into side control, despite Kilpi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (11) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to buck Galanos off but Galanos is having none of it.
Kilpi keeping his opponent close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos controlling the position.
Kilpi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (13) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A relieved looking Hero Galanos 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17925 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 1808 p4p, 211 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilpi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dominguez to the ground. Kilpi is now in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kilpi controls the pace.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is pressing down on Dominguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dominguez is holding on for now.
Dominguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Kilpi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Kilpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (4) Kilpi
Dominguez 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.
Kilpi stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (2) vs (7) Kilpi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kilpi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kilpi wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (7) Kilpi
Kilpi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kilpi pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stays in close to Kilpi's body and controls the position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is pushing down on Kilpi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilpi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kilpi gets back to full guard.
Kilpi pushes a forearm under Dominguez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominguez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
A victorious Jarkko Kilpi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 21957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 1802 p4p, 216 weight class). Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. 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 1 wins and 4 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilpi sprawls and moves away.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kilpi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (0) vs (4) Kilpi
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Kilpi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (6) Kilpi
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kilpi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kilpi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Halo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'This was a shit matchup for a pussy looking for an easy fight... You know its true you chump...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 2885 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 1791 p4p, 216 weight class). Kilpi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solid Base - I Like It. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Guido Gloom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilpi gets a double leg takedown into Gloom's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gloom (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gloom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gloom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilpi defends it easily.
Gloom is looking for a triangle but Kilpi pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Gloom is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi stands and throws Gloom's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gloom (0) vs (5) Kilpi
Gloom tries to buck Kilpi off but Kilpi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gloom struggling a bit here.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gloom keeps working.
Kilpi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kilpi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kilpi working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilpi tries for a kimura but Gloom is defending well.
Kilpi has hold of Gloom's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gloom tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kilpi cranks the arm and Gloom screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gloom, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jarkko Kilpi!
After winning the bout, Jarkko Kilpi 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:
MMAHelsinki - 151
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Kilpi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilpi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilpi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilpi passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holmes wants to control the action here but instead Kilpi manages to pass to full mount!
Holmes gets back to half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Kilpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kilpi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holmes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holmes wants to control but Kilpi postures up.#SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kilpi.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard.
Holmes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kilpi trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away.
Holmes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Kilpi has control of the leg.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kilpi prevents Holmes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kilpi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilpi pushes down on Holmes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holmes wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Kilpi dominated that round.
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#
Kilpi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
Holmes throws a jab when Kilpi was well out of range.
Kilpi misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes throws the left hand but Kilpi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Kilpi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
Kilpi moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmes defends it well.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Kilpi on that attempt.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Kilpi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
Kilpi working away.
Kilpi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holmes regains half guard.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes is in trouble now - Kilpi has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holmes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holmes shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes is looking to improve his position but Kilpi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kilpi looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Holmes is bucking up trying to escape but Kilpi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kilpi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holmes working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kilpi.
Jarkko Kilpi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Holmes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kilpi working for a guillotine from mount but Holmes is in no mood to give up.
Holmes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Kilpi looking to secure an arm triangle but Holmes defends it well.
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kilpi tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Kilpi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kilpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes tries to hold on but Kilpi postures up.
Holmes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilpi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kilpi working for a submission but Holmes is keeping him at bay.
Kilpi controlling from the full mount.
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kilpi has isolated one of Holmes's arms. Holmes looking to fight him off but Kilpi twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Kilpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klice misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Klice.
Klice tries to bum rush Kilpi with a series of wild strikes but Kilpi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klice throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilpi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klice pinned against the cage. Klice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi shoots in looking for a takedown but Klice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilpi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Klice misses with a straight left.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.#TD#
Kilpi gets the takedown into side control.
Kilpi trying to control the position but Klice is working away.
Klice is looking to regain half guard here but Kilpi keeps moving and retains side control.
Klice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klice felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Klice is trying to get back to half guard.
Klice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kilpi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Klice lands with a punch from half guard.
Klice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilpi wants to control but Klice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi tries to roll over but Klice keeps him under control.
Kilpi is pressing down on Klice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Klice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klice. #SUB#
Kilpi has his foot on Klice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klice works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kilpi is looking for a triangle but Klice pushes his legs off easily.
Klice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klice is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilpi has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klice lands a couple of elbows.
Klice trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klice stands up over Kilpi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Klice tries to pass. #T4#
Kilpi controlling Klice's posture. #SUB#
Kilpi is looking for a triangle here but Klice uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kilpi is not content to let Klice control the position.
Klice throws a strike aimed at the side of Kilpi's head but Kilpi avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilpi tries to bench press Klice off him but Klice keeps the position.
Klice cracks Kilpi with a big elbow.
Klice working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simbo Klice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Kilpi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Klice looks to throw the jab but Kilpi is out of range.
Klice works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Jarkko Kilpi's cut is getting worse.
Kilpi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Klice throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpi's shoulder, as Kilpi tries to avoid the shot.
Klice misses with a body shot.
Kilpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilpi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kilpi attempts a counter takedown but Klice avoids it well and moves away.
Klice avoids the body shot from Kilpi.
#T1#
Klice leaves Kilpi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klice misses with a takedown attempt - Kilpi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilpi feinted with a counter takedown.
Kilpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klice.
Kilpi tries to counter with a takedown but Klice is quick to defend against it.
Jarkko Kilpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simbo Klice.
Klice missing with a left hand there. Kilpi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilpi slips under a jab from Klice.
Kilpi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Kilpi darts in looking for a takedown but Klice gets double underhooks and turns Kilpi into the cage.
Klice misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Klice.
Klice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kilpi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klice counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jarkko Kilpi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Klice swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Kilpi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Kilpi stopping the sweep attempt from Klice.
Klice looking to control.
Klice looking for a sweep. Not yet Klice, not yet.
Kilpi passes Klice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Klice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpi uses his free foot to push down on Klice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klice.
Klice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jarkko Kilpi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kilpi has hold of Klice's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klice manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Klice manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but Klice defending well. #T4#
Klice is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Klice looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Klice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilpi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kilpi tries to control but Klice wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Kilpi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jarkko Kilpi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Kilpi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Klice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klice takes a swing at Kilpi's ribcage but misses.
Kilpi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klice sprawls well. Klice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Klice looks to land a left hand but Kilpi moved out of range nicely.
Klice misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Kilpi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klice controls Kilpi momentarily but Kilpi frees himself.
Klice keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kilpi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klice looking for a sweep. Not yet Klice, not yet.
Kilpi postures up in Klice's guard and throws a big left but Klice blocks it.
Klice wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Klice can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Klice trying to control here.
Kilpi passes to side control.
Kilpi advances to mount. #SUB#
Kilpi goes for an armbar but Klice turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klice. #T2#
Klice chips away with some ground and pound.
Klice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klice defends well.
Klice postures up and lands a big shot to Kilpi's brow. #SUB#
Kilpi working for a triangle but Klice defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Kilpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi has momentary wrist control but Klice slips an elbow through the middle.
Klice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klice throws an elbow that misses. Kilpi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klice's guard. Nice move by Kilpi!#REVR##T4#
Kilpi won't allow Klice to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Klice has his foot on Kilpi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilpi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Klice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Klice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilpi defends it easily.
Klice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klice wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Klice is looking to sweep but instead, Kilpi has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klice is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Kilpi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilpi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LAW011: Bonjour
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kilpi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
Kilpi pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kilpi slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilpi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kilpi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stevenson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kilpi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stevenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Kilpi controlling the pace for now.
Kilpi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kilpi trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kilpi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kilpi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevenson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kilpi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson wants to control but Kilpi is having none of it.#T2#
Stevenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kilpi lands a couple of good shots and Stevenson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Kilpi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stevenson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi 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:
Law008: Independence day
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
The Beast shoots and misses #TD#
and Kilpi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilpi. #SUB#
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kilpi pushing down on The Beast's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Beast wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi'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.#SUB#
Kilpi is trying for a kimura here. The Beast looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kilpi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarkko Kilpi!
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Brock The Beast was interviewed post fight and said 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Astrok stuffs the takedown.
Astrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astrok is fending him off so far but Kilpi persists. Nope, Astrok circles away and we're back to standing.
Astrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Astrok misses with an uppercut.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Astrok defends it well.
Astrok with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Astrok enables Kilpi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Astrok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kilpi stops Astrok from standing up. #ES#
Astrok manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kilpi goes for a takedown attempt but Astrok pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elvis Astrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Kilpi.
Kilpi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi defending well as Astrok loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astrok is fending him off so far but Kilpi persists. Nope, Astrok circles away and we're back to standing.
Astrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astrok misses with a few strikes there.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Astrok misses with a two punch combination.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Astrok but Astrok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elvis Astrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astrok throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
A jab from Astrok finds it's way through Kilpi's defenses.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astrok as he jumps to the side.
Astrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astrok.
Elvis Astrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kilpi momentarily.
Astrok misses the jab.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Astrok defends it well.#T2#
Astrok looks to throw the jab but Kilpi is out of range.
Astrok tries to bum rush Kilpi with a series of wild strikes but Kilpi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astrok is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kilpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Astrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Astrok throws a big shot that misses.
Astrok throws a lazy right hand but Kilpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilpi is defended easily by Astrok.
Kilpi slips under a jab from Astrok.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Astrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Astrok works Kilpi's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Kilpi throws a leg kick but Astrok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Astrok throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpi's shoulder, as Kilpi tries to avoid the shot.
Kilpi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Astrok misses with a double jab.
Kilpi ducks right into an uppercut from Astrok.
Astrok throws out a loose jab but Kilpi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilpi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astrok.
Astrok throws a looping overhand right but Kilpi ducks down to avoid it.
Astrok thuds a left hand into Kilpi's body.
Nice shot lands for Astrok.
Kilpi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
That has opened up Jarkko Kilpi's cut even more.#T4#
Astrok with a hook.#ROC#
Kilpi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astrok throws a looping overhand right but Kilpi ducks down to avoid it.
Kilpi avoids the body shot from Astrok.
Astrok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpi manages to avoid it.
Astrok misses with a hook. Kilpi ducked under it nicely.
Kilpi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilpi slips a jab and a cross from Astrok.
Astrok throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Astrok!
Astrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpi.
Kilpi with the counter takedown but Astrok avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Astrok misses its intended target.
Astrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Astrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Kilpi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Astrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astrok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Astrok finish him?
A slow jab from Astrok misses its intended target.
Kilpi seems to have recovered his senses.
Astrok misses with a body shot.
A big right from Astrok misses.
Astrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpi is just out of range.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpi feints the counter takedown.
Kilpi ducks under a wild hook from Astrok.#KD#
Astrok lands a left and a right that send Kilpi crashing to the mat, dazed. Astrok thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astrok throws a shot from downtown. Kilpi moves away and avoids it.
Kilpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astrok.#TD2#
Kilpi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Astrok!#ES#
Astrok throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Kilpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astrok.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Astrok defends it well.
Astrok throws a hook but Kilpi blocks it.
And Kilpi tries to counter it with a takedown but Astrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Astrok misses with a straight left.
Astrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpi.
Astrok loads up on a big right hand but Kilpi slips the punch.
And Kilpi tries to counter it with a takedown but Astrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Astrok throws a shot to the body.
Astrok looks to land a left hand but Kilpi moved out of range nicely.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astrok.
And Kilpi tries to counter it with a takedown but Astrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kilpi shoots for a double leg takedown but Astrok sprawls well. He's pushed Kilpi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astrok throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Kilpi counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
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!
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Astrok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Astrok is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kilpi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kilpi trying to control the position but Astrok is working away.
Astrok is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kilpi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Kilpi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kilpi controls the position from side control.
Kilpi wants to control but Astrok is keeping him busy.
Kilpi prevents Astrok from escaping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elvis Astrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as Kilpi stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astrok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Astrok misses the jab.
Kilpi with a poor takedown
and Astrok counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Jarkko Kilpi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Astrok scores with a punch to the head.
Astrok looks to land a right hand but Kilpi moved out of range.
Kilpi feints the counter takedown.
Astrok throws a hook but Kilpi avoids it easily.
Kilpi with the counter takedown but Astrok avoids it easily.
Kilpi needs to keep his hands up - Astrok had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
Jarkko Kilpi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Astrok fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kilpi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kilpi looks to clinch but Astrok throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kilpi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elvis Astrok!
Elvis Astrok 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Jarkko Kilpi. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. 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 16 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski clinches with his opponent.
Kilpi jumps guard but Kuklinski stands there with Kilpi around his waist. Kilpi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuklinski jumps into guard, dragging Kilpi to the mat.
My spies in The Iron Palace inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuklinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kilpi controls the pace.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilpi has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilpi is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi stays in close to Kuklinski's body and controls the position.
Kilpi passes Kuklinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuklinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Kilpi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (3) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to control but Kuklinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilpi looking to control but Kuklinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kilpi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuklinski just holding on.
Kilpi wants to control the pace but Kuklinski is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Kilpi looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Kilpi tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kilpi tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Kilpi looking to secure an arm triangle but Kuklinski defends it well.
Kuklinski can't escape the position.
Kilpi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kuklinski has worked his arm free - good work by Kuklinski!
Kuklinski wants to control but Kilpi postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuklinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuklinski manages to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuklinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kilpi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kilpi has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (3) Kilpi
Kilpi looking for subs off his back but Kuklinski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kilpi looking for subs from the bottom but Kuklinski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (3) Kilpi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Kilpi to control.
Kilpi gets back to half guard.
Kilpi is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kilpi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuklinski is staying active.
Kuklinski is keen to just control but Kilpi is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski trying to control from Kilpi's half guard. Kilpi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kuklinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kilpi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuklinski defends well.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
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.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control here.
Kilpi is pressing down on Kuklinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a triangle but Kuklinski pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpi is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kilpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski pulls Kilpi in to control the position.
Kilpi won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuklinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuklinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi looking for a guillotine here but Kuklinski defends easily.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kilpi's guard.
Kuklinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilpi gets full guard.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuklinski defends well.
Kuklinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuklinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (7) Kilpi
Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Richard Kuklinski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Blaze and Jarkko Kilpi. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Blaze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blaze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaze decides to pull guard.
Kilpi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaze is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaze (2) vs (0) Kilpi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kilpi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kilpi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kilpi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blaze (2) vs (4) Kilpi
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilpi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaze is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blaze gets back to full guard.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Kilpi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blaze working for a triangle but Kilpi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Blaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaze, not yet.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaze (2) vs (7) Kilpi
Blaze tries to improve position but can't.
Blaze gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blaze (2) vs (9) Kilpi
Kilpi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blaze is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Jarkko Kilpi. Kilpi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Solid Base - I Like It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz rushes Kilpi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thesz tries for a takedown but Kilpi manages to get underhooks.
Kilpi is pressed up against the cage. Thesz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilpi down to the mat. Kilpi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thesz 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.
Thesz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Thesz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kilpi is not content to let Thesz control the position.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi gets full guard.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Kilpi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi has his hands on Thesz's head, controlling the position.
Kilpi looking to control.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz postures up.
Kilpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thesz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thesz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilpi controlling Thesz's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi working a defensive guard here.
Kilpi wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Kilpi
Thesz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilpi has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Thesz is working to tighten his grip on Kilpi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kilpi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thesz is really squeezing tight and eventually Kilpi passes out! Thesz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
After winning the bout, Aloysius Martin Thesz 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Kilpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kilpi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
Gutz connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilpi is defended easily by Gutz.
Gutz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilpi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gutz throws a hook to the side of Kilpi's head but Kilpi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gutz misses with a looping left.
Kilpi takes one to the side of the head.
Gutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilpi goes for a double leg but Gutz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gutz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Kilpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown but Gutz shows good takedown defense.
Gutz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Kilpi with that takedown attempt. #KD2#
Gutz steps into range and cracks Kilpi with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kilpi flops backwards and Gutz dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Kilpi is rocked!#T1#
Kilpi looking to control.
Oh Kilpi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutz has managed to get both his arms back between Kilpi's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kilpi wants to hit a switch here but Gutz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kilpi there!
Gutz dominating with strikes here.#CUT2#
Jarkko Kilpi's cut is getting worse.
A big strike lands for Gutz! That's really hurt Kilpi and he's turned his back - Gutz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gutz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Gutz!
After the fight, Apollo Gutz 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:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jarkko Kilpi and Chris Davison. Kilpi comes to the cage accompanied by Solid Base - I Like It. Davison has chosen Not Today by Sevendust as his entrance music. Jarkko Kilpi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilpi shoots for a takedown but Davison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davison fails with the takedown.
Davison clinches.
Kilpi tries to pull guard but Davison holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilpi drops back down to his feet.
Kilpi stops a takedown attempt from Davison.
Kilpi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davison is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Davison tries to pass.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Davison from controlling successfully.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Davison tries to pass.
Davison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison drops back looking for a leg! Kilpi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilpi manages to kick Davison off! Davison jumps back into Kilpi's guard.
Davison postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to sweep here but Davison controlling him for the moment.
Davison forces his way into half guard.
Davison prevents Kilpi from improving his position.
Davison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kilpi tries to get to full guard but Davison has control of the leg.
Davison seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is trying to keep Davison in close.
Davison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davison has managed to get both his arms back between Kilpi's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilpi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (0) Davison
Kilpi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Davison is keeping the position.
Davison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison 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.
Davison managing to control the position.
Davison is continuing to stall.
Davison 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davison can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Davison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davison is looking to improve his position.
Davison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpi is trying to control. Davison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davison trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but Davison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kilpi to get the leverage.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Davison won't allow it.
Kilpi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (5) vs (0) Davison
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davison is squirming around, avoiding Kilpi's attempts to control the action.
Davison 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: Kilpi (5) vs (2) Davison
Davison trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi working a defensive guard here.
Davison wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a triangle but Davison pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davison trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi wants to sweep but no luck.
Davison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davison defends well.
Davison passes Kilpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davison wants to control but Kilpi is keeping him busy.
Davison seems to be working for a kimura but Kilpi defends the submission attempt.
Davison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davison wants to pass to mount but Kilpi is defending the position.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is keeping busy.
Kilpi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi gets back to full guard.
Kilpi looking for a guillotine here but Davison defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davison wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
Kilpi is trying to keep Davison in close.
Davison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (5) vs (5) Davison
Kilpi seems a little lost for a moment, as Davison dominates the positioning.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to buck Davison off but Davison is having none of it.
Kilpi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kilpi (5) vs (7) Davison
Davison looking to control but Kilpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kilpi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davison looking to secure an arm triangle but Kilpi defends it well.
Davison tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is having none of it.
Kilpi 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: Kilpi (7) vs (7) Davison
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davison 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: Kilpi (7) vs (9) Davison
Kilpi is trying to control but can't.
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Davison sits in half guard.
Davison seems to be working for a kimura but Kilpi defends the submission attempt.
Davison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilpi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davison.
Kilpi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davison is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Davison jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (7) vs (12) Davison
Kilpi regains half guard.
Davison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilpi keeps working.
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is keeping busy.
Kilpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Davison.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi wants to control but Davison is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davison wins on points by 12 to 7.
Our winner, Chris Davison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jarkko Kilpi and Bong Ki Duk. Kilpi comes to the cage accompanied by Solid Base - I Like It. Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jarkko Kilpi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jarkko Kilpi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ki Duk darts in and clinches Kilpi up against the cage.
Ki Duk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ki Duk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kilpi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kilpi is trying to pull guard but Ki Duk has him pressed against the cage.
Ki Duk gets control of Kilpi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ki Duk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ki Duk is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Ki Duk keeps moving.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk tries to get to full guard but Kilpi has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi'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.
Kilpi is looking to stall here but Ki Duk recovers full guard.
Ki Duk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ki Duk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (0) vs (2) Ki Duk
Kilpi is controlling Ki Duk's posture.
Ki Duk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ki Duk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ki Duk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (0) vs (5) Ki Duk
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Ki Duk maintains control.
Kilpi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ki Duk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kilpi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ki Duk has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (0) vs (8) Ki Duk
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Ki Duk maintains control.
Ki Duk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ki Duk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ki Duk avoids the attempt from Kilpi to control.
Ki Duk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk content just to control the position here.
Kilpi is squirming around, avoiding Ki Duk's attempts to control the action.
Ki Duk controlling from mount.
Ki Duk is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to hold on but Ki Duk pushes him away.
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Ki Duk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ki Duk controlling from mount.
Ki Duk prevents Kilpi from getting the reversal.
Ki Duk tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Ki Duk 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ki Duk controlling from mount.
Kilpi is squirming around, avoiding Ki Duk's attempts to control the action.
Kilpi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kilpi tries to hold on but Ki Duk postures up.
Kilpi can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kilpi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ki Duk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilpi is looking to escape.
Ki Duk controlling from the full mount.
Ki Duk wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Ki Duk avoids the attempt from Kilpi to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi gets back to half guard.
Kilpi manages to get to full guard.
Ki Duk advances to half guard.
Kilpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ki Duk slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilpi is staying active underneath Ki Duk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ki Duk in particular looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to improve his position but Ki Duk is controlling well.
Ki Duk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi wants to control but Ki Duk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ki Duk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilpi is not content to let Ki Duk control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to roll over but Ki Duk keeps him under control.
Ki Duk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Ki Duk 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.
The adventures of Ki Duk the control monster continue. Boring.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to roll over but Ki Duk keeps him under control.
Kilpi gets full guard.
Kilpi has his foot on Ki Duk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ki Duk works his way back into a safe position though.
Ki Duk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ki Duk is one step ahead there.
Ki Duk is pushing down on Kilpi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilpi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ki Duk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kilpi manages to get to full guard.
Ki Duk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ki Duk trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ki Duk has managed to get both his arms back between Kilpi's legs - danger averted.
Ki Duk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ki Duk controls the pace.
Ki Duk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Ki Duk from controlling successfully.
Kilpi has his foot on Ki Duk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ki Duk works his way back into a safe position though.
Ki Duk is stalling in the full guard.
Ki Duk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kilpi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (8) Ki Duk
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
Ki Duk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ki Duk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ki Duk is retaining full guard.
Kilpi advances to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ki Duk keeps working.
Kilpi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ki Duk! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (5) vs (8) Ki Duk
Ki Duk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilpi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ki Duk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ki Duk! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (5) vs (10) Ki Duk
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki Duk 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.
Kilpi pulls Ki Duk in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Duk wins on points by 10 to 5.
As Bong Ki Duk got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jarkko Kilpi and Galen Dall. Kilpi comes to the cage accompanied by Solid Base - I Like It. Dall has chosen War as his entrance music. Galen Dall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilpi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (0) Dall
Dall wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (5) vs (0) Dall
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kilpi not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilpi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (8) vs (0) Dall
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kilpi (10) vs (0) Dall
Kilpi wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dall and Kilpi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kilpi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kilpi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilpi's guard! Nice work there by Dall! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (10) vs (2) Dall
Dall looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi looking for a guillotine here but Dall defends easily.
Kilpi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpi controlling the position.
Kilpi working a defensive guard here.
Kilpi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (12) vs (2) Dall
Dall keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilpi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Dall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kilpi (12) vs (6) Dall
Dall prevents Kilpi from getting the reversal.
Dall tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi wants to control but Dall is having none of it.
Kilpi is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is working hard here to advance position.
Dall looking to control but Kilpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kilpi gets back to half guard.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Kilpi's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dall has picked Kilpi up and slammed him! Kilpi can't keep hold of the triangle and Dall manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (12) vs (9) Dall
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilpi keeps working.
Kilpi tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
Dall swings around for an armbar but Kilpi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (14) vs (9) Dall
Dall working for a triangle but Kilpi defends it easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Kilpi stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (17) vs (9) Dall
Dall stops Kilpi from passing to mount.
Dall being controlled for a moment.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Kilpi wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Dall tries to roll over but Kilpi keeps him under control.
Kilpi tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.
Kilpi is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Kilpi is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Kilpi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilpi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (20) vs (9) Dall
Kilpi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dall and Kilpi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kilpi controlling the position from side mount.
Kilpi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Kilpi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kilpi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi passes Dall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
Jarkko Kilpi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hyryx Dall and Jarkko Kilpi. Chooooooooon! I think Dall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rattlesnake. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hyryx Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilpi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dall (0) vs (4) Kilpi
Kilpi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dall is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi 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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