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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Maislin and Karri Tonnila. Maislin's entrance music is Downset - All Crews. A fine choice. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maislin sprawls well initially but Tonnila persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maislin (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila content to control rather than advance.
Maislin wants to control but Tonnila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tonnila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila tries to pass to full mount but Maislin defends it.
Maislin is looking for a sweep. Tonnila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonnila is thwarting Maislin's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maislin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonnila is stalling in the full guard.
Tonnila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maislin looking to control but Tonnila passes into half guard.
Tonnila is thwarting Maislin's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila 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.
Tonnila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maislin trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maislin wants to control but Tonnila passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila controlling the position.
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.
Maislin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controls the position from side control.
Maislin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maislin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maislin (2) vs (5) Tonnila
Maislin is trying to work for a kimura but Tonnila is defending well.
Tonnila gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pulls Maislin in to control the position.
Tonnila keeping moving, preventing Maislin from controlling successfully.
Maislin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonnila seems keen to control Maislin's posture.
Maislin trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Maislin pushing down on Tonnila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maislin is working for a kimura but Tonnila is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonnila tries to roll over but Maislin keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is positioning himself well to prevent Maislin advancing to mount.
Tonnila gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonnila holds on and takes a little breather.
Maislin wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Tonnila can't keep his opponent in guard - Maislin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maislin trying to control from half guard but Tonnila is working away.
Tonnila tries to roll over but Maislin keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maislin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (5) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila is trying to control Maislin's posture but Maislin avoids it.
Tonnila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maislin's best efforts.
Tonnila is looking for a sweep. Maislin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maislin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tonnila wants to sweep but Maislin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maislin (8) vs (5) Tonnila
You can see the frustration on Tonnila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maislin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tonnila prevents Maislin from improving position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maislin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonnila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maislin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonnila keeps working.
Tonnila is looking for a sweep.
Tonnila stops Maislin from passing to mount.
Tonnila tries to buck Maislin off but Maislin is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maislin (8) vs (7) Tonnila
Maislin is looking for a sweep. Tonnila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maislin is pressing down on Tonnila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maislin seems keen to control Tonnila's posture.
Maislin controls Tonnila momentarily but Tonnila frees himself.
Tonnila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maislin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonnila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Maislin is keeping the position.
Tonnila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maislin trying to control the position.
Maislin keeping full guard, as Tonnila tries to pass.
Maislin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maislin wants to reverse the position here. Tonnila has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Maislin is forced to tap! Maislin looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Karri Tonnila!
Karri Tonnila is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karri Tonnila, 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, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Big Cass and Karri Tonnila. Cass comes to the cage accompanied by Ba'da boom Realist guy in the Room. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Big Cass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonnila drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cass (0) vs (4) Tonnila
Cass tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tonnila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cass (0) vs (6) Tonnila
Tonnila seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cass is holding on tight.
Tonnila prevents Cass from getting the reversal.
Tonnila controlling from the full mount.
Cass is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonnila controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cass working to try and regain half guard.
Tonnila controlling the position easily from mount.
Cass is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling the pace for now.
Cass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cass is working to get back to half guard.
Cass tries to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cass regains half guard.
Tonnila slows the pace down in half guard.
Cass is trying to get back to full guard.
Cass looking for submissions off his back.
Tonnila is taking a breather. Cass says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cass is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonnila controlling the action here.
Cass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonnila is working away from the top position though.
Tonnila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonnila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cass tries to get to full guard but Tonnila has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cass won't allow Tonnila to pass to mount.
Cass wants to improve his position but Tonnila is controlling well.
Cass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tonnila slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cass (0) vs (9) Tonnila
Cass sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonnila passes into half guard.
Tonnila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cass manages to get to full guard.
Cass wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonnila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonnila seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonnila passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cass (0) vs (12) Tonnila
Cass seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonnila dominates the positioning.
Cass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonnila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cass is trying to work for a sweep but Tonnila has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cass (0) vs (14) Tonnila
Tonnila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cass tries to lock up and control but Tonnila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonnila controlling the pace for now.
Cass is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonnila has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonnila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cass wants to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Tonnila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cass tries to lock up and control but Tonnila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cass looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cass (0) vs (17) Tonnila
Cass is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tonnila controlling well, preventing Cass from escaping the position.
Tonnila keeps control of the position easily here as Cass tries to buck him off.
Tonnila is not going to allow Cass to sit and survive in this position.
Cass tries to escape but Tonnila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tonnila controlling the positon.
Cass trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
Cass is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonnila.
You can see the frustration on Cass's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cass just trying to survive but Tonnila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tonnila has the hooks in. Cass is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tonnila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cass's body.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cass tries to break free.
Tonnila not allowing Cass to control his hands.
Cass is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonnila.
More stalling from Tonnila.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tonnila 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.
Cass tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Cass right now.
Cass tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 17 to 0.
Our winner, Karri Tonnila, 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, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonnila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Tonnila is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
Tonnila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schultz wants to control but Tonnila is keeping busy.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Tonnila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila trying to control the pace.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Tonnila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Tonnila wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz gets back to full guard.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonnila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Tonnila with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz wants to sweep but Tonnila has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Tonnila
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard.
Tonnila tries to move to mount but Schultz blocks the move with his legs.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
Tonnila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schultz's legs.
Tonnila taking a breather here.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonnila is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schultz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tonnila is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face as Tonnila controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Tonnila keeps moving and retains side control.
Schultz is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz trying to remain calm as Tonnila controls from the top position.
Tonnila trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonnila taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tonnila 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.
Schultz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila is looking to control Schultz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tonnila avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is defending well.
Tonnila tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Tonnila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonnila keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Tonnila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tonnila gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonnila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Tonnila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tonnila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (5) vs (7) Tonnila
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Tonnila from controlling successfully.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Tonnila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonnila has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz's legs - danger averted.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonnila controls the pace.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Tonnila from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonnila stacks Schultz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tonnila! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (10) Tonnila
Schultz is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
Schultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonnila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tonnila happy to just control the position for now.
Tonnila tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to bench press Tonnila off him but Tonnila keeps the position.
Tonnila trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Schultz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonnila is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (5) vs (12) Tonnila
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling his opponent.
Tonnila looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonnila controlling from mount.
Tonnila looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tonnila.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 12 to 5.
A relieved looking Karri Tonnila 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 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Jose Maichuso. Tonnila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jose Maichuso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Tonnila as Maichuso shoots in.
Maichuso shoots in for a takedown but Tonnila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maichuso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karri Tonnila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Maichuso.
Tonnila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tonnila (4) vs (0) Maichuso
Maichuso is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Tonnila stalls from top position.
Maichuso prevents Tonnila from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maichuso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonnila controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maichuso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonnila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maichuso is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonnila is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (6) vs (0) Maichuso
Tonnila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maichuso has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (9) vs (0) Maichuso
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maichuso's body.
Maichuso trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
Tonnila working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tonnila has the hooks in. Maichuso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling from the back.
Maichuso trying to control the position but Tonnila manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Maichuso right now.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila has good solid back control here.
Tonnila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maichuso tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Maichuso.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
Maichuso just trying to survive but Tonnila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tonnila is riding his opponent, not letting Maichuso buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Maichuso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tonnila is hanging on to Maichuso's back as he tries to escape.
Maichuso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maichuso looks winded!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maichuso for as long as he can get away with.
Tonnila continues to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonnila.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
Tonnila slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Tonnila.
Maichuso wants to control his opponent's hands but Tonnila gets his hands free.
Tonnila controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
What can Maichuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonnila avoiding Maichuso 's attempts to control his hands.
Tonnila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maichuso wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Maichuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonnila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso can't escape the position.
Tonnila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tonnila continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maichuso wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath Karri Tonnila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rupert Whiston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonnila to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonnila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston 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.
Whiston has Tonnila pulled in close to control his posture.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonnila stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston pulls Tonnila in close to prevent any damage.
Tonnila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonnila trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston trying to control the position here.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Tonnila controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston is pulling down on Tonnila's head. It's preventing any offense from Tonnila, at least for the moment.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Tonnila is proving a slippery customer.
Tonnila is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Tonnila is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston has his hands on Tonnila's head, controlling the position.
Tonnila looking to pass the guard.
Tonnila stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonnila controls the pace.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Tonnila postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Tonnila from controlling successfully.
Tonnila tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonnila stands and throws Whiston's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Tonnila is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whiston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Whiston prevents Tonnila from moving into mount.
Whiston tries to buck Tonnila off but Tonnila is having none of it.
Tonnila is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston is holding Tonnila down, trying to stall.
A lull in the action here.
Whiston is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila staying calm.
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Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonnila working away.
Well,Whiston is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Whiston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tonnila prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonnila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonnila 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.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (5) Tonnila
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonnila is keeping the position for now.
Tonnila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Tonnila keeps moving.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonnila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (7) Tonnila
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston pulls Tonnila in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 7 to 2.
Karri Tonnila thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Rupert Whiston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whiston defends well and Tonnila ends up having to push Whiston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonnila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tonnila lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston pulls Tonnila in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Tonnila from controlling successfully.
Tonnila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston controlling the position.
Tonnila is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
Tonnila stands and throws Whiston's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Whiston wants to control but Tonnila postures up.
Whiston is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
Whiston sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Tonnila has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonnila from advancing position.
Tonnila prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (5) Tonnila
Whiston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston postures up.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonnila working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tonnila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonnila controlling Whiston's posture.
Tonnila looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonnila, not yet.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonnila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonnila is pulling down on Whiston's head. It's preventing any offense from Whiston, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston continues to stall.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tonnila looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonnila, not yet.
Whiston postures up.
Tonnila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonnila is pulling down on Whiston's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Tonnila 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.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonnila can't keep his opponent in guard - Whiston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Tonnila defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tonnila tries to get to full guard but Whiston has control of the leg.
Tonnila wants to get back to full guard but Whiston has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonnila can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Tonnila to control.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Tonnila tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Tonnila working to try and regain half guard.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Whiston moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (8) vs (5) Tonnila
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Tonnila.
Tonnila trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tonnila prevents Whiston from getting a body triangle.
Whiston is hanging on to Tonnila's back as he tries to escape.
Whiston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has the hooks in. Tonnila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Whiston slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Whiston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tonnila rolls, trying to escape but Whiston keeps control of the position.
Whiston controls the position.
Tonnila tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controls the action.
Tonnila wants to control his opponent's hands but Whiston gets his hands free.
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tonnila is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Whiston off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tonnila tries to escape the position.
Tonnila trying to control the position but Whiston manages to sink in the hooks.
Whiston biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Tonnila right now.
Whiston controlling the position well here. Tonnila rolled but Whiston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is not going to allow Tonnila to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Tonnila right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Whiston.
Tonnila trying to control the hands but Whiston won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Rupert Whiston is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Two and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Test Two! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonnila scores with a takedown into Two's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Two (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Two 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.
Two looking for subs off his back but Tonnila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is in trouble now - Tonnila has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Two (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Two 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: Two (2) vs (5) Tonnila
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Tonnila wants to sweep but no luck.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonnila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonnila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Two manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Two (2) vs (7) Tonnila
Two has his foot on Tonnila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonnila works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonnila controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila advances to half guard.
Two tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tonnila has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Two (2) vs (10) Tonnila
Two is trying to escape the mount.
Tonnila controlling from mount.
Two manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two tries to get to full guard but Tonnila has control of the leg.
Tonnila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonnila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Two (2) vs (13) Tonnila
Two is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling from mount.
Two 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: Two (4) vs (13) Tonnila
Two has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tonnila trying to control the position here.
Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
Tonnila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Two (4) vs (15) Tonnila
Tonnila content to stall in guard here.
Two throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonnila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila 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.
Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tonnila defends well.
Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonnila is aware though and is defending well.
Tonnila controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tonnila 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.
Two is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonnila passes Two's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Two tries to get to full guard but Tonnila has control of the leg.
Two actively working from the bottom here.
Two looking for submissions off his back.
Two is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two has a hand on Tonnila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tonnila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Two (4) vs (18) Tonnila
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Two is controlling an arm, preventing Tonnila from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tonnila controlling from the full mount.
Two is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonnila has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling his opponent.
It looks like Tonnila might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Two is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonnila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Two to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Two (4) vs (21) Tonnila
Tonnila keeps control of the position as Two tries to break free.
Tonnila looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Two tries to escape but Tonnila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Two is working hard here to advance position.
What can Two do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonnila is trying to stick to Two's back but Two is turning into Tonnila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonnila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Two. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Two (6) vs (21) Tonnila
Tonnila has his hands on Two's head, controlling the position.
Two wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Tonnila 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: Two (6) vs (23) Tonnila
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Two gets back to full guard.
Tonnila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Two (6) vs (26) Tonnila
Two is trying to work for a sweep but Tonnila has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Two (6) vs (28) Tonnila
Two tries to improve his position but Tonnila has taken his back! Tonnila has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Two tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tonnila pushes Two away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karri Tonnila!
During a confident post fight interview, Karri Tonnila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moloch Madakassan and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music. Karri Tonnila is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 2 losses; Moloch Madakassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Madakassan has managed to clinch.
Madakassan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madakassan jumps guard but Tonnila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Madakassan pulls Tonnila into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Madakassan is looking for a triangle here but Tonnila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (0) vs (3) Tonnila
Tonnila controls the position.
Madakassan is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
Madakassan is looking to regain half guard here but Tonnila keeps moving and retains side control.
Madakassan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tonnila gets to mount! Madakassan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Madakassan (0) vs (5) Tonnila
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Madakassan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Madakassan (0) vs (8) Tonnila
Madakassan just trying to survive but Tonnila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Madakassan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Madakassan trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Madakassan.
Madakassan tries to break free.
Tonnila not allowing Madakassan to control his hands.
Tonnila has the hooks in. Madakassan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Madakassan can't escape the position.
Madakassan trying to control but not successfully.
Tonnila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Madakassan breaks Tonnila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (8) Tonnila
Madakassan trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Tonnila is pulling down on Madakassan's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan drops back looking for a leg! Tonnila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonnila manages to kick Madakassan off! Madakassan jumps back into Tonnila's guard.
Tonnila wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonnila has control of Madakassan's left arm, preventing Madakassan from doing any damage.
Madakassan looking to pass the guard.
Tonnila has his hands on Madakassan's head, controlling the position.
Madakassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonnila is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan stopping the sweep attempt from Tonnila.
Tonnila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Madakassan looking to pass the guard.
Tonnila keeping moving, preventing Madakassan from controlling successfully.
Madakassan stopping the sweep attempt from Tonnila.
Tonnila trying to control the position here.
Madakassan trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Madakassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Tonnila pulls Madakassan in close to prevent any damage.
Tonnila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Madakassan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (5) vs (8) Tonnila
Madakassan tries to move to full mount but Tonnila actually manages to regain half guard.
Tonnila has his hands clasped together around Madakassan's back. He's all about the action.
Tonnila is trying to control but can't.
Madakassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tonnila is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonnila wants to improve his position but Madakassan is controlling well.
Madakassan wants to take a breather but Tonnila is having none of it.
Tonnila tries to get to full guard but Madakassan has control of the leg.
Tonnila is refusing to be controlled, as Madakassan sits in half guard.
Madakassan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonnila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Madakassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonnila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonnila works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Madakassan controlling him for the moment.
Madakassan is fighting to break Tonnila's control of his arms but Tonnila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonnila is continuing to stall.
Madakassan won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan is really struggling to control Tonnila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tonnila keeping full guard, as Madakassan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonnila has his hands clasped together around Madakassan's back. He's all about the action.
Madakassan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonnila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madakassan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tonnila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madakassan wants to pass to mount but Tonnila is defending the position.
Tonnila moves into full guard.
Tonnila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madakassan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (5) vs (10) Tonnila
Madakassan wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madakassan sees it coming and defends easily.
Madakassan is pressing down on Tonnila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Madakassan 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.
Tonnila controlling from the top position.
Madakassan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonnila passes into half guard.
Madakassan is trying to maintain the position but Tonnila is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonnila pulls his head out easily.
Madakassan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Tonnila 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madakassan won't allow Tonnila to pass to mount.
Madakassan moves into full guard.
Tonnila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Tonnila might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madakassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonnila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Madakassan has his foot on Tonnila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonnila works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonnila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (5) vs (13) Tonnila
You can see the frustration on Madakassan's face as Tonnila controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tonnila off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Madakassan (9) vs (13) Tonnila
Tonnila rolls, trying to escape but Madakassan keeps control of the position.
Madakassan looking for the RNC.
Tonnila holding on to Madakassan's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Tonnila is really stuck here.
Tonnila holding both Madakassan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tonnila tries to escape but Madakassan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tonnila showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 13 to 9.
Our winner, Karri Tonnila, 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 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michio Kaku and Karri Tonnila. Kaku comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michio Kaku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonnila is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaku's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaku (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Kaku trying to control but Tonnila postures up.
Tonnila controlling the action here.
Kaku wants to control but Tonnila is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku wants to improve his position but Tonnila is controlling well.
Tonnila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaku wants to control but Tonnila is keeping busy.
Kaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonnila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonnila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Tonnila 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.
Kaku looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tonnila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonnila prevents Kaku from improving his position.
Tonnila wants to pass to mount but Kaku is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaku wants to get back to full guard.
Tonnila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tonnila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonnila has managed to get both his arms back between Kaku's legs - danger averted.
Tonnila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaku trying to control the position.
Kaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaku looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tonnila escapes and throws Kaku's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaku (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tonnila might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kaku tries to buck Tonnila off but Tonnila is having none of it.
Tonnila is staying tight to Kaku's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaku tries to bench press Tonnila off him but Tonnila keeps the position.
Kaku is letting Tonnila control him for a moment.
Tonnila tries to move to mount but Kaku blocks the move with his legs.
Kaku seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonnila dominates the positioning.
Kaku is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face as Tonnila controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is looking to regain half guard here but Tonnila keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaku being controlled for a moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Tonnila.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaku wants to control but Tonnila postures up.
Tonnila controls the position.
Kaku is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaku trying his best to control but Tonnila has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaku (0) vs (7) Tonnila
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila content just to control the position here.
Kaku is looking to improve his position but Tonnila isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaku tries to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Kaku working to try and regain half guard.
Kaku wants to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Kaku is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonnila has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonnila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila fails to advance to Kaku's back.
Kaku tries to reverse the position but Tonnila maintains control.
Tonnila controlling the pace for now.
Kaku 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: Kaku (2) vs (7) Tonnila
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is fighting to break Tonnila's control of his arms but Tonnila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonnila looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonnila, not yet.
Tonnila trying to control the position here.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Tonnila pulls Kaku in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 7 to 2.
Karri Tonnila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Michio Kaku stepped up to the mic, saying '...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz and Karri Tonnila. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tonnila's choice of entrance music: Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz tries to sprawl but Tonnila drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila is taking a breather. Schultz 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.
Schultz tries to roll over but Tonnila keeps him under control.
Tonnila stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz wants to control the action here but instead Tonnila manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Schultz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (0) vs (8) Tonnila
Schultz showing good submission defense here.
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Tonnila won't let him.
Schultz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonnila.
Schultz tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schultz trying to hold on to Tonnila's head to control him but Tonnila postures up.
Tonnila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (11) Tonnila
Tonnila trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Tonnila tries to take his opponent's back but Schultz turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (11) Tonnila
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonnila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz being controlled here momentarily.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonnila is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Tonnila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tonnila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (11) Tonnila
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Tonnila's face as Schultz controls the position.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonnila keeps working.
Tonnila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonnila is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Tonnila tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Tonnila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
Tonnila tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Tonnila is still trying to improve position.
Tonnila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tonnila is looking to get back to full guard here but Schultz has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (8) vs (11) Tonnila
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tonnila is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Tonnila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonnila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tonnila wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Tonnila from improving his position.
Tonnila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tonnila wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (11) vs (11) Tonnila
Tonnila tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonnila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Tonnila is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonnila is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz is thwarting Tonnila's attempts to control the position.
Tonnila is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila gets back to full guard.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (11) vs (13) Tonnila
Schultz wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
Schultz is controlling Tonnila's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Schultz trying to get back to full guard but Tonnila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (11) vs (16) Tonnila
Tonnila tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Tonnila controlling from the full mount.
Tonnila avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Tonnila is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Schultz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (11) vs (19) Tonnila
Tonnila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tonnila trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 19 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Karri Tonnila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Paul Edkins. Tonnila comes to the cage accompanied by Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paul Edkins!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edkins feints and as Tonnila raises his hands in defense, Edkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Edkins
Tonnila has control of Edkins's left arm, preventing Edkins from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tonnila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tonnila pulls Edkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Edkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Edkins controlling him for the moment.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Edkins controlling him for the moment.
Tonnila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edkins on the ground.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonnila holds on and takes a little breather.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tonnila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tonnila manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (2) Edkins
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now.
Tonnila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now.
Tonnila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonnila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edkins has his foot on Tonnila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonnila works his way back into a safe position though.
Edkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonnila defends it easily.
Tonnila advances to half guard.
Tonnila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Tonnila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edkins 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins with the active half guard here but Tonnila passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (2) Edkins
Edkins is looking for a sweep.
Tonnila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edkins is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonnila moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (7) vs (2) Edkins
Tonnila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Edkins to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (10) vs (2) Edkins
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Edkins right now.
Tonnila is trying to stick to Edkins's back but Edkins is turning into Tonnila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonnila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Edkins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (10) vs (4) Edkins
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins being controlled here momentarily.
Tonnila'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.
Tonnila continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Tonnila.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edkins passes Tonnila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonnila trying to control from the bottom.
Edkins 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.
Tonnila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tonnila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tonnila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tonnila! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tonnila (14) vs (4) Edkins
Edkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonnila pulls his head out easily.
Edkins gets back to full guard.
Tonnila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Tonnila pushes his legs off easily.
Edkins working for a triangle but Tonnila defends it easily.
Tonnila is posturing up here but Edkins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tonnila tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tonnila has to tap! Slick submission there by Edkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Edkins! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Oleg Taktarov. Tonnila kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Taktarov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Pigs. Oleg Taktarov 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Taktarov shoots in and drives through. Tonnila sprawls well.
Tonnila gets caught napping as Taktarov dives in and scores a takedown. Tonnila manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Taktarov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (2) Taktarov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taktarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila tries to free his leg and advance position but Taktarov is retaining full guard.
Tonnila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taktarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taktarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonnila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonnila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taktarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila advances to half guard.
Taktarov wants to get back to full guard.
Taktarov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tonnila pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tonnila trying to control but Taktarov is having none of it.
Tonnila is working for a guillotine from mount but Taktarov frees his head quite easily.
Taktarov tries to lock up and control but Tonnila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taktarov can't escape the position.
Tonnila moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (8) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov wants to escape the position.
Tonnila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taktarov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov tries to break free.
Taktarov trying to control but not successfully.
Taktarov 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.
Taktarov can't escape the position.
Taktarov trying to control but not successfully.
Taktarov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tonnila's arms.
Taktarov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tonnila tries to get the hooks in deep but Taktarov pushed the leg off.
Tonnila avoiding Taktarov 's attempts to control his hands.
Taktarov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taktarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taktarov trying to control but not successfully.
Taktarov is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Taktarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tonnila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Taktarov.
Taktarov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taktarov wants to sweep but Tonnila has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (11) vs (2) Taktarov
A control attempt from Taktarov but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (13) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonnila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonnila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taktarov is surviving well by controlling Tonnila's body position as best he can.
Taktarov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonnila content just to control the position here.
Taktarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taktarov is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tonnila moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (16) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov turns into Tonnila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (16) vs (4) Taktarov
Tonnila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taktarov is one step ahead there.
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonnila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taktarov defends well.
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taktarov defends well.
Tonnila controls Taktarov momentarily but Taktarov frees himself.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Taktarov controlling him for the moment.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (18) vs (4) Taktarov
Tonnila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taktarov is keeping the position for now.
Taktarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taktarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Taktarov, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonnila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (18) vs (6) Taktarov
Tonnila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taktarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taktarov content to stall in guard here.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taktarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taktarov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (20) vs (6) Taktarov
Taktarov pulls Tonnila in close to prevent any damage.
Taktarov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonnila is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taktarov. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (23) vs (6) Taktarov
Tonnila advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (25) vs (6) Taktarov
Taktarov can't escape the position.
Taktarov wants to control but Tonnila is having none of it.
Taktarov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (28) vs (6) Taktarov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taktarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Taktarov turns into Tonnila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (28) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov preventing the sweep.
Taktarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonnila is keeping the position for now.
Taktarov stopping the sweep attempt from Tonnila.
Taktarov stays in close to Tonnila's body and controls the position.
Tonnila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (30) vs (8) Taktarov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taktarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonnila has managed to get both his arms back between Taktarov's legs - danger averted.
Taktarov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tonnila escapes and throws Taktarov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (33) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov is trying to improve his position.
Taktarov trying to remain calm as Tonnila controls from the top position.
Tonnila tries to move to mount but Taktarov blocks the move with his legs.
Taktarov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov wants to control but Tonnila postures up.
Taktarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Tonnila in the domination position with Taktarov hanging on.
Taktarov is trying to work for a sweep but Tonnila has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (35) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov regains half guard.
Taktarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taktarov looks winded!
Taktarov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tonnila pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (38) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov stops Tonnila from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila takes Taktarov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (41) vs (8) Taktarov
Tonnila keeps control of the position as Taktarov tries to break free.
Taktarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Taktarov trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Tonnila trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taktarov tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 41 to 8.
A very excited looking Karri Tonnila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Philo Brathwaite. Tonnila comes to the cage accompanied by Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Karri Tonnila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila closes the distance and clinches up with Brathwaite, looking for a takedown. Tonnila pushes Brathwaite against the cage but Brathwaite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brathwaite gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tonnila regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Tonnila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brathwaite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonnila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brathwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila has his hands on Brathwaite's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Tonnila keeps moving.
Tonnila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brathwaite is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tonnila. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Tonnila is trying to control Brathwaite's posture but Brathwaite avoids it.
Brathwaite slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila is trying to work for a sweep but Brathwaite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tonnila is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is working hard here to advance position.
Brathwaite wants to control the pace but Tonnila is squirming around nicely.
Tonnila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to stall here but Tonnila recovers full guard.
Tonnila looking for a guillotine here but Brathwaite defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brathwaite's guard.
Brathwaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite trying to control the position.
Brathwaite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tonnila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tonnila is trying to control the action in half guard but Brathwaite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila passes into side control, despite Brathwaite's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brathwaite, who protects the arm well.
Brathwaite is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brathwaite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from Brathwaite but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (7) vs (7) Brathwaite
Brathwaite has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (10) vs (7) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Brathwaite.
Tonnila not allowing Brathwaite to control his hands.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brathwaite is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila avoiding Brathwaite 's attempts to control his hands.
Brathwaite is really stuck here.
Brathwaite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila is trying to stick to Brathwaite's back but Brathwaite is turning into Tonnila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonnila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brathwaite. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (10) vs (9) Brathwaite
Tonnila working for a triangle but Brathwaite defends it easily.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (12) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Brathwaite is keeping the position.
Brathwaite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
Brathwaite looking to control.
Brathwaite wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila seems to be working for a kimura but Brathwaite defends the submission attempt.
Tonnila wants to pass to mount but Brathwaite is defending the position.
Brathwaite is trying to control but can't.
Tonnila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (15) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brathwaite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tonnila fails to take his opponent's back.
Tonnila wants to finish this one by submission but Brathwaite is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tonnila.
Brathwaite 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.
Brathwaite trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (18) vs (9) Brathwaite
Brathwaite is trying to reverse the position but instead Tonnila has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (21) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brathwaite is in bad spot here.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brathwaite has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tonnila 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, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite can't escape the position.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila 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, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila tightening his grip on Brathwaite, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
A relieved looking Karri Tonnila 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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