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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodion Nurullin and Mahti Mahti. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodion Nurullin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mahti Mahti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurullin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurullin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahti circles away.
Nurullin tries to clinch but Mahti is having none of it.
Nurullin gets tackled into the cage by Mahti. Mahti maintains the clinch.
Nurullin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurullin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahti.
Nurullin is trying to pull guard but Mahti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurullin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahti is looking for a takedown.
Rodion Nurullin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahti Mahti.
Nurullin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahti uses from the top position.
Mahti won't allow Nurullin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurullin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahti controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurullin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahti manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurullin (2) vs (0) Mahti
Mahti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurullin is one step ahead there.
Nurullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurullin 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.
Mahti managing to control the position.
Nurullin won't allow Mahti to sweep him here.
Mahti has Nurullin pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahti wants to sweep here but Nurullin controlling him for the moment.
Mahti 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: Nurullin (2) vs (2) Mahti
Nurullin is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mahti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurullin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurullin wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurullin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurullin keeping full guard, as Mahti tries to pass.
Mahti content to stall in guard here.
Nurullin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahti controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurullin working a defensive guard here.
Mahti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurullin is keeping the position for now.
Mahti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurullin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahti postures up.
Mahti 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.
Mahti is fighting to break Nurullin's control of his arms but Nurullin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mahti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurullin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurullin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahti controls the pace.
Nurullin wants to sweep here but Mahti controlling him for the moment.
Nurullin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurullin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mahti pushes down on Nurullin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurullin is looking for a sweep. Mahti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurullin is breathing heavily.
Mahti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mahti is looking to advance position but Nurullin won't allow it.
Well, if Mahti 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.
Mahti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurullin (2) vs (5) Mahti
Nurullin is looking to improve his position but Mahti isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mahti controlling from the full mount.
Nurullin is trying to escape the mount.
Mahti controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mahti is continuing to stall.
Mahti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurullin working to try and regain half guard.
Nurullin wants to hold on but Mahti pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mahti wants to take Nurullin's back here but Nurullin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mahti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Mahti.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurullin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mahti controlling from the full mount.
Mahti wants to take Nurullin's back here but Nurullin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mahti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurullin is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahti controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahti wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodion Nurullin and Bam Bam. Rodion Nurullin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodion Nurullin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurullin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurullin but Nurullin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurullin moves into the clinch.
Bam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nurullin can't fight it off and eventually Bam manages to take the fight to the floor. Nurullin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurullin (0) vs (2) Bam
Bam tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurullin is retaining full guard.
Nurullin has his feet on Bam's thighs here. He's pushed Bam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodion Nurullin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nurullin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oflifanov dives in and grabs Nurullin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurullin pushes down on Oflifanov's head and hops out.
Nurullin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Nurullin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oflifanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurullin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oflifanov on the ground.#SU#
Nurullin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nurullin is breathing heavily.
Nurullin throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oflifanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nurullin prevents it.
Nurullin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oflifanov walks away with a smile on his face. Nurullin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nurullin looks to land a body kick but Oflifanov moved away.
Oflifanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodion Nurullin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Oflifanov.#T1#
Oflifanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oflifanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurullin tries to clinch there but Oflifanov circles away.
Oflifanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Nurullin.
Oflifanov lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Oflifanov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Nurullin has clasped his hands together around Oflifanov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oflifanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurullin off and has taken his back!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurullin prevents Oflifanov from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Nurullin showing good submission defense here.
Nurullin trying to get back to his feet but Oflifanov is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Oflifanov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Nurullin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Oflifanov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Nurullin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Oflifanov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasily Oflifanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
The Hawk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Nurullin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nurullin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Hawk sprawls well. The Hawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurullin gets slowly back to his feet.
The Hawk is looking to counter the offense by Nurullin and move into the clinch.#TD#
The Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Hawk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from The Hawk. #T1#
The Hawk wants to free his trapped foot but Nurullin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurullin keeps working.
The Hawk is taking a breather. Nurullin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
The Hawk stands up from half guard. #CL#
The Hawk darts in and clinches Nurullin up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurullin tries to pull guard but The Hawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nurullin can't break the clinch.
The Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurullin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Hawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael The Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nurullin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurullin looks winded!
The Hawk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurullin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Hawk after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Nurullin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD#
The Hawk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nurullin sprawls well initially but The Hawk persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
The Hawk decides to stand up.
Nurullin tries to clinch but The Hawk is having none of it.
The Hawk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The Hawk misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Nurullin gets tackled into the cage by The Hawk. The Hawk maintains the clinch.
Nurullin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Hawk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
The Hawk breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The Hawk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurullin takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Nurullin tightens his grip and picks The Hawk up, before dumping him to the ground. The Hawk manages to land in guard. #ES#
The Hawk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurullin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The Hawk moves into the clinch.#BC#
The Hawk breaks from the clinch.
Nurullin fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
The Hawk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurullin to the mat! Nurullin manages to get full guard.
The Hawk pushes down on Nurullin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurullin keeps working.
Nurullin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
The Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurullin sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Hawk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
The Hawk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurullin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurullin is looking to get back to his feet here but The Hawk is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nurullin's back.
The Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurullin can do to turn this around?
The Hawk 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.
The Hawk lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurullin staying busy and making it hard for The Hawk to control.
Michael The Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Nurullin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurullin wants to get back to his feet.
The Hawk is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nurullin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nurullin is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
The Hawk working for a choke but Nurullin is defending well.
The Hawk avoiding Nurullin 's attempts to control his hands.
The Hawk scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T2#
Nurullin is in bad spot here.
The Hawk keeps control of the position easily here as Nurullin tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
The Hawk is working for a rear naked choke. Nurullin is not defending it well and The Hawk has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nurullin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nurullin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael The Hawk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Oflifanov misses the body punch
and Nurullin counters with a left and a right that stings Oflifanov.
Oflifanov throws a right and a left that Nurullin avoids nicely.
Oflifanov slips a jab and a cross from Nurullin.
#TD#
Oflifanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nurullin's guard.#ES2#
Nurullin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodion Nurullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Oflifanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oflifanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurullin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurullin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurullin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Oflifanov lands a couple of digs.
Nurullin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oflifanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurullin wants to stand and escape but Oflifanov is having none of it.
Oflifanov is fighting to break Nurullin's control of his arms but Nurullin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oflifanov wants to stand but Nurullin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oflifanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nurullin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oflifanov defends well.
Nurullin controlling the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oflifanov is in close to Nurullin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oflifanov wants to control from the top but Nurullin keeps moving.
Oflifanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Oflifanov is looking to stand up but Nurullin won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Oflifanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurullin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Oflifanov dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Oflifanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurullin, who protects the arm well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurullin is looking to reverse the position.#ES2#
Nurullin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nurullin looks winded!
Oflifanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurullin.
A head kick misses from Oflifanov.
Nurullin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Nurullin shoots in but Oflifanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Nurullin gets caught napping as Oflifanov dives in and scores a takedown. Nurullin manages to retain guard.
Nurullin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oflifanov trying to control but Nurullin is working from the bottom.
Oflifanov lands a couple of digs.
Nurullin looking to control but Oflifanov passes into half guard.
Nurullin is trying to maintain the position but Oflifanov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodion Nurullin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oflifanov looks to land a combination. Nurullin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nurullin shoots in looking for a takedown but Oflifanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurullin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oflifanov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Oflifanov clinches up with Nurullin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nurullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurullin darts in looking for a takedown but Oflifanov gets double underhooks and turns Nurullin into the cage.
Nurullin throws a head kick but Oflifanov moves out of range.
#TD#
Oflifanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oflifanov wants to stand but Nurullin has his arm trapped.
Nurullin is breathing heavily.
Oflifanov tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Oflifanov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nurullin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oflifanov yanks on the arm and Nurullin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oflifanov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasily Oflifanov!
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