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Event:
KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Tuksu moves in looking to clinch but Elpidius pushes him off.
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuksu.
Elpidius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tuksu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuksu darts in trying to clinch
and Elpidius counters with a three punch combo that has Tuksu backing up. Tuksu nods at Elpidius to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Elpidius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuksu's half guard.
Tuksu wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elpidius on the ground.
Elpidius is looking to advance position but Tuksu won't allow it. #T1#
Ground and pound from Elpidius.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu is trying to stand back up but Elpidius is controlling him
Elpidius lands strikes from half guard.
Elpidius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuksu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elpidius working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Elpidius controlling the pace.
Elpidius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elpidius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Elpidius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuksu!
Elpidius controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elpidius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Elpidius 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.#T3#
Elpidius cracks Tuksu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tuksu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Elpidius lands a nice shot to the head.
Elpidius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tuksu is trying to stand up.
Tuksu is trying desperately to improve position.
Elpidius looking to finish Tuksu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuksu!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuksu tries to buck Elpidius off but he can't manage it.
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!
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tuksu tries to clinch but Elpidius is having none of it.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Elpidius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Elpidius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elpidius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elpidius lands with a punch from half guard.
Elpidius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elpidius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tuksu looks a forlorn figure.
Elpidius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eustace Elpidius has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Elpidius dominating with strikes here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Elpidius lands a big shot there that rocks Tuksu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Elpidius content just to control the position here.
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tuksu working to try and regain half guard.
Elpidius landing punches.
Elpidius with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Elpidius controlling his opponent. #T3#
Tuksu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Elpidius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elpidius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tuksu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Elpidius.
Elpidius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elpidius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius landing punches. #ROC2#
Tuksu is rocked!
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
Oh Tuksu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuksu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tuksu tries to reverse the position but Elpidius maintains control.
Tuksu seems to have got his legs back now.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
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!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Elpidius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuksu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elpidius is in Tuksu's guard.
Elpidius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elpidius is working Tuksu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elpidius forces his way into half guard.
Elpidius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Elpidius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Elpidius landing strikes from the mount.
Elpidius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
A big strike lands for Elpidius! That's really hurt Tuksu and he's turned his back - Elpidius keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Elpidius jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eustace Elpidius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eustace Elpidius waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Tuksu and Rafal Jackiewicz. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Tuksu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rafal Jackiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tuksu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackiewicz jumps guard.
Tuksu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackiewicz has control of Tuksu's left arm, preventing Tuksu from doing any damage.
Jackiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tuksu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuksu (0) vs (2) Jackiewicz
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Jackiewicz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu looking to control.
Jackiewicz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuksu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackiewicz has managed to get both his arms back between Tuksu's legs - danger averted.
Jackiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackiewicz is one step ahead there.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tuksu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuksu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackiewicz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Tuksu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tuksu manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Tuksu's guard.
Jackiewicz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tuksu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuksu is looking for a triangle but Jackiewicz pushes his legs off easily.
Jackiewicz stays in close to Tuksu's body and controls the position.
Jackiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuksu wants to sweep here but Jackiewicz controlling him for the moment.
Jackiewicz 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.
More stalling from Jackiewicz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackiewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Tuksu keeps moving.
Tuksu has his foot on Jackiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackiewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackiewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tuksu working a defensive guard here.
Tuksu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackiewicz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuksu is trying to control the position but Jackiewicz postures up.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu looking to control.
Jackiewicz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Jackiewicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tuksu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu is trying to control the position but Jackiewicz postures up.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Tuksu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackiewicz on the ground.
Jackiewicz 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.
Tuksu controls Jackiewicz momentarily but Jackiewicz frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackiewicz 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.
Jackiewicz postures up.
Jackiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Jackiewicz content to stall in guard here.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuksu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tuksu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuksu, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackiewicz controls the pace.
Tuksu keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
Jackiewicz 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.
Jackiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackiewicz wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Tuksu and Sebastian Heikkinen. Heikkinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sigur Rós - Varúđ. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Tuksu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tuksu closes the distance and clinches.
Tuksu pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Tuksu controls Heikkinen momentarily but Heikkinen frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tuksu holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikkinen content to stall in guard here.
Heikkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuksu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heikkinen defends well.
Heikkinen wants to control from the top but Tuksu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen 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.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuksu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikkinen is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tuksu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tuksu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tuksu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tuksu (4) vs (0) Heikkinen
Tuksu trying to control the position but Heikkinen is working away.
Heikkinen is trying to control Tuksu's posture but Tuksu avoids it.
Heikkinen prevents Tuksu from moving into mount.
Heikkinen is trying to control Tuksu's posture but Tuksu avoids it.
Tuksu is looking to take a break and control but Heikkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu controlling the position from side mount.
Tuksu tries to move to full mount but Heikkinen actually manages to regain half guard.
Tuksu is looking for a kimura here.
Tuksu wants to work for an arm triangle but Heikkinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu is keen to just control but Heikkinen is a slippery customer.
Heikkinen gets back to full guard.
Heikkinen keeping moving, preventing Tuksu from controlling successfully.
Tuksu trying to move into half guard but instead Heikkinen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuksu (4) vs (2) Heikkinen
Tuksu wants to control but Heikkinen passes easily into half guard.
Tuksu trying to hold on to Heikkinen's head to control him but Heikkinen postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to pass to full mount but Tuksu defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikkinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tuksu wants to improve his position but Heikkinen is controlling well.
Tuksu wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heikkinen looking to pass the guard.
Tuksu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikkinen is aware though and is defending well.
Tuksu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Heikkinen stacks Tuksu 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 Heikkinen! Score +3 for passing guard: Tuksu (4) vs (5) Heikkinen
Heikkinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heikkinen working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is staying tight to Tuksu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heikkinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tuksu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tuksu is not content to let Heikkinen control the position.
Tuksu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu wants to control but Heikkinen postures up.
Tuksu is holding Heikkinen down, trying to stall.
Heikkinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuksu, who protects the arm well.
Tuksu is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuksu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tuksu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuksu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuksu trying to control but Heikkinen postures up.
Heikkinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tuksu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu controlling the position well.
Heikkinen is looking to take a break and control but Tuksu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuksu is trying to get back to full guard.
Heikkinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heikkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuksu keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu tries to roll over but Heikkinen keeps him under control.
Heikkinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tuksu is just riding it out for now. Heikkinen eventually gives up the hold.
Tuksu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heikkinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heikkinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tuksu (8) vs (5) Heikkinen
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu trying to control.
Tuksu is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Heikkinen is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Tuksu! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel and Yuri Tuksu. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Tuksu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tuksu has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Tuksu jumps guard and drags Steel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Steel wants to control from the top but Tuksu keeps moving.
Tuksu wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Tuksu working a defensive guard here.
Steel advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuksu is holding on to half guard well.
Tuksu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuksu! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Tuksu
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuksu tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel is looking to work his way around to Tuksu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (6) vs (0) Tuksu
Tuksu prevents Steel from getting a body triangle.
Steel not allowing Tuksu to control his hands.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel is persistently looking for the submission but Tuksu is defending it well.
I really don't envy Tuksu right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tuksu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Steel looking for the RNC.
Steel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tuksu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tuksu for a finish.
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel has the hooks in. Tuksu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel has managed to slip his arm under Tuksu's chin. This could be all over... yep, Tuksu is tapping out! Submission win for Steel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Tuksu and Ben Johnson. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: The Clash - This Is England. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Tuksu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuksu has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tuksu (4) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Tuksu in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
Johnson is trying to control Tuksu's posture but Tuksu avoids it.
Tuksu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tuksu trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Tuksu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to control but Tuksu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tuksu from controlling successfully.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuksu (4) vs (2) Johnson
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuksu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Tuksu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuksu looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tuksu trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Johnson 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.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson 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.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tuksu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Johnson 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.
Tuksu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuksu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Tuksu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu trying to control the position.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuksu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuksu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Tuksu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuksu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuksu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuksu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tuksu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Pi Fian has one foot on Tuksu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pi Fian walks into a jab.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pi Fian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tuksu.
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!#CL2#
Tuksu gets a clinch.
Tuksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuksu lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuksu.
Nice body punch from Tuksu. #TD2#
Tuksu gets control of Pi Fian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tuksu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Tuksu wants to stand and escape but Pi Fian is having none of it.
Tuksu is pulling down on Pi Fian's head to control his posture.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES2#
Tuksu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Tuksu has closed the distance and engaged Pi Fian in a clinch.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Tuksu lands a left hand.
Pi Fian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuksu smiles and moves away.
Pi Fian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tuksu ducks under a wild hook from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a front kick that sends Tuksu stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Tuksu moves into range and clinches up with Pi Fian.
A short body shot lands from Tuksu as the two fighters clinch.
Pi Fian is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plu To Pi Fian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pi Fian's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Pi Fian pulls guard successfully.
Pi Fian is wriggling around but Tuksu manages to pass to half guard.
Pi Fian trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SU2#
Tuksu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Tuksu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuksu just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Tuksu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pi Fian wants to slow Tuksu down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuksu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pi Fian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Tuksu moves into the clinch.
Pi Fian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuksu to keep the fight standing.
Tuksu lands a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pi Fian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu holds him up against the cage and eventually Pi Fian drops back down to his feet.
Pi Fian jumps guard but Tuksu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Tuksu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Tuksu on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuksu lands an elbow inside.
Pi Fian takes an elbow to the temple.
Tuksu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuksu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuksu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pi Fian is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian jumps guard but Tuksu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tuksu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Tuksu.
Tuksu lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Tuksu lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tuksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tuksu lands a right hand.
Pi Fian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuksu to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Tuksu.
A short right from Tuksu. #T4#
Tuksu lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tuksu. #ROC2#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Tuksu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Oh Pi Fian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Tuksu.
Still in the clinch, Tuksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuksu.
Tuksu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuksu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuksu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuksu is leaning against Pi Fian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tuksu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Pi Fian seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuksu cracks Pi Fian with a nice body shot.
A short right from Tuksu on the inside.
Tuksu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Tuksu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tuksu moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuksu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Yuri Tuksu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuksu lands a body shot.
Tuksu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuksu lands an uppercut.
Tuksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuksu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Tuksu.
A short body shot lands from Tuksu as the two fighters clinch.
Pi Fian takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuksu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuksu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuksu after a bit of a struggle.
Tuksu lands a big right hand that drops Pi Fian! The killer instinct kicks in and Tuksu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tuksu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Tuksu!
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