XFA BJJ 01: Kyle Williams Earns Referee Stoppage Over Jakub Bulkowski in Gritty Teens NoGi Match

CROSSVILLE, TN — The picturesque setting of Cumberland Mountain State Park played host to a hard-fought Teens NoGi bout during XFA BJJ, featuring Kyle Williams of Yard Call MMA and Jakub Bulkowski of Shotoforce BJJ. What followed was a calculated, pressure-heavy contest that ended in a referee stoppage for athlete safety.

The match opened with both teens battling for control in the stand-up, engaging in aggressive hand fighting and collar ties near the cage. Williams found an opening and drove Bulkowski toward the cage wall, securing a takedown and landing in half guard. While top pressure remained in Williams’ favor, his offense was largely stifled by Bulkowski’s defensive framing and control from the bottom.

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After a patient positional battle, Williams advanced to north-south but struggled to find meaningful offense. A subsequent armbar attempt gave Bulkowski the opportunity to scramble to top position, where he landed in Williams’ guard. The momentum shift was brief.

From the bottom, Williams set up a triangle choke that quickly transitioned to a mounted triangle. While the submission was not fully locked in, Williams then moved to a mounted armbar. The referee, prioritizing the safety of the young competitors, stopped the match before any damage could occur.

Williams was awarded the win via referee stoppage due to submission threat, marking a tactical and composed victory. Bulkowski showed grit throughout the match and remains a strong prospect in the teen division.


About Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA):
Founded in 2024, XFA is a Tennessee-based mixed martial arts promotion dedicated to elevating the sport through dynamic, high-quality events that combine professional and amateur MMA action. Sanctioned by GAMMA, XFA continues to provide a platform for fighters to showcase their skills in front of passionate combat sports fans across the Southeast.