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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demian Azevedo (ranked 1089 p4p, 52 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1148 p4p, 116 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Demian Azevedo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
Azevedo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beltran wants the takedown. Azevedo is fighting it off but Beltran persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Azevedo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azevedo (0) vs (2) Beltran
Azevedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Azevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azevedo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beltran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Azevedo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Azevedo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Azevedo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azevedo (4) vs (2) Beltran
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beltran looking for a sweep but Azevedo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azevedo (6) vs (2) Beltran
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo fails to move to back control.
Beltran reaches up and holds on to Azevedo to control the position.
Beltran tries to lock up and control but Azevedo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is trying to control here but Beltran has managed to regain half guard.
Beltran is controlling Azevedo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Azevedo stalling away here and it's allowed Beltran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is working hard here to advance position.
Beltran has Azevedo pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (6) vs (4) Beltran
Azevedo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran 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.
Azevedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Azevedo 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: Azevedo (8) vs (4) Beltran
Beltran is pressing down on Azevedo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beltran is pulling down on Azevedo's head. It's preventing any offense from Azevedo, at least for the moment.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beltran is positioning himself well to prevent Azevedo advancing to mount.
Beltran won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beltran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo sits in half guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is defending well.
Azevedo prevents Beltran from improving his position.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Beltran is a slippery customer.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beltran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is controlling Azevedo's trapped leg to prevent Azevedo from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Beltran 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.
Beltran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Beltran won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg.
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Beltran reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (8) vs (6) Beltran
Beltran pushes down on Azevedo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beltran trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Beltran wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
Beltran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevedo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azevedo gets full guard.
Beltran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (8) vs (9) Beltran
Beltran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azevedo's legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beltran taking a breather here.
Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is pressing down on Beltran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
Beltran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (8) vs (12) Beltran
Azevedo is not content to let Beltran control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azevedo (8) vs (14) Beltran
Beltran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beltran swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Azevedo is now in Beltran's guard. A big mistake from Beltran there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (10) vs (14) Beltran
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Carlos Beltran rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 2072 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Maellard (ranked 1364 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 300 Violin. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Altair Brain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pops Maellard!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brain rushes Maellard and presses him up against the cage.
Brain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maellard after a bit of a struggle.
Maellard wants a takedown but no success here.
Brain gets underhooks to prevent Maellard's takedown attempt.
Maellard has picked Brain up - he's going for a ride! Maellard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brain (0) vs (2) Maellard
Brain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maellard prevents Brain from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain trying to control from the bottom.
Maellard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maellard trying to control from half guard but Brain is working away.
Brain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brain tries to roll over but Maellard keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard not doing much here.
Brain is controlling Maellard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard wants to free his trapped foot but Brain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brain is holding on to half guard well.
Brain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maellard pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maellard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brain is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard trying to mount his opponent but Brain defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maellard tries to free his leg and advance position but Brain is retaining full guard.
Brain is trying to keep Maellard in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maellard wants to control from the top but Brain keeps moving.
Brain trying to control the position.
Maellard looking to sit in guard and control but Brain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (2) Maellard
Maellard controls Brain momentarily but Brain frees himself.
Brain preventing the sweep.
Maellard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brain controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maellard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brain is one step ahead there.
Brain wants to pass the guard but Maellard is keeping the position.
Brain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maellard working a defensive guard here.
Brain wants to control from the top but Maellard keeps moving.
Maellard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brain is one step ahead there.
Brain wants to control from the top but Maellard keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maellard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maellard, not yet.
Brain content to stall in guard here.
Brain trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Maellard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maellard, not yet.
Maellard looking to control.
Brain looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maellard holds on and takes a little breather.
Brain wants to control from the top but Maellard keeps moving.
Brain preventing the sweep.
Maellard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brain passes Maellard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maellard is looking for a sweep. Brain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brain trying to control the action but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Maellard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brain (2) vs (6) Maellard
You can see the frustration on Brain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maellard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maellard looking to hold on to the position here but Brain rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Maellard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maellard content to stall in guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maellard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (4) vs (6) Maellard
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maellard holds on and takes a little breather.
Maellard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maellard is trying to control the position but Brain postures up.
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Maellard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brain pushing down on Maellard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brain is stalling here. Maellard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maellard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brain (4) vs (10) Maellard
Maellard tries to advance to mount but Brain denies him.
Brain is looking to reverse the position.
Brain can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maellard 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 Brain's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brain can't do much from the bottom here.
Maellard happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Brain but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brain (4) vs (12) Maellard
Brain tries to lock up and control but Maellard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brain reaches up to try and control the position but Maellard seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brain rolls and tries to escape and now Maellard has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brain (4) vs (15) Maellard
Brain trying to control the hands but Maellard breaks the grip.
Maellard has good solid back control here.
Brain trying to control the hands but Maellard won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maellard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Maellard is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maellard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maellard wins on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Pops Maellard, 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.
The defeated Altair Brain had this to say: 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frankie Hollywood (ranked 1739 p4p, 81 weight class) and Ethan Irwin (ranked 21110 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Irwin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Frankie Hollywood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Hollywood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hollywood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin manages to pull guard.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hollywood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollywood is one step ahead there.
Hollywood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hollywood has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hollywood controls the pace.
Irwin controlling Hollywood's posture.
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Irwin is keeping the position.
Hollywood forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hollywood seems content to control.
Hollywood wants to take a breather but Irwin is having none of it.
Hollywood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura but Irwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hollywood to get the leverage.
Hollywood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura but Irwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hollywood to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin trying to control from the bottom.
Irwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hollywood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hollywood's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hollywood (0) vs (4) Irwin
Hollywood is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hollywood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irwin's guard. Nice work there by Hollywood.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hollywood (2) vs (4) Irwin
Hollywood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hollywood looking to pass the guard.
Hollywood looking to sit in guard and control but Irwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hollywood (2) vs (6) Irwin
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollywood trying to control the position.
Hollywood seems keen to control Irwin's posture.
Irwin forces his way into half guard.
Hollywood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin prevents Hollywood from improving his position.
Hollywood trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
Hollywood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hollywood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irwin prevents Hollywood from improving his position.
Hollywood is trying to maintain the position but Irwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Hollywood is holding on to half guard well.
Hollywood trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
Hollywood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to maintain the position but Irwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Hollywood wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
Hollywood is doing well to control the position and prevent Irwin from advancing to side control.
Irwin is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to control here.
Hollywood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hollywood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position.
Hollywood trying to control from the bottom.
Hollywood tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.
Hollywood is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hollywood has his hands clasped together around Irwin's back. He's all about the action.
Irwin controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
Hollywood manages to get to full guard.
Hollywood looking to control.
Irwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hollywood pulls Irwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Irwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood 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.
Hollywood is working hard here to advance position.
Irwin controlling from the top position.
Hollywood pulls Irwin in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to sweep here but Irwin controlling him for the moment.
Hollywood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin is fighting to break Hollywood's control of his arms but Hollywood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 4094 p4p, 183 weight class) and Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 724 p4p, 76 weight class). 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Experiment Il stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tupper.
Tupper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Experiment Il's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupper (2) vs (0) Experiment Il
Tupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment Il is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tupper is working away from the top position though.
Tupper trying to advance position but Experiment Il counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Experiment Il has his hands on Tupper's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Experiment Il can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiment Il! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (5) vs (0) Experiment Il
Experiment Il tries to reverse the position but Tupper maintains control.
Tupper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Experiment Il is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper avoids the attempt from Experiment Il to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment Il is looking to get to half guard.
Tupper wants to take Experiment Il's back but he can't do it this time.
Tupper is working hard here to advance position.
Experiment Il prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is looking to improve his position but Tupper isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment Il holds on, trying desperately to control.
Experiment Il is trying to escape the mount.
Tupper controlling from the full mount.
Tupper trying to control but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Tupper wants to control but Experiment Il has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Tupper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Experiment Il regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Experiment Il is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (5) vs (2) Experiment Il
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Experiment Il stacks Tupper 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 Experiment Il! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (5) vs (5) Experiment Il
Tupper seems a little lost for a moment, as Experiment Il dominates the positioning.
Tupper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (7) vs (5) Experiment Il
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to mount his opponent but Experiment Il defends it.
Tupper is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
Tupper moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (10) vs (5) Experiment Il
Tupper trying to control the position but Experiment Il is working away.
Tupper is really struggling to control Experiment Il but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is trying to get back to half guard.
Experiment Il stops Tupper from passing to mount.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep.
Experiment Il is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tupper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tupper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Experiment Il is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Experiment Il tries to bench press Tupper off him but Tupper keeps the position.
Experiment Il manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tupper's best efforts.
Tupper is working for a submission of some sort.
Experiment Il gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment Il is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupper tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment Il is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il controlling Tupper's posture.
Tupper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Experiment Il has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tupper looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupper'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.
Tupper passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (13) vs (5) Experiment Il
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tupper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Experiment Il rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tupper's guard! Nice work there by Experiment Il! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (13) vs (7) Experiment Il
Experiment Il works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tupper is trying to control but can't.
Tupper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il stalling.
Experiment Il is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is pressing down on Tupper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupper is holding on for now.
Tupper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tupper is looking for a triangle but Experiment Il pushes his legs off easily.
Experiment Il pushes down on Tupper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Experiment Il takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to pass to full mount but Tupper defends it.
Tupper tries to roll over but Experiment Il keeps him under control.
Tupper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupper is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (15) vs (7) Experiment Il
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupper takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Augustine Tupper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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