PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Boruc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Tuphuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boruc comes into the arena with JP blaring out of the sound system. George Tuphuria looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Boruc
vs
Tuphuria

192 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
211 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mateusz Boruc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tuphuria!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boruc.
Tuphuria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boruc has his takedown stuffed

and Tuphuria counters with a single leg into guard. Boruc didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Boruc has his feet on Tuphuria's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boruc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Boruc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boruc fails with a takedown attempt.
Boruc doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tuphuria counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Boruc uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boruc wants to clinch

and Tuphuria counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boruc's guard now.
Boruc is trying to control the position but Tuphuria postures up.
Tuphuria tries to stand but Boruc is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuphuria postures up.
Tuphuria won't allow Boruc to get back to his feet.
Boruc wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boruc is looking to stand up but Tuphuria isn't so interested in that idea.
Tuphuria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boruc wants to get back to his feet but Tuphuria is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tuphuria dodges the punch combination from Boruc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruc has his takedown stuffed

and Tuphuria moves into the clinch.
Boruc is trying to drag Tuphuria to the mat but Tuphuria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boruc jumps guard but Tuphuria turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boruc can't get the takedown.
Boruc can't get the takedown.
Boruc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuphuria just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tuphuria pushes Boruc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boruc wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tuphuria gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tuphuria prevents Boruc from improving his position.
Boruc is trying to control but Tuphuria manages to pass to mount!
Boruc really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tuphuria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boruc tries to lock up and control but Tuphuria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boruc can't escape the position.
Tuphuria wants to control the pace but Boruc is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boruc is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tuphuria stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boruc shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Tuphuria dominated that round.
That's time! Boruc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tuphuria tries to clinch up.
Tuphuria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boruc.
Boruc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tuphuria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuphuria.
Boruc doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boruc wants to stand and escape but Tuphuria is having none of it.
Boruc will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boruc controls Tuphuria momentarily but Tuphuria frees himself.
Boruc will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Tuphuria gets to his feet. Boruc looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boruc with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tuphuria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Boruc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuphuria tries to pull guard but Boruc won't allow it.
Tuphuria prevents the takedown attempt.
Boruc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Boruc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tuphuria uses from the top position.
Boruc throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
George Tuphuria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boruc throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boruc trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tuphuria wanted to stand there but Boruc had control of the position.
Boruc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuphuria can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boruc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuphuria defending well though.

Tuphuria is defending against the submission attempts here by Boruc.

Boruc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tuphuria defends it well.
Boruc prevents Tuphuria from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boruc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Boruc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tuphuria defends it well.
Boruc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Boruc seems to be working for a kimura but Tuphuria defends the submission attempt.
Tuphuria looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boruc.

Boruc has gone for a leg lock! Tuphuria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boruc's guard.
Boruc throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boruc wants to stand up but Tuphuria is controlling him.

Boruc isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tuphuria stacks Boruc 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 Tuphuria!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mateusz Boruc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Boruc misses with a takedown attempt

and Tuphuria counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boruc's guard now.
Tuphuria has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boruc is proving hard to escape from.
Boruc trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boruc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Boruc is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boruc is trying to drag Tuphuria to the mat but Tuphuria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boruc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuphuria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Boruc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boruc wants to break free but Tuphuria has control.
Boruc is trying to drag Tuphuria to the mat but Tuphuria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boruc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuphuria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tuphuria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boruc's efforts to push away.
Tuphuria goes for a takedown attempt but Boruc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boruc lands with a cross.
Boruc with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tuphuria counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boruc!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruc can't escape the position.
Boruc wants to hold on but Tuphuria pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boruc sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boruc wants to sweep but Tuphuria has passed to side control!
Boruc wants to control but Tuphuria postures up.
Boruc throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Boruc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tuphuria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boruc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boruc misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tuphuria stands up and beckons Boruc to his feet.
Boruc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuphuria tries to avoid it but Boruc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuphuria to the ground. Tuphuria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boruc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuphuria circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuphuria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boruc pinned against the cage. Boruc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mateusz Boruc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boruc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tuphuria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boruc throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boruc trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Boruc tries to reverse the position but Tuphuria maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuphuria avoids the attempt from Boruc to control.
Tuphuria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boruc is looking to escape.
Boruc tries to hold on but Tuphuria pushes him away.
Boruc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boruc regains half guard.
Tuphuria wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Tuphuria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuphuria has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Tuphuria!