PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregzradinki Tulumplzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecouc comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Iron head. Tulumplzi has chosen Cradle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lecouc
vs
Tulumplzi

186 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Organic Peak Performance
Synergy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Lecouc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregzradinki Tulumplzi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecouc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tulumplzi is trying to break free.

Lecouc breaks the clinch.
Lecouc shoots in but Tulumplzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tulumplzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lecouc.
Alex Lecouc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecouc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tulumplzi but Tulumplzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Tulumplzi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lecouc is trying to get back to full guard.
Tulumplzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Lecouc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lecouc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tulumplzi is working away from the top position though.
Lecouc is looking for a sweep. Tulumplzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tulumplzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tulumplzi tries to pass to full mount but Lecouc defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tulumplzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tulumplzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lecouc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lecouc looks to land a combination but Tulumplzi avoids it well.
Lecouc looks to land a combination but Tulumplzi avoids it well.

Lecouc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tulumplzi to the mat! Tulumplzi manages to get full guard.
Lecouc trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulumplzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tulumplzi wants to sweep but no luck.

Tulumplzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tulumplzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tulumplzi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lecouc is now in half guard.
Well, if Lecouc 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc working the head and body with strikes.
Lecouc wants to stand up but Tulumplzi manages to regain full guard.
Lecouc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tulumplzi 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.
Lecouc wants to stand but Tulumplzi is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tulumplzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lecouc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Tulumplzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tulumplzi keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tulumplzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lecouc trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulumplzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregzradinki Tulumplzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lecouc tries to clinch but Tulumplzi moves out of range.
Lecouc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tulumplzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lecouc is looking to clinch.
Lecouc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tulumplzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tulumplzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lecouc as he jumps to the side.
Lecouc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lecouc fails with the takedown

and Tulumplzi counters with a shoot takedown. Lecouc fights it but they end up in guard.
Lecouc keeping moving, preventing Tulumplzi from controlling successfully.

Tulumplzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lecouc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lecouc has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tulumplzi's guard.
Lecouc trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulumplzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecouc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tulumplzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Lecouc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tulumplzi is staying active underneath Lecouc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tulumplzi is looking to get back to full guard here but Lecouc has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lecouc is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tulumplzi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tulumplzi is looking to get to half guard.
Tulumplzi wants to hold on but Lecouc pushes him away.
Lecouc trying to control but Tulumplzi is having none of it.
Tulumplzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tulumplzi regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc is pressing down on Tulumplzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tulumplzi is holding on for now.
Lecouc working over Tulumplzi with some ground and pound. Tulumplzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lecouc misses with a head shot. Tulumplzi uses the momentum to regain guard.

Tulumplzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tulumplzi keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.
Tulumplzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lecouc trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulumplzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tulumplzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lecouc is one step ahead there.
Tulumplzi keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.
Tulumplzi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lecouc!
Lecouc tries to hold on but Tulumplzi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gregzradinki Tulumplzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tulumplzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lecouc breaks the clinch.
Lecouc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lecouc misses with a double jab

and Tulumplzi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tulumplzi tries to pass to full mount but Lecouc defends it.
Tulumplzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lecouc defending well though.

Tulumplzi is working for a kimura here but Lecouc manages to reverse the position and he's now in Tulumplzi's guard.
Tulumplzi keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.
Tulumplzi wants to sweep here but Lecouc controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tulumplzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lecouc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lecouc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tulumplzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tulumplzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lecouc is one step ahead there.
Lecouc is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tulumplzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lecouc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tulumplzi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tulumplzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lecouc dives on top into guard.
Lecouc tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulumplzi is retaining full guard.
Lecouc won't allow Tulumplzi to sweep him here.
Tulumplzi keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc is really struggling to control Tulumplzi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lecouc controls from within his opponent's guard.

Tulumplzi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lecouc has passed into half guard!

Tulumplzi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lecouc pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Tulumplzi looking for submissions off his back.

Tulumplzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tulumplzi tries to roll over but Lecouc keeps him under control.
Tulumplzi is pressing down on Lecouc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lecouc trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulumplzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregzradinki Tulumplzi really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lecouc misses with a body shot.

Lecouc rushes Tulumplzi and presses him up against the cage.
Tulumplzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lecouc has double underhooks.
Tulumplzi wants a takedown but no success here.

Lecouc breaks the clinch.
Lecouc with a poor takedown
and Tulumplzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lecouc misses with a takedown

and Tulumplzi counters with a takedown into side control.
Lecouc regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tulumplzi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tulumplzi looks to land a strike but Lecouc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tulumplzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tulumplzi is controlling him.
Tulumplzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecouc is retaining full guard.
Tulumplzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tulumplzi cracks Lecouc with a solid left hand.
Lecouc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lecouc wants to stand up but Tulumplzi is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lecouc!

Tulumplzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulumplzi working the ground and pound effectively.
Lecouc regains half guard.
Lecouc manages to get to full guard.
Tulumplzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Lecouc has wrist control.
Lecouc has his hands on Tulumplzi's head, controlling the position.

Lecouc pushes Tulumplzi off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Gregzradinki Tulumplzi has been cut.
Tulumplzi circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tulumplzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lecouc won't be happy with that.
Tulumplzi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lecouc wants to control but Tulumplzi postures up.
Lecouc is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lecouc is looking for a sweep. Tulumplzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lecouc gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Tulumplzi has gone for a leg lock! Lecouc slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tulumplzi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tulumplzi keeping busy on the bottom but Lecouc has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tulumplzi regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tulumplzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lecouc trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulumplzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecouc postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregzradinki Tulumplzi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gregzradinki Tulumplzi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tulumplzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecouc moves away.
Lecouc shoots and misses
and Tulumplzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lecouc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lecouc tries to clinch up but Tulumplzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Lecouc swinging wilding here.

Tulumplzi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lecouc to the mat! Lecouc manages to get full guard.
Tulumplzi trying to control but Lecouc is working from the bottom.
Tulumplzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecouc is keeping the position for now.

Tulumplzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lecouc dives on top into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tulumplzi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc 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.

Tulumplzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tulumplzi keeping moving, preventing Lecouc from controlling successfully.
Lecouc passes Tulumplzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tulumplzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lecouc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lecouc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tulumplzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lecouc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lecouc's back!
Lecouc holding both Tulumplzi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tulumplzi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Tulumplzi has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lecouc is in real trouble here. Tulumplzi gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lecouc is tapping out! Tulumplzi wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregzradinki Tulumplzi!
Gregzradinki Tulumplzi is the new middleweight champion!