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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Poto Tupu. Matsu comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tupu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (0) vs (2) Tupu
Matsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Tupu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupu manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Tupu's guard.
Matsu passes Tupu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupu tries to roll over but Matsu keeps him under control.
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.
Tupu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
Matsu is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu 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.
Matsu 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.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (7) Tupu
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupu trying to control the action but Matsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tupu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tupu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (10) Tupu
Matsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tupu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsu is in trouble now - Tupu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (13) Tupu
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsu wants to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Matsu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (16) Tupu
Tupu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Matsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu 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.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Matsu is defending the position.
Matsu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tupu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Matsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tupu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Matsu 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: Matsu (4) vs (16) Tupu
Matsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupu is refusing to be controlled, as Matsu sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking for a kimura but Tupu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsu to get the leverage.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Tupu defends the submission attempt.
Tupu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Matsu prevents Tupu from improving his position.
Matsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tupu sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupu is looking to control Matsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupu avoid being mounted?
Tupu tries to get to full guard but Matsu has control of the leg.
Tupu trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu moves into full guard.
Matsu looking to sit in guard and control but Tupu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (4) vs (18) Tupu
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsu is keeping the position for now.
Matsu has his foot on Tupu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupu works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Matsu has his foot on Tupu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupu works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu controls Tupu momentarily but Tupu frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Tupu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matsu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (6) vs (18) Tupu
Tupu is trying to keep Matsu in close.
Matsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tupu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matsu has Tupu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (6) vs (20) Tupu
Matsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tupu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (6) vs (23) Tupu
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Tupu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matsu! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsu (6) vs (25) Tupu
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tupu's attempts to control the action.
Tupu mounts Matsu! Really nice guard pass there!
Tupu wants to take his opponent's back but Matsu doesn't allow it.
Matsu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tupu has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matsu (6) vs (28) Tupu
Matsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tupu's arms.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying to control but Matsu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Tupu fails to advance to Matsu's back.
Matsu is looking to improve his position but Tupu isn't that keen on the idea.
Tupu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu fails to take his opponent's back.
Matsu is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tupu wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Matsu regains half guard.
Tupu trying to control from half guard but Matsu is working away.
Tupu moves into full mount! Matsu won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (6) vs (31) Tupu
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
Matsu is just holding on here. Tupu manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matsu (6) vs (34) Tupu
Matsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for the RNC.
Matsu can't escape the position.
Tupu tries to keep control of the position but Matsu is staying busy.
Matsu trying to control the hands but Tupu breaks the grip.
Matsu tries to escape but Tupu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tupu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Matsu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tupu gets his way!
Tupu is looking for the choke from the back position but Matsu is controlling his hands well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Matsu tries to escape the position.
Matsu turns into Tupu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (8) vs (34) Tupu
Matsu passes Tupu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tupu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsu (8) vs (38) Tupu
Matsu tries to break free.
Matsu fending off the submission attempt from Tupu.
Matsu is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for the choke but no joy.
Matsu tries to escape but Tupu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tupu is looking for the choke from the back position but Matsu is controlling his hands well.
Tupu trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupu wins on points by 38 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Poto Tupu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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