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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 3337 p4p, 316 weight class) and Augustine Tupper (ranked 7531 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulski McBeth has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Augustine Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McBeth closes the distance and clinches.
McBeth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McBeth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McBeth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McBeth tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tupper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McBeth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulski McBeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper gets underhooks to prevent McBeth's takedown attempt.
Tupper can't get the takedown.
McBeth is trying to drag Tupper to the mat but Tupper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper is working for takedown but McBeth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tupper has McBeth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBeth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tupper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper is looking for a takedown.
McBeth wants the takedown. Tupper is fighting it off but McBeth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tupper's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) Tupper
McBeth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McBeth has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tupper to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McBeth is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tupper pulls down on the head and he's put McBeth to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Augustine Tupper!
Augustine Tupper is the new lightweight champion! |
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