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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3662 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Mantuano (ranked 16942 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga comes to the cage accompanied by Wanna Taki Taki. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supuaga gets underhooks to prevent Mantuano's takedown attempt.
Supuaga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Supuaga manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Supuaga (4) vs (0) Mantuano
Supuaga trying to control the action but Mantuano is working from the bottom.
Mantuano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Supuaga off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Supuaga (4) vs (4) Mantuano
Supuaga wants to escape the position.
Supuaga 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.
Mantuano looking for the choke from the back.
Supuaga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantuano trying to control momentarily.
Supuaga rolls, trying to escape but Mantuano keeps control of the position.
Supuaga preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mantuano.
Supuaga can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga 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 Mantuano gets his way!
Mantuano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Supuaga tries to break free.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga but Supuaga is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Supuaga tries to escape but Mantuano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mantuano is persistently looking for the submission but Supuaga is defending it well.
Mantuano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano tries to get the hooks in deep but Supuaga pushed the leg off.
Supuaga trying to control the hands but Mantuano breaks the grip.
Mantuano looking for the choke but no joy.
Supuaga tries to break free.
Mantuano looking for the RNC.
Mantuano looking to hold on to the position here but Supuaga rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving.
Mantuano is stalling in the full guard.
Supuaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Supuaga, not yet.
Mantuano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Supuaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga has his hands on Mantuano's head, controlling the position.
Mantuano passes Supuaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Supuaga is looking to control Mantuano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Supuaga avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supuaga keeps working.
Mantuano tries to pass to full mount but Supuaga defends it.
Supuaga is trying to control but can't.
Supuaga is refusing to be controlled, as Mantuano sits in half guard.
Supuaga wants to control but Mantuano is keeping busy.
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supuaga actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supuaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano forces his way into half guard.
Mantuano is trying to control the action in half guard but Supuaga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mantuano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (4) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano looking to secure an arm triangle but Supuaga defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano looking to control but Supuaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mantuano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Supuaga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mantuano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Supuaga is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Supuaga (6) vs (7) Mantuano
Supuaga passes into half guard.
Mantuano actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Mantuano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
Mantuano is trying to control but Supuaga manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (9) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano gets back to half guard.
Supuaga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Mantuano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supuaga trying to control the pace.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano won't allow Supuaga to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (12) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano 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.
Supuaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mantuano is just riding it out for now. Supuaga eventually gives up the hold.
Mantuano 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.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Supuaga is taking a breather. Mantuano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Supuaga escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Supuaga! Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (15) vs (7) Mantuano
Mantuano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mantuano tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
Supuaga is trying to control. Mantuano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Supuaga trying to control from half guard but Mantuano is working away.
Mantuano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but Mantuano defends it.
Mantuano wants to improve his position but Supuaga is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano wants to control but Supuaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Supuaga 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.
Supuaga is looking to take a break and control but Mantuano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantuano tries to get to full guard but Supuaga has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is controlling the pace.
Mantuano trying to hold on to Supuaga's head to control him but Supuaga postures up.
Supuaga trying to advance position but Mantuano counters by regaining guard.
Mantuano 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: Supuaga (15) vs (9) Mantuano
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is trying to control. Supuaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mantuano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Supuaga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mantuano passes into half guard.
Mantuano trying to mount his opponent but Supuaga defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantuano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Supuaga sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Maatia Supuaga is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maatia Supuaga thanked Blue Moon for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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