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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 4095 p4p, 183 weight class) and Ethan Irwin (ranked 21108 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Tupper.
Tupper has Irwin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tupper pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Irwin tumbling to the mat - Tupper dives into Irwin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupper (2) vs (0) Irwin
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Irwin has control of Tupper's left arm, preventing Tupper from doing any damage.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupper's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper looking to pass the guard.
Tupper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper drops back looking for a leg! Irwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irwin manages to kick Tupper off! Tupper jumps back into Irwin's guard.
Tupper looking to pass the guard.
Tupper advances to half guard.
Tupper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Irwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tupper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tupper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper seems to be working for a kimura but Irwin defends the submission attempt.
Irwin trying to hold on to Tupper's head to control him but Tupper postures up.
Tupper in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Irwin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tupper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustine Tupper!
A relieved looking Augustine Tupper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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