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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 3661 p4p, 376 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 4506 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tupu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Youth Of The Nation. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tupu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupu (4) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz prevents Tupu from moving into mount.
Diaz is not content to let Tupu control the position.
Diaz prevents Tupu from improving position.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tupu is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Tupu sits in half guard.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Tupu is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tupu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Diaz!
After winning the bout, Mike Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17497 p4p, 690 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 3608 p4p, 382 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tupu's choice of entrance music: Youth Of The Nation. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupu's waist but Tupu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominguez off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominguez enables Tupu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez 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.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tupu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Tupu
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupu has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupu 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.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Tupu's body and controls the position.
Tupu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tupu is looking to sweep but instead, Dominguez has passed into half guard.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Tupu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tupu! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dominguez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Tupu
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Tupu is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Tupu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Tupu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Tupu defends it.
Tupu tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Tupu is working away.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Tupu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tupu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tupu won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez is looking to stall here but Tupu recovers full guard.
Tupu looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tupu keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Tupu keeps trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to sweep but instead, Dominguez has passed into half guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupu is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupu avoid being mounted?
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tupu! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Tupu
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tupu is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Tupu is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Tupu is squirming around nicely.
Tupu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupu is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Tupu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupu is looking to escape.
Tupu wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 9634 p4p, 137 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 3422 p4p, 132 weight class). Tupu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Youth Of The Nation. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Poto Tupu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupu swivels and escapes.
Tupu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Tupu
Gracie wants to control but Tupu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Tupu
Gracie wants to control but Tupu postures up.
Tupu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tupu's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Tupu
Gracie controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tupu sneaks back into half guard.
Tupu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tupu is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupu is retaining full guard.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tupu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tupu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tupu trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Tupu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tupu wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Tupu
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie 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: Gracie (6) vs (7) Tupu
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tupu is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tupu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupu is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Tupu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (9) Tupu
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Tupu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tupu seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Tupu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Tupu eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tupu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tupu pulls his head out easily.
Tupu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tupu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Tupu is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie controlling Tupu's posture.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Tupu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tupu is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tupu pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tupu is working away from the top position though.
Gracie won't allow Tupu to pass to mount.
Tupu seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to hold on to Tupu's head to control him but Tupu postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu trying to control the pace.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Tupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Tupu wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to Tupu's head to control him but Tupu postures up.
Tupu wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Tupu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Tupu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (9) Tupu
Tupu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Tupu is defending the position.
Gracie 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Tupu won't allow it.
Tupu is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu manages to get to full guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupu wins on points by 9 to 8.
Poto Tupu is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Poto Tupu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 3376 p4p, 349 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 3108 p4p, 322 weight class). Tupu comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Of The Nation. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grundy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tupu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grundy to the mat. Grundy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupu (2) vs (0) Grundy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy pulls Tupu in to control the position.
Grundy is trying to keep Tupu in close.
Grundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Tupu trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy has his hands on Tupu's head, controlling the position.
Grundy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tupu passes Grundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Tupu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Tupu prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Grundy trying to control here.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Tupu not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Tupu.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grundy trying to hold on to Tupu's head to control him but Tupu postures up.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Grundy keeps trying to improve his position.
Tupu 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.
Grundy is pulling down on Tupu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tupu, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Grundy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupu is one step ahead there.
Grundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tupu forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupu trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Tupu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (5) vs (0) Grundy
Tupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy keeps Tupu under control for a moment.
Grundy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tupu off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupu (5) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy keeps control of the position as Tupu tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tupu won't allow Grundy to pass to mount.
Tupu actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundy is pressing down on Tupu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupu is holding on for now.
Tupu wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tupu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy uses his free foot to push down on Tupu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tupu. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (5) vs (7) Grundy
Grundy looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Tupu (5) vs (10) Grundy
Tupu tries to escape but Grundy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grundy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grundy controlling the position well here. Tupu rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Tupu right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupu staying busy and making it hard for Grundy to control.
Grundy controlling from the back.
Tupu is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Tupu right now.
Let's hope that Grundy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Tupu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grundy.
More stalling from Grundy.
Tupu trying to control but not successfully.
Grundy biding his time, controlling Tupu.
Tupu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tupu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tupu is squirming around, avoiding Grundy's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupu can't escape the position.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Grundy content just to control the position here.
Tupu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grundy controlling from the full mount.
Tupu wants to control but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to improve his position but Grundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Grundy controlling from the full mount.
Grundy prevents Tupu from getting the reversal.
Tupu stops Grundy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grundy controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu is looking to improve his position but Grundy isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy wins on points by 10 to 5.
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3397 p4p, 363 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 3307 p4p, 350 weight class). Tupu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Youth Of The Nation. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuklinski to the ground. Tupu is now in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Tupu
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tupu sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kuklinski doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Tupu paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kuklinski - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Richard Kuklinski 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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Event:
DARE 23
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Tupu throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Jordan throws the kick towards the body but Tupu avoids it.
Tupu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jordan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tupu scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tupu!
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tupu misses with a head kick.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Tupu.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tupu scores with a kick to the body.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu misses with an uppercut
and Jordan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jordan works Tupu's body with a nice hook.
Jordan pushes Tupu away with a front kick.
Joe Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupu misses with an uppercut.
Jordan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tupu misses with a left hand
and Jordan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tupu looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Tupu.
Jordan throws the kick towards the body but Tupu avoids it.
Tupu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tupu blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Jordan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Crunch! Jordan slams his shin into Tupu's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan throws a nice head kick!
Tupu throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupu at a distance.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tupu feints a counter leg kick.
Tupu misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
Jordan is looking to wear down Tupu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tupu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan throws a push kick but Tupu slaps the foot to one side.
Tupu is looking to land body kicks.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Jordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupu.
Jordan takes a swing at Tupu's ribcage but misses.
Tupu looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Jordan.
Tupu ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan. #ROC#
Tupu is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Jordan fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tupu out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE ABSOLUTE
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tronstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tupu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tronstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tronstone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Tupu. Those never looked like landing.
Tupu throws a head kick but Tronstone moves out of range.
Tronstone throws a lazy uppercut
and Tupu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tupu lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Tronstone there.#CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu misses with a wild body shot.
Tronstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tronstone is looking to slow Tupu down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tronstone wants to land a leg kick but Tupu is out of range.
Tupu tests Tronstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tronstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tronstone misses.
Tupu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tronstone walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Tronstone misses with a hook. Tupu ducked under it nicely.
Tronstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tupu connects with an inside leg kick.
Tronstone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tronstone staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Tronstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tronstone moves away.
Tronstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tronstone.
Tupu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tronstone.
Tupu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tronstone.
Tupu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tronstone rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tronstone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tronstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tronstone.
Tupu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Tronstone catches Tupu right on the button with a cross.
Tronstone throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Tupu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tronstone is out of range and Tupu settles back down.
The fighters circling - Tupu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tronstone moves out of range of the body kick from Tupu.
Tronstone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tronstone misses with a hook.
Tronstone cracks a nice hook into Tupu's ribs.
Tronstone works Tupu's body with a nice hook.
Tupu looks winded!
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tronstone.
Tupu walks into a jab.
Tronstone misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tupu misses.
Tronstone slips under a jab.
Tupu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tronstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tronstone lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Tupu takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Tupu.
Tronstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupu.
Tupu checks a leg kick.
Tronstone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tupu.
Tupu throws a head kick but Tronstone moves out of range.
Tronstone throws a big shot that misses.
Tronstone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tupu counters with a straight right hand.
Tronstone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tronstone misses with a left hand
and Tupu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tronstone throws out the jab.
Tupu looks to throw the jab but Tronstone is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupu.
Tronstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tronstone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tronstone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tronstone ducks under a wild hook from Tupu.
Tronstone on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Tronstone misses the jab.
Tupu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tronstone.
Tupu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Tupu.
Tupu throws a head kick but Tronstone moves out of range.
Tupu misses with a head kick.
Tupu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tronstone connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Tupu misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupu. #TD2#
Tupu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tronstone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tronstone 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.
Tronstone is controlling Tupu's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupu trying to control but Tronstone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Poto Tupu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Tupu checks a leg kick.
Tronstone connects with the punch.
Tronstone throws a body punch but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu misses the shot to the body.
Tronstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupu moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tupu.
Tronstone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tupu.#CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupu.
Some wild striking there from Tronstone.
Tronstone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tronstone avoids the head kick by Tupu.
Tupu looks to land a body kick but Tronstone moved away.
Tronstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupu has time to react.#T1#
A big left from Tupu misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tronstone.
Tronstone scores with a sloppy right hand. Tupu should have avoided that one.
Tronstone digs a good hook to Tupu's body.
Tronstone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tronstone can pounce on him.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tronstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Tronstone moves away from the strike by Tupu.
Tronstone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tronstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupu misses with an uppercut. Tronstone saw that one coming.
Tupu throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronstone cracks Tupu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tronstone misses with a low kick.
Tupu slips a straight right by Tronstone.#T2#
Tupu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tronstone.
Tupu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tronstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ike Tronstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tronstone throws a big shot that misses.
Tronstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tronstone.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Tupu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tupu.
Tupu throws a right hand that misses
and Tronstone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tupu is breathing heavily.
Tronstone throws out a powerful jab.
Tronstone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupu misses with a left hand
and Tronstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tronstone. That's going to slow Tupu down.
Tronstone swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Tupu takes one on the button.
Tupu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tronstone can pounce on him.
Tronstone scores with a jab. Tupu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupu throws out a loose jab but Tronstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tronstone thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Tronstone drops Tupu with a beautiful combination! Tupu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tronstone is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Tupu is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Poto Tupu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice sprawl there from Tronstone as Tupu shoots in.
Tupu is still on wobbly legs! Can Tronstone finish him?
Tronstone weaves into range and cracks Tupu right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Tupu goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tronstone is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Tronstone!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike Tronstone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 2348 p4p, 69 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 301 p4p, 41 weight class). Tupu comes into the arena with Youth Of The Nation blaring out of the sound system. Galanos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos fails with a takedown attempt.
Galanos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu drives through with a takedown into Galanos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupu (2) vs (0) Galanos
Tupu wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Tupu content to stall in guard here.
Galanos wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Tupu tries to pass.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Tupu postures up.
Tupu controlling from the top position.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupu'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.
Tupu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking for a triangle but Tupu pushes his legs off easily.
Tupu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galanos pulls Tupu in to control the position.
Tupu won't allow Galanos to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Galanos trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tupu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Tupu is very close to passing his half guard.
Tupu trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Tupu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tupu prevents Galanos from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupu pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galanos wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tupu trying to control from half guard but Galanos is working away.
Galanos wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Galanos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupu (2) vs (4) Galanos
Tupu tries to escape the position.
Tupu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos tries to control but Tupu wriggling away.
Tupu working to try and regain half guard.
Tupu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tupu is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Tupu tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tupu is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Tupu is trying to escape the mount.
Galanos looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Galanos tries to control but Tupu wriggling away.
Tupu tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Tupu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tupu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying is best to control the position here.
Galanos is just content to waste time from the top position. Tupu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu controlling Galanos's posture.
Galanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanos has managed to get both his arms back between Tupu's legs - danger averted.
Tupu 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.
Tupu is trying to keep Galanos in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galanos defends it easily.
Tupu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tupu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupu has Galanos pulled in close to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Galanos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tupu looking for a guillotine here but Galanos defends easily.
Tupu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupu, not yet.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupu is retaining full guard.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Tupu trying to control the position here.
Tupu 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu working a defensive guard here.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 4 to 2.
Hero Galanos is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Hero Galanos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 290 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 2354 p4p, 68 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin pushes Tupu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fokin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupu prevents it.
Tupu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fokin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupu has clasped his hands together around Fokin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (0) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu is trying to get an arm triangle but Fokin is defending well.
Tupu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Tupu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fokin is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
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.
Fokin stops Tupu from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fokin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu wants to get back to full guard but Fokin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (5) vs (4) Tupu
Fokin has control of an arm but Tupu manages to advance to Fokin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fokin (5) vs (8) Tupu
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tupu 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.
Tupu keeps control of the position as Fokin tries to break free.
Tupu wants to control but Fokin manages to buck him off and is now in Tupu's guard! Nice work there by Fokin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (7) vs (8) Tupu
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is pulling down on Fokin's head to control his posture.
Tupu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupu, not yet.
Fokin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
Tupu 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.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (7) vs (10) Tupu
Fokin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tupu passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fokin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tupu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fokin looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fokin is not content to let Tupu control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (13) Tupu
Fokin can't escape the position.
Fokin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tupu trying to mount his opponent but Fokin defends it.
Tupu is trying to control the action in half guard but Fokin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fokin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tupu trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tupu is trying to control the action in half guard but Fokin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fokin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fokin gets back to full guard.
Fokin is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to improve his position but instead Tupu has moved into half guard.
Tupu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (16) Tupu
Tupu wants to control the pace but Fokin is squirming around nicely.
Fokin is trying to escape the mount but Tupu keeps good control and instead manages to take Fokin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (7) vs (19) Tupu
Tupu has his arm under Fokin's chin here. Game over son! Tupu squeezes tightly and Fokin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Poto Tupu!
A relieved looking Poto Tupu 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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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 673 p4p, 77 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 2354 p4p, 68 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Poto Tupu enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nick Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fjera dives in and grabs Tupu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupu pushes down on Fjera's head and hops out.
Tupu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fjera avoids it really well and circles away.
Tupu fails to land the takedown.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupu swivels and escapes.
Fjera stuffs the takedown.
Nick Fjera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poto Tupu.
Tupu gets caught flat footed, as Fjera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (0) Tupu
Tupu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera controlling from the top position.
Fjera trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fjera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera preventing the sweep.
Fjera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fjera 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.
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupu, not yet.
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fjera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fjera controls the pace.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Tupu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Tupu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Fjera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fjera postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera slips nicely into half guard.
Tupu is in trouble now - Fjera has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (5) vs (0) Tupu
Tupu can't escape the position.
Fjera looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controlling from the full mount.
Tupu is controlling an arm, preventing Fjera from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fjera prevents Tupu from getting the reversal.
Tupu regains half guard.
Fjera is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fjera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tupu gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Fjera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Tupu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
Tupu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fjera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to improve his position but instead Fjera has moved into half guard.
Fjera trying to control from half guard but Tupu is working away.
Tupu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (5) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Tupu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pulls Tupu in close to prevent any damage.
Tupu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fjera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tupu is now in half guard.
Fjera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tupu is looking to stall here but Fjera recovers full guard.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to control.
Tupu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tupu pushing down on Fjera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fjera keeps working.
Tupu is looking to advance position but Fjera won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fjera's thigh. Fjera counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tupu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (5) vs (5) Tupu
Tupu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Fjera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Tupu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Tupu wins on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Poto Tupu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 2341 p4p, 79 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 192 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tupu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Youth Of The Nation. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Forclit moves into the clinch.
Tupu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Forclit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tupu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupu (2) vs (0) Forclit
Forclit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tupu uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (5) vs (0) Forclit
Forclit holding on.
Tupu taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tupu (7) vs (0) Forclit
Tupu looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit tries to reverse the position but Tupu maintains control.
Tupu looking to control but Forclit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Forclit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forclit is squirming around, avoiding Tupu's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupu'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Forclit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupu (7) vs (2) Forclit
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Forclit from controlling successfully.
Forclit passes Tupu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tupu wants to get back to full guard.
Forclit 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.
Tupu is looking to control Forclit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupu avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tupu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Forclit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupu (9) vs (2) Forclit
Tupu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (12) vs (2) Forclit
Forclit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tupu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tupu (14) vs (2) Forclit
Forclit is working to get back to half guard.
Tupu content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to take his opponent's back but Forclit doesn't allow it.
Forclit gets back to half guard.
Forclit is trying to maintain the position but Tupu is very close to passing his half guard.
Tupu trying to control from half guard but Forclit is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (17) vs (2) Forclit
Tupu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Forclit turns into him and now he's in Tupu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupu (17) vs (4) Forclit
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupu, not yet.
Forclit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (17) vs (7) Forclit
Tupu struggling a bit here.
Tupu gets back to half guard.
Tupu won't allow Forclit to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu trying to hold on to Forclit's head to control him but Forclit postures up.
Tupu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Forclit stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Forclit wants to pass the guard but Tupu is keeping the position.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment.
Forclit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupu looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupu (19) vs (7) Forclit
Forclit can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Forclit is defending well.
Forclit tries to get to full guard but Tupu has control of the leg.
Tupu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Forclit is trying to maintain the position but Tupu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to work for an arm triangle but Forclit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forclit actively working from the bottom here.
Forclit wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy.
Tupu 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.
Forclit works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Forclit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tupu looking to sit in guard and control but Forclit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupu (19) vs (9) Forclit
Forclit wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Forclit 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.
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying to keep Forclit in close.
Forclit tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupu is retaining full guard.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tupu keeping full guard, as Forclit tries to pass.
Forclit trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Forclit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Forclit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupu (21) vs (9) Forclit
Forclit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tupu defends well.
Tupu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Forclit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tupu defends well.
Tupu controlling from the top position.
Tupu pushing down on Forclit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu seems to be looking for submissions.
Forclit wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Forclit is looking to improve his position.
Tupu wants to free his trapped foot but Forclit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Forclit wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Forclit is staying active underneath Tupu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Tupu 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.
Tupu uses his free foot to push down on Forclit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forclit. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (24) vs (9) Forclit
Forclit is looking to improve his position but Tupu isn't that keen on the idea.
Tupu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Forclit tries to lock up and control but Tupu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Forclit regains half guard.
Tupu is thwarting Forclit's attempts to control the position.
Forclit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Tupu seems content to control.
Tupu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (27) vs (9) Forclit
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forclit has given up his back here. Will Tupu look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Tupu (30) vs (9) Forclit
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupu takes the fight on points by 30 to 9.
An out of breath Poto Tupu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 13203 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 2328 p4p, 79 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tupu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kimura defends well and Tupu ends up having to push Kimura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kimura darts in and clinches Tupu up against the cage.
Tupu lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Tupu
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Tupu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Tupu pushes his legs off easily.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Tupu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Kimura wants to control but Tupu passes easily into half guard.
Tupu is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Tupu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura wants to control but Tupu is keeping him busy.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu manages to get to full guard.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to control.
Tupu working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tupu holds on and takes a little breather.
Tupu looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tupu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu manages to get to full guard.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Tupu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to control.
Tupu can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura is keen to just control but Tupu is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tupu wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tupu is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Tupu working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (4) Tupu
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
Tupu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupu pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Tupu is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Tupu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (6) vs (8) Tupu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu mounts Kimura! Really nice guard pass there!
Tupu controlling from the full mount.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Tupu's attempts to control the action.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tupu tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Tupu maintains control.
Tupu avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
Tupu wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Tupu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tupu fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Tupu controlling the position easily from mount.
Tupu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tupu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Tupu content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tupu pushes him away.
Tupu controlling his opponent.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tupu postures up.
Tupu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura tries to hold on but Tupu postures up.
Tupu fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura prevents Tupu from taking his back.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Tupu has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (6) vs (11) Tupu
Kimura tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tupu controlling the positon.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tupu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tupu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tupu's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (11) Tupu
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Tupu is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupu wins on points by 11 to 8.
An out of breath Poto Tupu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
gc 165
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Basaev misses with a wild body shot.
Tupu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Basaev checks a low kick from Tupu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupu.
Tupu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Basaev defending well as Tupu loads up on a big left hand.
Tupu lands a nice hook to Basaev's body. Basaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Basaev looks to land a body kick but Tupu moved away.
A little jabbing left from Tupu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Basaev, as that shot connected.
Tupu swings for the body but Basaev moves out of range.
Basaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tupu throws a sloppy head kick and Basaev moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev lands with a shot to the body.
Basaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupu, right into the meat.
Basaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Basaev.
Basaev ducks right into an uppercut from Tupu. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.#T1#
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
Tupu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Basaev swings for the body but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupu misses with a head kick.
Tupu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Basaev throws a body kick that misses.
Tupu avoids the body shot from Basaev.
Basaev misses the shot to the body.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupu misses with a body punch
and Basaev counters with a straight right hand.
Basaev misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Tupu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Basaev blocks the body kick.
Tupu lands a really nice looking cross but Basaev seems unphased.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupu throws a lazy uppercut
and Basaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Tupu.
Tupu staying out of range there.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Basaev.
Basaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Basaev is looking to wear down Tupu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tupu lands a lovely overhand right.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupu walks into a jab.
Basaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupu.
Tupu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Basaev.
Tupu lands a slapping body shot.
Basaev avoids the head kick by Tupu.
An attempted straight right counter from Basaev misses the target.
Tupu throws a wild body kick that Basaev sees coming a mile off.
Basaev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab by Basaev.
Basaev misses with a hook.#T3#
Basaev looks to land a right hand but Tupu moved out of range.
Tupu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basaev manages to avoid it.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tupu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Basaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Tupu.
Basaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Tupu.
Basaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Basaev blocks the low kick.
Tupu misses with a hook.
Basaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basaev manages to avoid it.
Basaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Basaev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Basaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupu.
Nice defenses there by Tupu.
Basaev stuns Tupu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tupu throws a jab when Basaev was well out of range.
Basaev blocks the body kick.
Basaev misses with an uppercut.
Tupu throws a head kick but Basaev moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Basaev.
Tupu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tupu with a nice cross.
Basaev misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tupu! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupu.
It looks like Basaev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tupu misses with a wild body shot.
Basaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupu throws a wild body kick that Basaev sees coming a mile off.
It appears Basaev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupu takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Basaev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it.
Reed Basaev is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Tupu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tupu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Basaev is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tupu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Basaev has worked his arm free - good work by Basaev!
#SUB2#
Tupu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Basaev can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Tupu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Basaev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tupu but great work by Basaev.
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Basaev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tupu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Basaev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tupu can't escape the position.
Tupu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tupu can't escape the position.
Tupu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Tupu is pressing down on Basaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Basaev wants to stand but Tupu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tupu 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.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Basaev's guard. #REVB#
Basaev trying to control the position here.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Basaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tupu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poto Tupu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Basaev scores with a jab to the head.
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it.
Tupu misses with a hook.
Tupu lands a jab to Basaev's midsection.
Tupu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupu misses with a low kick as Basaev jumps back.
A head kick misses from Tupu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Basaev.
Tupu ducks under a wild hook from Basaev.
Tupu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Basaev momentarily.
Basaev takes a swing at Tupu's ribcage but misses.
Basaev leaves Tupu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Tupu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Basaev's hands.
Tupu throws a leg kick
letting Basaev counter with a right hand.
Basaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Basaev scores with a kick to the body.
Tupu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Basaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Basaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Basaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Basaev lands the left hand.
A low kick from Tupu is predictable there
and Basaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Tupu is rocked!
Tupu blocks a head kick by Basaev.
Tupu is still on wobbly legs! Can Basaev finish him?
Tupu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tupu circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Basaev. Tupu falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Basaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Basaev!
A victorious Reed Basaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gc 158
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Chimaera pushes Tupu up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupu.
Chimaera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupu is defending well for now.
Tupu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupu misses with a body punch.
Chimaera misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaera looking to throw knees to the head but Tupu is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tupu. #BC#
Tupu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupu scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Chimaera moves into the clinch.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tupu wants to break free but Chimaera has control.
Chimaera lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Tupu blocks with his arms.
Chimaera presses Tupu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Chimaera.
Chimaera working Tupu over with knees to the body.
Chimaera missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Tupu breaks the clinch.
Chimaera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Tupu misses with a hook.
Tupu misses the shot to the body.
Tupu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera connects with a jab.#CL2#
Chimaera darts in and clinches Tupu up against the cage.
Chimaera lands a body shot.
Chimaera tries a body shot but Tupu blocks it.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Chimaera connects with a knee to the head.
Chimaera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tupu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupu is breathing heavily.
Chimaera lands with a light punch inside.
Chimaera prevents a body shot from Tupu.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupu.
Tupu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tupu tries to circle away but Chimaera has him pinned against the cage.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head. #T2##BC#
Tupu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Chimaera.
Chimaera staying out of range there.
Tupu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chimaera scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Chimaera clinches with his opponent.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Tupu.
Tupu blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Tupu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chimaera regains guard.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimaera is keeping the position for now.
Chimaera wants to stand but Tupu is controlling the position.
Tupu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chimaera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tupu is controlling him.
Tupu tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaera is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tupu wants to control from the top but Chimaera keeps moving.
Tupu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chimaera is trying to stand up here but Tupu is controlling him well. #SUB#
Tupu seems to be working for a kimura but Chimaera defends the submission attempt.
Chimaera is trying to stand up here but Tupu is controlling him well. #ES2#
Chimaera has one foot on Tupu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chimaera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chimaera misses with a looping left.
Tupu thows a body kick. Chimaera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaera. #T4#
Tupu throws an overhand right that lands on Chimaera's shoulder, as Chimaera tries to avoid the shot.
Chimaera tries to clinch but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaera fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Tupu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupu takes a swing at Chimaera's ribcage but misses.
Tupu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupu tries to work over Chimaera's front leg with a kick but Chimaera checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimaera lands a head kick!
Chimaera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tupu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chimaera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tupu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera wants to clinch.
Chimaera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poto Tupu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Chimaera.
Chimaera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Chimaera finds it's way through Tupu's defenses.
Tupu throws a leg kick but Chimaera moved away.
Chimaera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chimaera scores with a nice strike.
Tupu throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaera moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Chimaera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chimaera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chimaera defending well as Tupu loads up on a big left hand.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTupu.
Chimaera swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Tupu drives through with a takedown into Chimaera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupu looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Chimaera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tupu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The Chimaera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupu lands with a left to the head.
Tupu working aggressively here.
Tupu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards. #T1#
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tupu avoids it.
Chimaera tries to work over Tupu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Tupu - that landed with a thud.
Chimaera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupu's face.
Tupu tries to score a body lock takedown but Chimaera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chimaera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chimaera fails to land.
Chimaera trying to land knees to the body.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupu.
#BC#
Tupu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupu misses with a wild body shot.
Tupu throws a head kick but Chimaera moves out of range.
Tupu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chimaera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Tupu feints and as Chimaera raises his hands in defense, Tupu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tupu tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaera is retaining full guard.
Tupu prevents Chimaera from getting back to his feet.
Tupu pushing down on Chimaera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chimaera looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Tupu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chimaera is trying to stand up here but Tupu is controlling him well.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaera is staying active underneath Tupu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chimaera tries to kick Tupu off but Tupu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poto Tupu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tupu is working for a kimura but Chimaera is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tupu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chimaera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tupu.
Chimaera pushes Tupu off looking to stand but Tupu dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##ES2#
Chimaera kicks Tupu off and gets back to his feet.
Chimaera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chimaera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupu walks into a left hand.
Chimaera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chimaera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chimaera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera is looking to clinch.
Chimaera connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Chimaera lands a big head kick that sends Tupu tumbling to the mat! Chimaera takes a step backwards and waves Tupu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Tupu is rocked!#CUT2#
Poto Tupu's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera tries to clinch but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Tupu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chimaera pinned against the cage. Chimaera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chimaera unleashes a big counter combination but Tupu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chimaera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tupu circles away.
Tupu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poto Tupu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupu.
Tupu misses with a lunging right hand
and Chimaera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Chimaera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Tupu manages to break the clinch.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Chimaera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tupu doesn't seem phased though.
Chimaera throws a leg kick but Tupu checks it.
Tupu misses the shot to the body.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poto Tupu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chimaera connects with a high kick.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Chimaera clinches.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Tupu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chimaera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chimaera avoids the head kick by Tupu.
Tupu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Tupu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Chimaera.
Tupu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chimaera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chimaera has time to react.
Tupu defending well as Chimaera loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tupu takes a swing at Chimaera's ribcage but misses.
Tupu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chimaera was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupu.
A little jabbing left from Chimaera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chimaera's sensitive parts.
Chimaera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chimaera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tupu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chimaera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chimaera wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Chimaera there.
Tupu is looking to wear down Chimaera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tupu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chimaera moves to clinch but Tupu breaks away
and Tupu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupu lands a slapping body shot.
Tupu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poto Tupu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chimaera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chimaera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tupu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera has Tupu pressed against the cage, preventing Tupu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tupu managing to block the knees to the body from Chimaera.
Chimaera lands a left hand.
Chimaera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupu backwards.
Chimaera looking to throw knees to the head but Tupu is blocking nicely.
Chimaera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Tupu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tupu seems to have got his legs back now.
Chimaera prevents Tupu from breaking the clinch.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Tupu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards.
Chimaera landing knees to the body.
Tupu is working for takedown but Chimaera is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poto Tupu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tupu prevents a body shot from Chimaera. #T3#
Tupu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chimaera lands a right hand.
Tupu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tupu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chimaera's elbow.
Tupu has a couple of punches blocked by Chimaera.
Chimaera lands a nice knee to the body.
Chimaera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chimaera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupu backwards.
Tupu misses with a body punch.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chimaera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Chimaera lands with a left to the head.
Chimaera blocks an elbow strike.
Tupu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chimaera looking to throw knees to the head but Tupu is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Tupu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Chimaera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tupu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Tupu misses with the head strike.
Tupu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chimaera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera misses with a body punch.
Chimaera with a knee to the head.
Tupu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chimaera lands with a left to the head.
Tupu avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Tupu blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Tupu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chimaera pushes Tupu off looking to stand but Tupu dives back in and keeps control.
Tupu moves into full mount! Chimaera won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Tupu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chimaera is surviving well by controlling Tupu's body position as best he can.
The Chimaera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chimaera is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Chimaera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chimaera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Chimaera!
A very excited looking The Chimaera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
gc153
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Slevin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupu.
We've been hearing reports that Tupu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tupu throws the left hand but Slevin avoids the punch easily.
Tupu loads up on a big right hand but Slevin slips the punch.
Tupu moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupu.
Tupu throws a head kick but Slevin moves out of range.
Tupu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Slevin.
Slevin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slevin connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slevin scores with a decent looking hook.
Tupu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Tupu.
Tupu looks to throw the jab but Slevin is out of range.
Slevin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupu with a body shot.
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slevin.
Tupu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Slevin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tupu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Slevin is rocked!
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slevin.
A head kick misses from Tupu.
Slevin scores with a hook to the body. Tupu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupu looks to score with a jab to the body but Slevin is just out of range.
Slevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupu.
Tupu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slevin missing with a left hand there. Tupu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupu slips a jab from Slevin.
Tupu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slevin lands a jab to the head.
Slevin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slevin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupu throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slevin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slevin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Slevin missing with a left hand there. Tupu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slevin checks a leg kick nicely.
Slevin lands a nice hook to Tupu's body. Tupu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slevin with a jab.#CUT2#
Poto Tupu's cut is getting worse.
Slevin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slevin jabs at Tupu's body.
Slevin ducks under a wild hook from Tupu.
Slevin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tupu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupu scores with a jab to the head.
Slevin scores with a body shot.
Tupu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Slevin counter with a right hand.
Tupu takes one to the chin there.
Tupu misses with a body kick.
Tupu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slevin.#T3#
Slevin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slevin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupu misses with a kick to the body.
Slevin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Tupu sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Slevin to the ground! Tupu dives into full mount looking to finish!
Slevin is still in real trouble! Can Tupu finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slevin has given up his back. Will we see Tupu going for some submissions?
Slevin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Tupu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Slevin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Slevin seems to have recovered his senses.
Tupu has the hooks in. Slevin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Slevin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tupu's guard. Nice work there by Slevin.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Slevin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slevin has managed to get both his arms back between Tupu's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin content to stall in guard here.
Slevin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slevin stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tupu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slevin is defending well. Tupu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slevin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tupu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poto Tupu!
After winning the bout, Poto Tupu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
gc150.5
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Tupu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Tupu.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Slevin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupu.
Slevin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Slevin.
Slevin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tupu.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tupu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Tupu throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Slevin is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Poto Tupu!
A very excited looking Poto Tupu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Tupu takes the fight into the clinch.
Tupu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tupu scores with a shot to the side of Gall's head.
I was talking to Tupu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Tupu breaks the clinch.
Tupu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gall looks winded!
Gall walks into a stiff left hand from Tupu.
Gall is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tupu Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gall is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Poto Tupu!
Poto Tupu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tupu scores with a sloppy right hand. Gall should have avoided that one.
Gall looks winded!
Tupu scores with a head kick. Gall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD#
Tupu connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gall to the floor! Tupu dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupu uses his free foot to push down on Gall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gall.
Tupu controlling the position easily from mount.
Tupu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Tupu looking to isolate an arm here. Gall doesn't see it coming and as Tupu extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tupu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poto Tupu!
A very excited looking Poto Tupu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gall looks winded!
Gall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Glen Gall has been cut.
Gall leaves his chin hanging out and Tupu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gall crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Poto Tupu!
A victorious Poto Tupu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Pentacost misses.
A big left from Pentacost misses.
Tupu misses with a kick to the body.
Tupu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentacost throws out the jab.
Tupu looks for a takedown but Pentacost sprawls well.
Tupu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentacost.
Tupu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentacost works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Pentacost lands with a nice body punch.
Pentacost avoids the head kick by Tupu.
Pentacost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Tupu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pentacost is trying to defend but Tupu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pentacost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupu's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupu is in bad spot here.
Tupu is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Tupu buck him off.
Pentacost controlling well, preventing Tupu from escaping the position.
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Tupu buck him off.
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Tupu tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tupu tries to escape the position.
Tupu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling from mount.
Pentacost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Tupu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Tupu right now.
Tupu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pentacost's guard. Nice work there by Tupu.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.#T4#
Pentacost can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Pentacost is defending the position. #SUB#
Tupu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pentacost sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Tupu 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.
#SUB#
Tupu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stacker Pentacost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Poto Tupu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pentacost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupu takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Tupu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentacost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentacost throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tupu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentacost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pentacost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupu.
Tupu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentacost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Stacker Pentacost has been cut.
Tupu scores with a hook.
Tupu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupu slips under a jab.
Tupu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentacost connects with a right hand. Tupu shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Tupu.
Tupu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pentacost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown but Pentacost shows good takedown defense.
Pentacost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentacost lands with a cross.
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentacost.
Pentacost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pentacost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Tupu misses its intended target. #TD#
Tupu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tupu showed some decent athleticism there.
Tupu is keen to just control but Pentacost is a slippery customer.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but Pentacost defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Tupu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pentacost has recovered full guard. #T2#
Tupu trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pentacost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pentacost throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Tupu moves out of range.
Pentacost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tupu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pentacost.
The crowd cheers as Tupu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pentacost doesn't seem phased though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pentacost. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tupu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pentacost to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Tupu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tupu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentacost lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Pentacost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu is looking to clinch but Pentacost is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentacost. Pentacost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentacost.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentacost as he jumps to the side.
Pentacost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tupu fails with the takedown
and Pentacost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poto Tupu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentacost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Tupu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentacost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tupu moves out of range as Pentacost throws a body kick.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentacost defending well as Tupu loads up on a big left hand.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Pentacost throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tupu counter with a right hand.
Pentacost tests Tupu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Tupu misses.
Despite the aggression on Pentacost's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu connects with a right hand. Pentacost shakes it off.#ROC#
Pentacost is rocked!
Pentacost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pentacost misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Pentacost finds it's way through Tupu's defenses.
Pentacost lands with a good body shot.
Pentacost tries to clinch up.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentacost lands a big head kick that sends Tupu to the canvas! Pentacost follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stacker Pentacost!
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
USFC 138
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Muller moves out of range as Tupu throws a body kick.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupu throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tupu misses with a body punch.
Tupu lands a shoulder strike.
Tupu swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tupu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Tupu's ribcage.
Tupu looks winded!
Nice elbow from Muller.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupu avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Tupu takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tupu's defenses.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Tupu in his tracks for a moment.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Tupu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Tupu misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tupu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tupu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Tupu's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Tupu takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Poto Tupu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Tupu tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Tupu won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Tupu blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocking some punches.
Tupu tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Tupu takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupu's face.
#CUT#
Poto Tupu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tupu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tupu tries to score a body lock takedown but Muller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muller scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupu's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Poto Tupu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bresnar.
Bresnar is looking for the big counter here.
Tupu cracks Bresnar with a good jab.
Bresnar avoids the body shot from Tupu.
Bresnar staying out of range there.
Bresnar connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bresnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bresnar jabs Tupu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bresnar is just out of range.
Tupu throws the left hand but Bresnar avoids the punch easily.
Bresnar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bresnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupu.
Bresnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupu.
Tupu misses with a looping left.
Bresnar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupu momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bresnar scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Tupu swings for the body but Bresnar moves out of range.
Tupu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bresnar in his tracks.
A big left from Tupu misses.
As Tupu backs off Bresnar throws a huge counter combo but Tupu manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Bresnar lands a left and a right that sends Tupu crashing to the canvas! Bresnar dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Tupu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bresnar postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Tupu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bresnar around the waist but Bresnar pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bresnar is the winner by TKO! Bresnar jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lock Bresnar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lock Bresnar made sure he mentioned Underworld Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Loveladdy throws a series of punches but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Loveladdy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupu scores with the left hand. Loveladdy knows he should have avoided that one.
Loveladdy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Tupu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loveladdy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tupu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupu with a jab.
Loveladdy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupu throws out the jab.
Loveladdy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Loveladdy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tupu's head.
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Tupu.
Loveladdy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupu. Loveladdy shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupu throws an off balance right hand
and Loveladdy counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Tupu misses.
Loveladdy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Tupu throws a jab but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Tupu throws a right hand that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupu thinking.
Loveladdy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupu dips to his left and cracks Loveladdy with an uppercut!
Loveladdy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Tupu misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loveladdy, right into the meat.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loveladdy counters with a left and a right that stings Tupu.
A cross from Loveladdy lands.
Tupu connects with a crisp jab.
Tupu throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tupu scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Loveladdy is rocked!
Tupu throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Tupu misses the body punch
and Loveladdy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupu. That snapped Loveladdy's head back.
Oh Loveladdy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loveladdy lands with a big left! Tupu is wobbled badly! Loveladdy comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tupu to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eagle Loveladdy!
An out of breath Eagle Loveladdy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
POWERS 56
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Tupu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahman is looking to slow Tupu down with leg kicks.
Rahman misses with a head kick.
Rahman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tupu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupu's head. #CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Rahman 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.
Tupu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Tupu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahman scores with a leg kick.
Rahman throws a hook but Tupu blocks it.
Tupu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throwing a counter right hand but Tupu manages to avoid it.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupu throws a low kick but Rahman avoids it.
Tupu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupu lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rahman but Rahman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##KD2#
Tupu lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rahman sprawling to the canvas. Tupu follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rahman hang on? #ROC2#
Rahman is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Rahman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tupu is looking for a kimura but Rahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tupu to get the leverage.
Tupu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rahman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tupu has taken his back.
#SUB2#
Tupu has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rahman! Can he survive? No! He's out! Tupu gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Poto Tupu!
A victorious Poto Tupu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mujibur Rahman had this to say: 'Nekst time mi cut you, cut you baaad!'.
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Event:
PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Rahman tries to clinch but Tupu is having none of it.
Rahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahman's head backwards.
Tupu throws a nice head kick!
Tupu checks a leg kick.
Tupu slips under a jab.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman thumps Tupu with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Tupu.
Rahman misses with a low kick.
Tupu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tupu looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Rahman throws a big counter combination but Tupu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupu looks for a takedown but Rahman sprawls well.
Tupu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Rahman lands an elbow just above Tupu 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Tupu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupu blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman lands a damaging elbow.
Tupu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman lands an elbow inside that Tupu shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Rahman lands an elbow just above Tupu 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Rahman lands an elbow inside that Tupu shrugs off. #ROC#
Tupu is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Poto Tupu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tupu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Tupu is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?#CUT#
Poto Tupu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rahman pushes Tupu against the cage. Rahman is working some dirty boxing. Rahman pushes off with a quick right hook! Tupu goes down! Tupu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rahman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mujibur Rahman!
Mujibur Rahman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PFC 49
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Tupu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiroo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Shiroo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiroo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiroo is stalling in the full guard.
Tupu 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.
Tupu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shiroo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Tupu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Shiroo'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.
Shiroo keeping full guard, as Tupu tries to pass.
Shiroo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Shiroo looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiroo, not yet.
Shiroo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tupu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shiroo defends well.
Shiroo stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Shiroo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shiroo won't allow Tupu to sweep him here.
Tupu is still trying to improve position.
Shiroo advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiroo tries to advance to mount but Tupu denies him. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tupu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shiroo's best efforts.
Shiroo is thwarting Tupu's attempts to control the position.
Tupu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shiroo wants to pass the guard but Tupu is keeping the position.
Shiroo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tupu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shiroo defends it easily.
Shiroo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tupu's guard.
Shiroo is pressing down on Tupu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupu is holding on for now.
Tupu moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Tupu is looking for a triangle here but Shiroo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tupu gets back to half guard.
Shiroo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shiroo trying to control from half guard but Tupu is working away.
Tupu wants to improve his position but Shiroo is controlling well.
Shiroo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Tupu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shiroo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tupu 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.
Shiroo is looking to stall here but Tupu recovers full guard.
Shiroo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tupu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shiroo has passed into half guard!
Shiroo trying to mount his opponent but Tupu defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shiroo slips under a jab from Tupu.
Shiroo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupu on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Shiroo moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiroo sizes up Tupu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupu lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Tupu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiroo.
Tupu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tupu throws a body punch but Shiroo moves out of range.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Shiroo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shiroo moves out of range as Tupu strikes.
Nice defenses there by Shiroo.
Shiroo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupu.
Shiroo takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupu scores with a decent looking hook.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Shiroo lands the left hand.
Tupu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Tupu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shiroo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tupu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shiroo manages to get back to half guard.
Tupu tries to pass to full mount but Shiroo defends it.
Shiroo tries to get to full guard but Tupu has control of the leg.
Shiroo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shiroo.
Tetsuya Shiroo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tupu has gone for a leg lock! Shiroo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tupu's guard.#REVR#
Shiroo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Shiroo trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Shiroo is really struggling to control Tupu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shiroo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupu is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tupu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shiroo passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Shiroo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tupu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shiroo passes into side control!#T3#
Shiroo is looking to take a break and control but Tupu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiroo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tupu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shiroo's best efforts.
Shiroo wants to pass to mount but Tupu is defending the position.
Tupu wants to improve his position but Shiroo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Shiroo is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tupu actively working from the bottom here.
Tupu is not content to let Shiroo control the position.
Shiroo uses his free foot to push down on Tupu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tupu.
Shiroo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupu is looking to escape.
Shiroo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tetsuya Shiroo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shiroo avoids the body shot from Tupu.
Poto Tupu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Tupu.
Shiroo with a jab.
Tupu jabs Shiroo right on the nose. Shiroo blinks but takes it well.
Shiroo looks to land a body kick but Tupu moved away.
A little jabbing left from Tupu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupu misses with a combination
and Shiroo counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Tupu is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tupu! But no joy.
Tupu looks to land a combination but Shiroo avoids it well.
Shiroo catches Tupu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shiroo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiroo.
#T1#
Tupu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiroo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shiroo blocks a head kick by Tupu.
Shiroo thuds a left hand into Tupu's body.
Tupu loads up on a big right hand but Shiroo slips the punch.
Good shot there by Shiroo.#CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shiroo.
Shiroo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shiroo misses with a hook. Tupu ducked under it nicely.
Tupu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Shiroo cracks Tupu with a big right hand and Tupu goes down!#ROC#
Tupu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiroo trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Tupu is still in real trouble! Can Shiroo finish him?
Shiroo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shiroo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Shiroo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiroo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tupu trying to remain calm as Shiroo controls from the top position.
Tupu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shiroo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tupu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tupu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Tupu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poto Tupu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Shiroo works his way into side control. #SUB#
Shiroo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tupu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shiroo trying to control but Tupu postures up.
Shiroo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shiroo.
Shiroo is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up. #T3#
Shiroo 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.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shiroo is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up. #SUB2#
Tupu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shiroo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tupu, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tupu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shiroo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shiroo's guard. #REVB##T4#
Tupu wants to control from the top but Shiroo keeps moving.
Shiroo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupu is one step ahead there.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Tetsuya Shiroo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shiroo looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiroo, not yet.
Shiroo is controlling Tupu's posture.
Tupu trying to control but Shiroo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shiroo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
Tetsuya Shiroo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 46
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tupu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Poroshenko throws out a counter right but Tupu avoids it with no problem.
Tupu throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Tupu is looking for a sweep.
Poroshenko working the ground and pound.
Tupu is looking for a sweep.
Poroshenko looks up at the clock and then as Tupu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Poroshenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT2#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu tries to bench press Poroshenko off him but Poroshenko keeps the position.
Tupu is working hard here to advance position.
Tupu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poroshenko's best efforts.
Poroshenko winds up and cracks Tupu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tupu is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poroshenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tupu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Poroshenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Poroshenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poroshenko lands a big elbow. #CUT2#
Poto Tupu's cut is getting worse.
Tupu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tupu regains half guard.
Tupu has hold of Poroshenko's hands but Poroshenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
Jeez, Poto Tupu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ground and pound from Poroshenko.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tupu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Tupu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poroshenko is aware though and is defending well.
Poroshenko wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Poroshenko cracks Tupu with a solid left hand.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Poroshenko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poroshenko won't allow Tupu to sweep him here. #T2#
Poroshenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupu's head.
Tupu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poroshenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tupu trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Tupu advances to half guard. #ES2#
Poroshenko has one foot on Tupu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poroshenko ducks under a wild hook from Tupu.
Tupu misses with a straight left.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupu defends it well.
Tupu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poroshenko.
Tupu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poroshenko moves away.
Poroshenko unleashes a big counter combination but Tupu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tupu throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupu won't be happy with that.
Tupu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poroshenko off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Poroshenko 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!
Poroshenko breaks Tupu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tupu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poroshenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Poroshenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupu is one step ahead there.
Poroshenko wants to stand but Tupu is controlling the position.
Poroshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Poroshenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tupu is controlling him. #T4#
Tupu advances position into side control!#SUB#
Tupu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tupu trying to control the action but Poroshenko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tupu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tupu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petro Poroshenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Poroshenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poroshenko slips a straight right by Tupu.
Poroshenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tupu lands a jab-cross combination.
Tupu throws a right hand that Poroshenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Poroshenko also avoids with ease.
Poroshenko is looking for the big counter here.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Poroshenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tupu throws a body punch but Poroshenko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu misses with a wild combination.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but Tupu avoids it easily.
Tupu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poroshenko.
Tupu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poroshenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupu.
Poroshenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Tupu throws a jab when Poroshenko was well out of range.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poroshenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupu.
Poroshenko wants to counter the offense by Tupu and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poroshenko is defended easily by Tupu.
Tupu misses with a straight left.
Tupu throws a head kick but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but Tupu avoids it easily.
Tupu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poroshenko wants to counter the offense by Tupu and move into the clinch position.
Tupu throws a right hand that Poroshenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Poroshenko also avoids with ease.
Tupu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poroshenko moves away.
Tupu throws a series of punches but Poroshenko avoids them all with ease.
Poroshenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Tupu misses with a looping right.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupu defends it well.#T2#
Tupu throws a sloppy head kick
and Poroshenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poroshenko.
Poto Tupu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Tupu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poroshenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupu throws a lazy right hand but Poroshenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Tupu misses #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poroshenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet.
Tupu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tupu prevents Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Petro Poroshenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Poroshenko is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poroshenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Tupu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poroshenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poroshenko is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tupu stops Poroshenko from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupu misses with a lunging right hand
and Poroshenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupu enables Poroshenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poroshenko is one step ahead there.
Poroshenko pushing down on Tupu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poroshenko lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poto Tupu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poroshenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupu.
As Tupu backs off Poroshenko throws a huge counter combo but Tupu manages to avoid it all.
Tupu misses with a hook. Poroshenko ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Poroshenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tupu connects with a crisp jab.
Tupu looks to land a left hand but Poroshenko moved out of range nicely.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupu throws a right hand that misses
and Poroshenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tupu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poroshenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tupu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu looks to throw the jab but Poroshenko is out of range.
Poroshenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poroshenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupu.
Poroshenko throws out a counter right but Tupu avoids it with no problem.
Tupu thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poroshenko! But no joy.
Tupu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poto Tupu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tupu scores with a body shot.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poroshenko manages to avoid it.
Tupu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Poroshenko.
Tupu looks to land a left hand but Poroshenko moved out of range nicely.
Tupu misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poroshenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Poto Tupu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petro Poroshenko!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Poto Tupu. Puno comes to the cage accompanied by 軍神. Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tupu feints and as Puno raises his hands in defense, Tupu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (0) vs (2) Tupu
Puno trying to control the position.
Tupu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Puno has locked up a guillotine! Puno's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tupu is holding on here and Puno must be using up a lot of energy. Tupu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Puno gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kajun Puno!
A relieved looking Kajun Puno 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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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
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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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adam Wojatzek and Poto Tupu. Wojatzek comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody to Love. Tupu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Youth Of The Nation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Adam Wojatzek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wojatzek darts in and clinches Tupu up against the cage.
Tupu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wojatzek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tupu wants a takedown.
Tupu tries for a takedown but Wojatzek manages to get underhooks.
Adam Wojatzek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poto Tupu.
Wojatzek is looking for a takedown.
Tupu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wojatzek (0) vs (2) Tupu
Wojatzek has Tupu pulled in close to control his posture.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wojatzek is keeping the position for now.
Wojatzek keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Wojatzek'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.
Wojatzek is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Tupu trying to control but Wojatzek is working from the bottom.
Wojatzek pulls Tupu in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojatzek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojatzek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wojatzek wants to sweep here but Tupu controlling him for the moment.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojatzek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojatzek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupu preventing the sweep.
Wojatzek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wojatzek (2) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu 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: Wojatzek (2) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wojatzek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek moves into full guard.
Wojatzek keeping full guard, as Tupu tries to pass.
Wojatzek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wojatzek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wojatzek (4) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Wojatzek from controlling successfully.
Tupu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tupu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojatzek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojatzek tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupu is retaining full guard.
Tupu looking to control.
Wojatzek trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Wojatzek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wojatzek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojatzek is one step ahead there.
Wojatzek wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu 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: Wojatzek (4) vs (6) Tupu
Wojatzek looking for submissions off his back.
Tupu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tupu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek is not content to let Tupu control the position.
Tupu seems to be working for a kimura but Wojatzek defends the submission attempt.
Wojatzek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tupu is working away from the top position though.
Tupu is pressing down on Wojatzek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wojatzek is holding on for now.
Wojatzek wants to improve his position but Tupu is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu 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.
Tupu tries to pass to full mount but Wojatzek defends it.
Tupu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wojatzek (4) vs (9) Tupu
Tupu looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wojatzek (6) vs (9) Tupu
Wojatzek wants to pass the guard but Tupu is keeping the position.
Tupu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wojatzek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wojatzek passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wojatzek (9) vs (9) Tupu
Wojatzek is looking to take a break and control but Tupu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupu tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Wojatzek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tupu has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu gets back to half guard.
Tupu gets full guard.
Wojatzek trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wojatzek stays in close to Tupu's body and controls the position.
Wojatzek won't allow Tupu to sweep him here.
Wojatzek passes Tupu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tupu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wojatzek has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tupu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wojatzek is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tupu pulls down on the head and he's put Wojatzek to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Poto Tupu!
Our winner, Poto Tupu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu and Aran Schmeck. Tupu comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Of The Nation. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupu swivels and escapes.
Tupu gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupu (4) vs (0) Schmeck
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeck is looking for a sweep.
Tupu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schmeck's legs.
Schmeck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schmeck is looking to improve his position.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Schmeck is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schmeck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Schmeck is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck is trying to keep Tupu in close.
Schmeck keeping full guard, as Tupu tries to pass.
Tupu trying to control but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeck is keeping the position for now.
Schmeck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmeck working for submissions but it's allowed Tupu to get to half guard.
Schmeck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Schmeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmeck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tupu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (7) vs (0) Schmeck
Schmeck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tupu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tupu trying to control the action but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck tries to bench press Tupu off him but Tupu keeps the position.
Schmeck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tupu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmeck is looking to reverse the position.
Schmeck wants to control but Tupu postures up.
Schmeck tries to buck Tupu off but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Schmeck is trying to escape and Tupu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Schmeck is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tupu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poto Tupu!
Our winner, Poto Tupu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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