GAMMA: Contenders #98 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Lao Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Culver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lao Jr
vs
Culver

180 cm
30
185 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

181 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Lao Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Culver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Culver clinches.
Lao Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lao Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Culver slows down the pace here.

Lao Jr pulls guard successfully.
Lao Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Culver works over Lao Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Lao Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lao Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lao Jr, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Culver.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao Jr is breathing heavily.
Culver is looking to work some ground and pound but Lao Jr has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Culver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Culver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lao Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Culver.
Culver thows a big elbow that misses.
Culver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lao Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Culver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Culver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Culver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Culver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Culver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lao Jr is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Culver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Culver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Culver thows a big elbow that misses.
Culver connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Culver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lao Jr's head.
Culver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Culver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Culver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Culver distracts Lao Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Lao Jr is rocked!
Culver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Lao Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Culver working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lao Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Culver is working Lao Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Culver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Culver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Culver loads up on a big left hand. Lao Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Culver looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lao Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Culver celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Culver!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguelangel Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jiminez
vs
Stevenson

178 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

179 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguelangel Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stevenson has Jiminez up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevenson blocking some punches.

Jiminez successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiminez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jiminez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jiminez.
Stevenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jiminez swinging wildly here.

Jiminez closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson stops a takedown attempt from Jiminez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguelangel Jiminez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson shoots in but Jiminez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jiminez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stevenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jiminez did well to prevent Stevenson getting side control.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but Jiminez won't allow it.
Jiminez pushes Stevenson off looking to stand but Stevenson dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiminez is staying active underneath Stevenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet.
Jiminez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson stops Jiminez from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jiminez is breathing heavily.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jiminez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson controlling the action here.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson drops an elbow to the side of Jiminez's head.
Stevenson throwing shots but Jiminez is blocking nicely.
Stevenson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Jiminez is rocked!
Stevenson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jiminez quite badly. Jiminez pulls Stevenson in close trying to recover. Stevenson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jiminez on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jiminez doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Stevenson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansatsuken Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Winchester
vs
Ryu

185 cm
28
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
KO power

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansatsuken Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryu shoots in for a takedown but Winchester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Winchester closes the distance and pushes Ryu back into the cage.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Ryu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Winchester regains guard.
Ryu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Winchester wants to stand and escape but Ryu is having none of it.
Ryu advances to half guard.

Ryu is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winchester keeps working.
Ryu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryu wants to free his trapped foot but Winchester is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ryu 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ansatsuken Ryu.
Winchester wants to clinch up but Ryu keeps it at a distance.
Ryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winchester ducks under a wild hook from Ryu.
Winchester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester tries to clinch there but Ryu circles away.
Winchester looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ryu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryu scores with a leg kick.
Ryu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winchester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ryu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winchester moves in looking to clinch but Ryu pushes him off.
Winchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryu throws a sloppy head kick and Winchester moves out of range easily.
Winchester tries to clinch there but Ryu circles away.
Ryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winchester on the side of the head.
Ryu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester tries to clinch but Ryu moves out of range.
Ryu throws a hook but Winchester blocks it.

Winchester gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryu pushing down on Winchester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to get back to his feet.
Ryu wants to free his trapped foot but Winchester is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ryu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Winchester tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ryu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ansatsuken Ryu!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalib Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalib Koscheck has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kattilalaakso
vs
Koscheck

184 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
27
195 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalib Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Kattilalaakso.

It looks like Kalib Koscheck has been cut.

Kattilalaakso clinches with his opponent.
Kattilalaakso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koscheck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koscheck, as that shot connected.
Kattilalaakso tries to clinch

and Koscheck counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koscheck lands some shots froms side control.
Kattilalaakso is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kattilalaakso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koscheck off and has taken his back!
Kattilalaakso throws strikes from the back but Koscheck rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Koscheck.
Kattilalaakso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kattilalaakso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koscheck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kattilalaakso.
Kattilalaakso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koscheck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kattilalaakso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koscheck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kattilalaakso throws a strike but Koscheck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koscheck cracks Kattilalaakso with a solid left hand.
Koscheck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koscheck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kattilalaakso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koscheck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Koscheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kattilalaakso looking for a guillotine here but Koscheck defends easily.
Kattilalaakso controls Koscheck momentarily but Koscheck frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koscheck wants to control from the top but Kattilalaakso keeps moving.
Koscheck lands a couple of digs.
Koscheck chips away with some ground and pound.
Kattilalaakso wants to sweep but no luck.
Koscheck chips away with some ground and pound.
Koscheck looking to pass the guard.
Koscheck works over Kattilalaakso with some ground and pound from guard.
Kattilalaakso wants to stand and escape but Koscheck is having none of it.
Koscheck is looking to work some ground and pound but Kattilalaakso has wrist control.

Kattilalaakso is working an open guard so Koscheck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koscheck connects with a looping right hand.

Kattilalaakso is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Koscheck ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kattilalaakso clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalib Koscheck!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperIII has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TupperIII
vs
Armstrong

200 cm
23
215 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

187 cm
23
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperIII bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TupperIII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
TupperIII looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow.

Armstrong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed TupperIII clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
TupperIII turns into Armstrong and is now in his guard.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperIII preventing the sweep.
TupperIII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Armstrong has TupperIII pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperIII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eddie Armstrong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Armstrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent TupperIII stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TupperIII uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
TupperIII checks a leg kick.
Eddie Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperIII with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Armstrong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TupperIII can't fight it off and eventually Armstrong manages to take the fight to the floor. TupperIII looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TupperIII working a defensive guard here.
TupperIII will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but TupperIII keeps moving.
TupperIII manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
TupperIII preventing the sweep.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard.

TupperIII 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.

TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong has TupperIII pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
TupperIII tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong wants to stand but TupperIII is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong pulls TupperIII in close to prevent any damage.
Armstrong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

TupperIII closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. TupperIII pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TupperIII keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong throws the left hand but TupperIII avoids the punch easily.
TupperIII keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
TupperIII uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Armstrong throws a hook but TupperIII blocks it.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
TupperIII keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobby TupperIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TupperIII ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TupperIII gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Nice defenses there by TupperIII.

TupperIII changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

TupperIII is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.

TupperIII is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armstrong has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but TupperIII keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

TupperIII tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bobby TupperIII overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but TupperIII is controlling him well.

TupperIII wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armstrong, who protects the arm well.
Armstrong wants to control but TupperIII postures up.
Armstrong tries to buck TupperIII off but TupperIII is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but TupperIII keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

TupperIII is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

TupperIII has hold of Armstrong's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Armstrong seems comfortable defending it but TupperIII has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Armstrong is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Armstrong is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but TupperIII couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby TupperIII!