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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Wanderlei Shogun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Tupp!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tupp closes the distance and clinches.
Tupp lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shogun (0) vs (2) Tupp
Shogun is looking to improve his position.
Tupp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tupp passes into side control, despite Shogun's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shogun (0) vs (5) Tupp
Shogun can't do much from the bottom here.
Tupp is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shogun's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun wants to control but Tupp postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Tupp stalls from top position.
It looks like Tupp might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shogun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is looking to regain half guard here but Tupp keeps moving and retains side control.
Shogun trying to remain calm as Tupp controls from the top position.
Shogun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shogun tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Shogun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Power Plant MMA inform me that Tupp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shogun's face as Tupp controls the position.
Shogun sneaks back into half guard.
Tupp moves into full mount! Shogun won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Shogun (0) vs (8) Tupp
Shogun is controlling an arm, preventing Tupp from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupp controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupp is continuing to stall.
Shogun tries to control Tupp's body but Tupp pushes him off. Shogun squirms to his side and now Tupp has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shogun (0) vs (11) Tupp
Tupp has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Shogun right now.
Shogun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tupp just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupp's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Tupp 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shogun trying to control the hands but Tupp breaks the grip.
Tupp controlling the position well here. Shogun rolled but Tupp kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tupp.
Shogun fending off the submission attempt from Tupp.
Good control from Tupp.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupp is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tupp is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shogun tries to escape but Tupp has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tupp controlling from the back.
Shogun rolls, trying to escape but Tupp keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupp is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shogun defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shogun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tupp has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Shogun! Can he survive? No! He's out! Tupp 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 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Tupp!
Jack Tupp made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. |
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