PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turu Rapthlaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Another Round kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka enters the cage!

Gregor Clegane
vs
Turu Rapthlaka

220 cm
23
278 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turu Rapthlaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clegane swivels and escapes.
Turu Rapthlaka has a takedown stuffed.

Turu Rapthlaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clegane sprawls well initially but Turu Rapthlaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clegane tries to get to full guard but Turu Rapthlaka has control of the leg.
Turu Rapthlaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turu Rapthlaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turu Rapthlaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turu Rapthlaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clegane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turu Rapthlaka.
Clegane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turu Rapthlaka is one step ahead there.
Turu Rapthlaka works over Clegane with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka stopping the sweep attempt from Clegane.
Turu Rapthlaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing strikes but missing.
Turu Rapthlaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.
Clegane pulls Turu Rapthlaka in close to prevent any damage.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a couple of digs.
Turu Rapthlaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clegane looking to control.
Clegane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka throws an elbow that misses. Clegane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turu Rapthlaka's guard. Nice move by Clegane!
Our spies down at at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform us that Turu Rapthlaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane trying to control but Turu Rapthlaka is working from the bottom.

Turu Rapthlaka has his foot on Clegane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clegane works his way back into a safe position though.
Clegane prevents Turu Rapthlaka from getting back to his feet.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Turu Rapthlaka keeps moving.

Turu Rapthlaka working for a triangle but Clegane defends it easily.

Turu Rapthlaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clegane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane controls from within his opponent's guard.

Turu Rapthlaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Turu Rapthlaka working for submissions but it's allowed Clegane to get to half guard.
Turu Rapthlaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turu Rapthlaka is not content to let Clegane control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane controlling the action here.

Turu Rapthlaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clegane is controlling the pace.
Clegane wants to free his trapped foot but Turu Rapthlaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Turu Rapthlaka has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Clegane. Oh but Turu Rapthlaka has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Clegane goes limp - he's gone! Turu Rapthlaka jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.