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BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Bones Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Filip Kupon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kupon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Kupon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kupon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Kupon is controlling his hands well.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Kupon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (2) Kupon
Kupon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kupon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kupon slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kupon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Kupon
Kupon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kupon tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupon looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kupon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (4) vs (8) Kupon
Kupon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kupon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kupon 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 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Filip Kupon!
During a confident post fight interview, Filip Kupon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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