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BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joash Ng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ng closes the distance and pushes Slug back into the cage.
Ng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ng (2) vs (0) Slug
Slug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ng trying to control but Slug is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng looking to pass the guard.
Ng drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slug manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ng has Slug in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ng (2) vs (2) Slug
Slug controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng has his foot on Slug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slug works his way back into a safe position though.
Slug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng controls Slug momentarily but Slug frees himself.
Ng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slug passes Ng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slug is controlling the pace.
Slug is trying to control. Ng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slug is pressing down on Ng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ng is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ng is refusing to be controlled, as Slug sits in half guard.
Ng actively working from the bottom here.
Slug is keen to just control but Ng is a slippery customer.
Ng looking for submissions off his back.
Slug is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slug pulls his head out easily.
Slug is trying to control. Ng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slug passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ng (2) vs (5) Slug
Ng wants to hold on but Slug pushes him away.
Ng tries to reverse the position but Slug maintains control.
Slug works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ng (2) vs (8) Slug
Slug is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Slug go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Slug has good solid back control here.
Ng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slug is riding his opponent, not letting Ng buck him off.
Ng is keeping busy.
Slug avoiding Ng 's attempts to control his hands.
Slug has good solid back control here.
Slug is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ng taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Slug.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sea Slug! |
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