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BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Martini in a clinch.
Ray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martini uses from the top position.
Ray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martini stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (3) Martini
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray sneaks back into half guard.
Martini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (6) Martini
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray looking for a sweep but Martini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (0) vs (8) Martini
Martini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ray is now in Martini's guard. A big mistake from Martini there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (8) Martini
Ray forces his way into half guard.
Ray controlling the action here.
Martini wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray is pressing down on Martini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martini is holding on for now.
Ray is trying to control. Martini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (5) vs (8) Martini
Ray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Martini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ray (8) vs (8) Martini
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ray gets his hands free as Martini looks to control.
Good control from Ray.
Ray has the hooks in. Martini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ray continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martini trying to control the position but Ray manages to sink in the hooks.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini wants to escape the position.
Ray has good solid back control here.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
Martini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ray.
Martini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Ray.
Martini is trying to break free.
Ray controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Ray.
Ray tries to keep control of the position but Martini is staying busy.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martini wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray is riding his opponent, not letting Martini buck him off.
Ray looking for the choke but no joy.
Ray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Martini prevents Ray from getting a body triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martini is really stuck here.
Martini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ray.
Martini rolls, trying to escape but Ray keeps control of the position.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini trying to control the action but Ray just sinks the hooks in.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ray biding his time, controlling Martini.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Martini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ray has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ray is heads and Martini is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ray takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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