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TPG 010 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 10 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell drives through and clinches with Marrero against the cage.
Marrero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marrero goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marrero drives through and clinches with Howell against the cage.
Howell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marrero is trying to keep an underhook but Howell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (0) vs (2) Howell
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marrero tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Marrero actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is thwarting Marrero's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Marrero is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero manages to get to full guard.
Marrero working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Marrero seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Howell passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Marrero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (0) vs (5) Howell
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
Marrero is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it.
Marrero is trying to get back to half guard.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell trying to control the action but Marrero is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marrero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marrero is looking to reverse the position.
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well.
Howell has hold of Marrero's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marrero tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howell cranks the arm and Marrero screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marrero, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonard Howell!
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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