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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reggie Marley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deux moves into the clinch successfully.
Marley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Deux gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deux (2) vs (0) Marley
Deux is pressing down on Marley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marley is holding on for now.
Deux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marley is just riding it out for now. Deux eventually gives up the hold.
Deux is taking a breather. Marley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deux wants to pass to mount but Marley is defending the position.
Deux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (5) vs (0) Marley
Deux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marley to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Deux (8) vs (0) Marley
Deux working for a choke but Marley is defending well.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marley for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Marley right now.
Deux has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Deux is hanging on to Marley's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux working for the choke.
Good control from Deux.
Deux is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marley for a finish.
Marley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Marley is doing well to defend. Deux seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Marley is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview. |
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