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CWC 382 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 43 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Marden
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marden prevents Breaker from improving his position.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Breaker is defending well.
Marden passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Marden
Breaker tries to hold on but Marden postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marden fails to move to back control.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Breaker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Marden has hold of Breaker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Breaker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marden is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Breaker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Breaker shrugs it off.
Marden wants to take his opponent's back but Breaker doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
Breaker is in trouble now - Marden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (8) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden has control of Breaker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Breaker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Breaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Breaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Breaker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (8) Marden
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Breaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breaker but great work by Marden. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (12) Marden
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Marden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marden wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (8) vs (12) Marden
Marden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marden prevents Breaker from getting a body triangle.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Breaker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marden tries to roll but Breaker sticks to his back.
Breaker looking for the choke from the back.
Breaker tightening his grip on Marden, looking for the choke.
Marden showing good submission defense here.
Breaker is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Breaker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Breaker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (8) vs (14) Marden
Breaker keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marden is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marden is looking to advance position but Breaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (12) vs (14) Marden
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
Breaker has control of Marden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marden wants to control but Breaker is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden is staying active underneath Breaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marden wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Breaker is keen to just control but Marden is a slippery customer.
Breaker is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Marden tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.
Breaker is working for a kimura but Marden is defending it quite comfortably.
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Breaker prevents Marden from improving his position.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breaker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (12) vs (18) Marden
Breaker can't escape the position.
Marden not allowing Breaker to control his hands.
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Breaker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marden is looking for the choke from the back position but Breaker is controlling his hands well.
Breaker trying to control the hands but Marden breaks the grip.
Marden looking for the choke but no joy.
Breaker fending off the submission attempt from Marden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden wins on points by 18 to 12.
Bulla Marden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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