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TPG 002 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 1 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nozadzi after a bit of a struggle.
Marrero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero postures up.
Marrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marrero preventing the sweep.
Marrero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Marrero off! Marrero jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Marrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Marrero pushes down on Nozadzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Marrero is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nozadzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marrero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Marrero defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi is still trying to improve position.
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Marrero won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
Marrero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero being controlled here momentarily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi pulls Marrero in close to prevent any damage.
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Marrero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (2) vs (4) Nozadzi
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well.
Will Nozadzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nozadzi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nozadzi on the ground.
Marrero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marrero is trying desperately to improve position.
Nozadzi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marrero working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Nozadzi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marrero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nozadzi working for a guillotine from mount but Marrero is in no mood to give up.
Nozadzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nozadzi prevents Marrero from getting the reversal.
Nozadzi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marrero (2) vs (7) Nozadzi
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well.
Nozadzi looking for the choke from the back.
Marrero trying to control the action but Nozadzi just sinks the hooks in.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks.
Nozadzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marrero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero tries to break free.
Nozadzi working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
What can Marrero do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Marrero is defending it well.
Nozadzi is cranking Marrero's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Marrero! He's tightened the choke and Marrero is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zurab Nozadzi!
Zurab Nozadzi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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