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SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Marcelo Castro! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Castro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Marston appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Castro dives in and scores a takedown into Marston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Castro Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Castro Castro is trying to control the position but Marston postures up. Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy. Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy. Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Castro has control of Marston's left arm, preventing Marston from doing any damage. Castro working a defensive guard here.
Castro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Castro seems keen to control Marston's posture. Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Marston stands and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Castro
That's two minutes gone in the round. Castro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marston! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Castro has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Marston! Marcelo Castro was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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