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SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Moncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (0) Marden
Marden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but De Moncey keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Moncey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (4) Marden
De Moncey tries to escape but Marden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be De Moncey right now.
Marden working for a choke but De Moncey is defending well.
De Moncey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marden has his arm under De Moncey's chin here. Game over son! Marden squeezes tightly and De Moncey is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bulla Marden!
Our winner, Bulla Marden, 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. |
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