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BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Black Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
George shoots for a takedown but Marlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marlin is looking to counter the offense by George and move into the clinch.
Black Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlin moves into the clinch successfully.
George tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marlin fails to pull guard.
Marlin manages to pull guard.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
George preventing the sweep.
George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) George
That's one minute gone in the round.
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (2) George
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.
Marlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
George controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
George trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
George controlling from the top position.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlin working for a triangle but George defends it easily.
Marlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
George trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlin keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.
Marlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlin tries to get out of the position.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
George stands and throws Marlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (2) vs (5) George
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Marlin struggling a bit here.
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
George is staying tight to Marlin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlin keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marlin prevents George from improving position.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
George trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Marlin is trying to get back to half guard.
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin wants to control but George postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
George wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marlin, who protects the arm well.
Marlin looks to move to half guard but instead George has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (2) vs (7) George
George prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
George tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
George might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
George is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marlin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (7) George
George wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marlin is now in half guard.
Marlin trying to mount his opponent but George defends it.
Marlin is taking a breather. George 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
George is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marlin is staying active.
Marlin controlling the action here.
George wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marlin controlling the pace.
Marlin is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
George tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
George trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Marlin is taking a breather. George 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.
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
George is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is looking to advance position but George won't allow it.
George gets back to full guard.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
George trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin continues to stall.
George manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (9) George
Marlin keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. George gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
George advances to half guard.
George uses his free foot to push down on Marlin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marlin. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (4) vs (12) George
George can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marlin is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is controlling an arm, preventing George from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George fails to advance to Marlin's back.
Marlin wants to control but George is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George wins on points by 12 to 4.
A victorious Aron George thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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