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TPG 007 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 2 wins and 7 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Howell gets a clinch.
Marrero prevents the takedown attempt.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marrero wants a takedown but no success here.
Marrero tries to score a body lock takedown but Howell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howell gets underhooks to prevent Marrero's takedown attempt.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Marrero.
Howell is trying to drag Marrero to the mat but Marrero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marrero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marrero wants the takedown. Howell is fighting it off but Marrero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Howell's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Marrero
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Howell doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marrero paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Howell - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonard Howell!
A very excited looking Leonard Howell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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