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SSG 292 Dew vs Macker 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Marden pushes him off.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marden scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Reed
Reed wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Marden has moved into half guard.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Marden controlling the action here.
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed is trying to keep Marden in close.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marden is now in half guard.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Marden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Reed
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Reed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to control from Marden's half guard. Marden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Marden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Marden up and slammed him! Marden can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (2) vs (5) Reed
Marden is not content to let Reed control the position.
Marden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reed is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (2) vs (7) Reed
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to control the pace but Marden is squirming around nicely.
Reed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (7) Reed
Marden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marden wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Reed controlling Marden's posture.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (4) vs (11) Reed
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Marden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EMP WORLDCLASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Reed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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