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SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet 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 15 wins and 15 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marden has his takedown stuffed
and Solo counters with a single leg into guard. Marden didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Solo
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marden has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo postures up.
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden wants to improve his position but instead Solo has moved into half guard.
Marden wants to control but Solo is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Solo is just content to waste time from the top position. Marden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden working for a triangle but Solo defends it easily.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Solo
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marden wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (4) Solo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (4) Solo
Marden wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (6) Solo
Marden is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marden is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marden wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (9) Solo
Solo works to advance to full mount. Marden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (4) vs (11) Solo
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden is controlling an arm, preventing Solo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (4) vs (14) Solo
Solo is hanging on to Marden's back as he tries to escape.
Solo is not going to allow Marden to sit and survive in this position.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Solo tries to get the hooks in deep but Marden pushed the leg off.
Marden trying to control but not successfully.
Marden fending off the submission attempt from Solo.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Solo keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Solo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marden really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Solo's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Marden tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marden trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Marden breaks Solo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (6) vs (14) Solo
Solo controlling the position.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Well,Marden is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo trying to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (9) vs (14) Solo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Solo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (11) vs (14) Solo
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 14 to 11.
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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