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SSG 318 Borgia vs Hall 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marrero drives through and clinches with Moley against the cage.
Marrero wants the takedown. Moley is fighting it off but Marrero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moley's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Marrero
Moley looking to control.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marrero controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley pulls Marrero in close to prevent any damage.
Moley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Marrero
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marrero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has Marrero in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Moley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moley wants to sweep but Marrero has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero controls the position.
Marrero wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Marrero working away.
Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marrero takes a little break here. Moley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
Marrero just content to control the position.
Marrero trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
Marrero taking a break here but Moley is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Marrero seems content to control.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Marrero taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grapple Moley!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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