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SSG 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg 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 1 wins and 14 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marrero clinches with his opponent.
Marrero has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ray regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Ray
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Marrero passes Ray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control but can't.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ray is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marrero jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Ray
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ray, who protects the arm well.
Marrero wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to control Marrero's posture but Marrero avoids it.
Marrero looking to control but instead Ray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray 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: Marrero (5) vs (4) Ray
Ray has the hooks in. Marrero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Ray go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marrero tries to roll but Ray sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marrero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ray has the hooks in. Marrero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.
Marrero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying to control the hands but Ray won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero prevents Ray from getting a body triangle.
Marrero trying to control the action but Ray just sinks the hooks in.
Ray is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Marrero is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manta Ray!
Manta Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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