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SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Howell closes the distance and clinches.
Marston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howell looking for a takedown.
Howell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howell rushes Marston and presses him up against the cage.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jim Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Howell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marston is defending well.
Howell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marston.
Marston tries for a takedown but Howell manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marston regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Howell
Marston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Howell has passed into half guard!
Howell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Howell
Marston is working to get back to half guard.
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marston shrugs it off.
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston is looking to improve his position but Howell isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Marston (0) vs (8) Howell
Howell keeps control of the position as Marston tries to break free.
Howell doesn't have the hooks in and Marston manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (8) Howell
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking to control.
Marston controlling from the top position.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Marston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marston has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marston is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Howell controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (10) Howell
Marston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (2) vs (13) Howell
Marston is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell content just to control the position here.
Howell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marston is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marston and Howell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marston is looking to reverse the position.
Marston is not content to let Howell control the position.
Marston gets back to half guard.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Marston is working away.
Howell is pressing down on Marston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marston is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marston is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell prevents Marston from improving his position.
Howell is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Marston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Howell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marston's guard.
Howell is trying to control. Marston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell is looking to stall here but Marston recovers full guard.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (13) Howell
Howell is trying to keep Marston in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marston won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
Howell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marston stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (7) vs (13) Howell
Marston wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell is trying to get back to half guard.
Marston takes a little break here. Howell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Howell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marston controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marston has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (10) vs (13) Howell
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 13 to 10.
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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