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SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sadrano as he jumps to the side.
Sadrano moves into the clinch successfully.
Sadrano jumps guard and drags Marlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Sadrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marlin trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadrano looking for a guillotine here but Marlin defends easily.
Marlin passes into half guard.
Marlin trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadrano gets back to full guard.
Sadrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Sadrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlin pushes down on Sadrano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sadrano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marlin.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Sadrano defends it.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sadrano actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marlin wants to advance to full mount but Sadrano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin stands and throws Sadrano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (0) vs (3) Marlin
Sadrano tries to bench press Marlin off him but Marlin keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep.
Marlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sadrano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marlin trying to control the position but Sadrano is working away.
Sadrano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sadrano tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (0) vs (6) Marlin
Marlin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadrano (0) vs (8) Marlin
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marlin prevents Sadrano from getting the reversal.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sadrano is working to get back to half guard.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marlin is still trying to improve position.
Marlin goes for an armbar but Sadrano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sadrano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadrano (2) vs (8) Marlin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlin trying to control from the bottom.
Sadrano trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it.
Sadrano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sadrano has a good base and remains in mount.
Sadrano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marlin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marlin wants to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
Sadrano working for a submission but Marlin is keeping him at bay.
Sadrano is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marlin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadrano (5) vs (10) Marlin
Sadrano being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sadrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Sadrano's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (13) Marlin
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sadrano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marlin taking a break here but Sadrano is having none of it and regains half guard.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin not doing much here.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Sadrano defends it.
Sadrano gets back to full guard.
Marlin drops back looking for a leg! Sadrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadrano manages to kick Marlin off! Marlin jumps back into Sadrano's guard.
Marlin trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Sadrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Marlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (16) Marlin
Marlin content just to control the position here.
Sadrano is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sadrano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin is thwarting Sadrano's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 16 to 5.
A victorious Striped Marlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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