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SSG 332 Silalahi vs Gerbandi 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlin gets tackled into the cage by Miyao. Miyao maintains the clinch.
Marlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striped Marlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment.
Miyao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao trying to control the position.
Marlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyao has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Marlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Miyao defending well.
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Marlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marlin trying to advance position but Miyao counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Marlin pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Miyao could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marlin has cracked it and Miyao is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Striped Marlin!
A very excited looking Striped Marlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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