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SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes 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 8 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vazquez enables Marlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vazquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Marlin
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vazquez 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 being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin postures up.
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Vazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Vazquez's legs - danger averted.
Vazquez controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Vazquez looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Vazquez looking to control.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marlin passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin just content to control the position.
Marlin working away.
Vazquez gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin wants to pass to mount but Vazquez is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez trying to control here.
Vazquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marlin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin fails to advance to Vazquez's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vazquez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the back.
Vazquez just trying to survive but Marlin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Vazquez tries to break free.
Vazquez breaks Marlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (11) Marlin
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Marlin managing to control the position.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marlin trying to control the position.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Vazquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Marlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.
Vazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 11 to 2.
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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