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SSG 343 Gabenagus 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drelas has Marrero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marrero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marrero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drelas regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (0) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero preventing the sweep.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Drelas is retaining full guard.
Drelas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drelas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drelas keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drelas is keeping the position for now.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marrero passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (0) vs (5) Marrero
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marrero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marrero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drelas actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrero prevents Drelas from improving his position.
Drelas is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drelas looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Drelas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (5) Marrero
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drelas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marrero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drelas has Marrero in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (7) Marrero
Drelas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero stays in close to Drelas's body and controls the position.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Drelas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is looking to pass into half guard but Drelas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drelas is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (4) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero looking for a guillotine here but Drelas defends easily.
Marrero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drelas wants to control from the top but Marrero keeps moving.
Marrero trying to control the position.
Drelas won't allow Marrero to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marrero has Drelas pulled in close to control his posture.
Marrero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drelas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marrero. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (7) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drelas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (9) vs (7) Marrero
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marrero is still trying to improve position.
Marrero has given up his back here. Will Drelas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (12) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero trying to control the hands but Drelas won't let him.
Marrero tries to escape the position.
Drelas has the hooks in. Marrero is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Drelas passes his arm under Marrero's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Marrero taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
Thervam Drelas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Luis Marrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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