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Pitbull XIII 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 8 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgar Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin looking to score a takedown here. Freeman is defending well but Marlin drives through and ends up in Freeman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Freeman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freeman's guard.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freeman looking for submissions off his back.
Marlin prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Freeman is in trouble now - Marlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Freeman
Freeman is trying to escape the mount.
Marlin fails to advance to Freeman's back.
Marlin trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marlin wants to finish this one by submission but Freeman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
Marlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marlin has control of Freeman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Freeman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marlin prevents Freeman from getting the reversal.
Marlin mounts Freeman! Really nice guard pass there!
Marlin takes Freeman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Freeman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (8) vs (0) Freeman
Marlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Freeman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms.
Marlin has the hooks in. Freeman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marlin has the hooks in. Freeman is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Marlin passes his arm under Freeman's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Freeman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Striped Marlin!
Striped Marlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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