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SSG 392 Elvul vs Hunt 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Marston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
Marston controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
Marston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is trying is best to control the position here.
Marston prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard but Marston has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (5) Marston
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon prevents Marston from improving position.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gordon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Marston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marston is working to tighten his grip on Gordon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gordon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Marston is really squeezing tight and eventually Gordon passes out! Marston breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Marston!
Jim Marston opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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