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Pitbull XXX 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 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Marlin in a clinch.
Marlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Wayne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wayne turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marlin (0) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne tries to advance to mount but Marlin denies him.
Marlin is trying to control Wayne's posture but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne happy to just control the position for now.
Marlin struggling a bit here.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin is controlling Wayne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Marlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Wayne from advancing to side control.
Wayne is taking a breather. Marlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marlin continues to stall.
Wayne wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Wayne is posturing up here but Marlin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wayne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wayne has to tap! Slick submission there by Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Striped Marlin!
After winning the bout, Striped Marlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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