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SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias 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 12 wins and 25 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marrero clinches with his opponent.
Wellington wants a takedown but no success here.
Marrero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marrero passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Wellington
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wellington gets back to half guard.
Wellington wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wellington trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero not doing much here.
Marrero is looking to advance position but Wellington won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marrero in particular looking to stall.
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marrero pulls his head out easily.
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marrero is controlling the pace.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Wellington is defending the position.
Marrero is taking a breather. Wellington 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.
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marrero is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard but Marrero has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (8) vs (0) Wellington
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington sneaks back into half guard.
Marrero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wellington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marrero.
Wellington is staying active underneath Marrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (11) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Wellington tries to hold on but Marrero pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero looking for a guillotine from mount but Wellington is having none of it.
Wellington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marrero wants to control the pace but Wellington is squirming around nicely.
Marrero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marrero avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Marrero avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wellington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marrero looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wellington working to try and regain half guard.
Marrero looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wellington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wellington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marrero.
Marrero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marrero seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wellington for as long as he can get away with.
Wellington is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action.
Marrero controlling the position easily from mount.
Wellington wants to hold on but Marrero pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero trying to control but Wellington is having none of it.
Marrero controlling his opponent.
Marrero prevents Wellington from getting the reversal.
Wellington wants to hold on but Marrero pushes him away.
Marrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wellington tries to reverse the position but Marrero maintains control.
Marrero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wellington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (11) vs (2) Wellington
Marrero pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage.
Wellington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Marrero keeps moving.
Marrero is adopting a defensive guard.
Marrero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero controls Wellington momentarily but Wellington frees himself.
Marrero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (13) vs (2) Wellington
Marrero is stalling in the full guard.
Wellington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marrero has passed into half guard!
Marrero trying to control the action but Wellington is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wellington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wellington.
Marrero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Wellington is retaining full guard.
Wellington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marrero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marrero looking to improve position, pressing down on Wellington's thigh with his hand. Wellington seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Marrero paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Marrero's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wellington picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Wellington!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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