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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Junior Borg and David C. Marvin. Borg comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Borg Out. Marvin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superman Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junior Borg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David C. Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marvin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borg (2) vs (0) Marvin
Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare MMA inform us that Marvin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin keeping full guard, as Borg tries to pass.
Borg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borg is working for a kimura but Marvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Borg is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Borg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marvin tries to roll over but Borg keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg is trying to work for a kimura but Marvin is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borg is working away from the top position though.
Marvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Borg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is trying to get back to full guard.
Marvin trying to hold on to Borg's head to control him but Borg postures up.
Borg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marvin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marvin can't keep his opponent in guard - Borg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marvin is looking to improve his position.
Borg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marvin defends it well.
Borg is working for a kimura but Marvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Marvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Borg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borg is looking for a kimura but Marvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borg to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marvin is just riding it out for now. Borg eventually gives up the hold.
Borg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marvin is trying to control but can't.
Marvin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borg drops back looking for a leg! Marvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marvin manages to kick Borg off! Borg jumps back into Marvin's guard.
Marvin controlling Borg's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marvin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borg pushes down on Marvin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borg is trying to work for a kimura but Marvin is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borg seems to be working for a kimura but Marvin defends the submission attempt.
Borg prevents Marvin from improving his position.
Marvin moves into full guard.
Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marvin trying to keep a closed guard but Borg is proving a slippery customer.
Borg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marvin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Borg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marvin has tightened it up now! Borg should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David C. Marvin!
A victorious David C. Marvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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