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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 615 p4p, 102 weight class) and Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 57 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. Iron Tyson has chosen Slaughterouse - Party as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shogun Iron Tyson enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Marsden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shogun Iron Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iron Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsden moves into the clinch.
Iron Tyson successfully pulls guard.
Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iron Tyson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden stopping the sweep attempt from Iron Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Iron Tyson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iron Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Iron Tyson pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Marsden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marsden trying to control but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom.
Marsden is fighting to break Iron Tyson's control of his arms but Iron Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to move into half guard but instead Iron Tyson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marsden (0) vs (2) Iron Tyson
Marsden is looking for a triangle here but Iron Tyson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marsden (0) vs (5) Iron Tyson
Marsden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iron Tyson in particular looking to stall.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is controlling the pace.
Iron Tyson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marsden (0) vs (8) Iron Tyson
Iron Tyson tries to control but Marsden wriggling away.
Marsden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iron Tyson trying to pass the guard but Marsden defending well.
Iron Tyson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsden tries to roll over but Iron Tyson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iron Tyson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iron Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iron Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iron Tyson controlling from the top position.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iron Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iron Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Iron Tyson pushes his legs off easily.
Iron Tyson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iron Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marsden can't keep his opponent in guard - Iron Tyson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Marsden'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.
Iron Tyson trying to pass the guard but Marsden defending well.
Iron Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back.
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iron Tyson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iron Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsden is pressing down on Iron Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden has his foot on Iron Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iron Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsden working for a triangle but Iron Tyson defends it easily.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iron Tyson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marsden! Score +3 for passing guard: Marsden (0) vs (11) Iron Tyson
Iron Tyson controlling from mount.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but Iron Tyson has a good base and remains in mount.
Iron Tyson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Iron Tyson tries to control but Marsden wriggling away.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but Iron Tyson has a good base and remains in mount.
Iron Tyson controlling his opponent.
Marsden is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looking to control but Marsden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iron Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marsden is looking to improve his position but Iron Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
Marsden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back.
Iron Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson trying to control from half guard but Marsden is working away.
Iron Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marsden is just riding it out for now. Iron Tyson eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iron Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marsden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. Iron Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iron Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. Iron Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iron Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Marsden defends it.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iron Tyson trying to control the pace.
Marsden tries to get to full guard but Iron Tyson has control of the leg.
Iron Tyson controlling the action here.
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marsden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iron Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iron Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well,Marsden is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Iron Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsden is retaining full guard.
Iron Tyson 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.
Iron Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iron Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
Iron Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iron Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iron Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Iron Tyson wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Iron Tyson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iron Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Marsden working for a triangle but Iron Tyson defends it easily.
Iron Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iron Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iron Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iron Tyson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Tyson wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Shogun Iron Tyson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Brandon Marsden had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '. |
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