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SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bremner clinches.
Bremner jumps guard and drags Marden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marden postures up.
Marden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marden has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Marden 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Bremner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bremner pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Marden defending well.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremner defends it easily.
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (4) Bremner
Bremner prevents Marden from improving his position.
Bremner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Marden defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marden is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Marden is defending well.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Marden reverses the position - he's now on top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (4) Bremner
Marden passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bremner is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Bremner trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marden pulls his head out easily.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bremner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
Marden moves into full mount! Bremner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (7) vs (4) Bremner
Marden working for a submission but Bremner is keeping him at bay.
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Marden looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremner defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremner can't escape the position.
Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape.
Bremner wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marden is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bremner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bremner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (7) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marden keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (9) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (9) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Bremner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bremner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marden trying to control the position.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (11) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner has Marden pulled in close to control his posture.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marden passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bremner tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Bremner is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden controlling the action here.
Marden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (14) vs (8) Bremner
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Bremner tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Marden fails to move to back control.
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Bremner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (17) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner tries to escape but Marden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marden working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marden patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marden tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke.
Bremner wants to escape the position.
Marden tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke.
Marden is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bremner breaks Marden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (17) vs (10) Bremner
Marden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (19) vs (10) Bremner
Bremner trying to control here.
Marden wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it.
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marden is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bremner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Bremner works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marden has gone for a leg lock! Bremner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (19) vs (12) Bremner
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
Bulla Marden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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