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TPG007 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 0 wins and 6 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marrero moves into the clinch.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marrero gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Howell
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Howell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marrero works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Howell
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Marrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero trying to control the position but Howell is working away.
Marrero tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Marrero trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell has his hands on Marrero's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Howell
Howell pushes down on Marrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marrero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marrero! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (5) Howell
Howell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marrero is squirming around, avoiding Howell's attempts to control the action.
Marrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Howell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marrero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howell working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marrero turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Howell off and cradles Marrero's limp body as Howell celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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