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SSG 424 Gracias vs Macker PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 27 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marrero gets caught flat footed, as Drelas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (0) vs (2) Drelas
Marrero is pulling down on Drelas's head. It's preventing any offense from Drelas, at least for the moment.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drelas is fighting to break Marrero's control of his arms but Marrero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marrero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (2) Drelas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Drelas is keeping the position.
Marrero content to stall in guard here.
Marrero trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Drelas
Drelas is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrero tries to move to mount but Drelas blocks the move with his legs.
Drelas is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drelas is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drelas, who protects the arm well.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drelas keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drelas is looking to regain half guard here but Marrero keeps moving and retains side control.
Marrero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drelas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marrero (7) vs (2) Drelas
Drelas is working to get back to half guard.
Marrero looking to control but Drelas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero prevents Drelas from getting the reversal.
Marrero tries to control but Drelas wriggling away.
Marrero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drelas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas tries to lock up and control but Marrero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marrero looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drelas tries to hold on but Marrero pushes him away.
Marrero tries to control but Drelas wriggling away.
Drelas wants to hold on but Marrero pushes him away.
Drelas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drelas is trying to get back to full guard.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Drelas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Marrero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Marrero is trying for a kimura here. Drelas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marrero wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Marrero!
Luis Marrero thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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