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Pitbull 55 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin gets tackled into the cage by Leeuwenhoek. Leeuwenhoek maintains the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (0) Marlin
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Marlin trying to control but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leeuwenhoek has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leeuwenhoek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position for now.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a sweep. Not yet Leeuwenhoek, not yet.
Leeuwenhoek keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Marlin 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep but no luck.
Marlin is fighting to break Leeuwenhoek's control of his arms but Leeuwenhoek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leeuwenhoek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin passes into half guard.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leeuwenhoek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is trying to work for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending well.
Leeuwenhoek gets back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek has control of Marlin's left arm, preventing Marlin from doing any damage.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leeuwenhoek managing to control the position.
Marlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leeuwenhoek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is defending against the submission attempts here by Marlin.
Leeuwenhoek trying to hold on to Marlin's head to control him but Marlin postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Leeuwenhoek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Marlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (5) Marlin
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marlin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leeuwenhoek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marlin but great work by Leeuwenhoek. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leeuwenhoek (6) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin wants to control but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Marlin being controlled for a moment.
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the action but Marlin is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marlin prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving position.
Marlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marlin is trying to control but can't.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass to mount but Marlin is defending the position.
Marlin is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Leeuwenhoek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
Leeuwenhoek passes into side control, despite Marlin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (9) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Marlin can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leeuwenhoek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marlin's legs.
Marlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leeuwenhoek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leeuwenhoek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leeuwenhoek's best efforts.
Marlin won't allow Leeuwenhoek to pass to mount.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a breather. Marlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek is thwarting Marlin's attempts to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Marlin from improving his position.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (12) vs (5) Marlin
Leeuwenhoek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea.
Leeuwenhoek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Marlin is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marlin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marlin shrugs it off.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlin tries to reverse the position but Leeuwenhoek maintains control.
Leeuwenhoek manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marlin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (15) vs (5) Marlin
Leeuwenhoek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marlin is defending well though. Leeuwenhoek let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Marlin right now.
Marlin looks winded!
What can Marlin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marlin wants to escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek gets his hands free as Marlin looks to control.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position well here. Marlin rolled but Leeuwenhoek kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marlin is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Leeuwenhoek's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Marlin right now.
Leeuwenhoek is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeuwenhoek takes the fight on points by 15 to 5. |
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