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Event:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Black Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Takemura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takemura (0) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takemura is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily.
Takemura keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass. #T1#
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takemura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Takemura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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. #SUB#
Takemura is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Marlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Marlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Takemura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin 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. #SUB#
Takemura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marlin escapes and throws Takemura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (5) Marlin#T3#
Takemura is looking to reverse the position.
Takemura stops Marlin from passing to mount.
Marlin tries to move to full mount but Takemura actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin trying to advance position but Takemura counters by regaining guard.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Marlin is continuing to stall.
Takemura working a defensive guard here.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin won't allow Takemura to sweep him here. #T5#
Marlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marlin is pushing down on Takemura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takemura is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but Takemura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takemura tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Takemura gets back to full guard.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takemura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Marlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marlin won't allow Takemura to sweep him here.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Takemura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Takemura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.
Marlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takemura moves into full guard.
Takemura is trying to keep Marlin in close.
Takemura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takemura, not yet.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (8) Marlin#T10#
Marlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takemura is trying to get back to half guard.
Marlin taking a breather here.
Marlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takemura's legs.
Marlin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Marlin is trying to move to mount but Takemura reverses beautifully and ends up in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Marlin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takemura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marlin. Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (5) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is trying to control Takemura's posture but Takemura avoids it. #T12#
Takemura taking a breather here.
Takemura is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takemura controlling the position.
Marlin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Takemura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takemura (7) vs (8) Marlin#T13#
Marlin tries to hold on but Takemura postures up.
Marlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin reaches up and holds on to Takemura to control the position.
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marlin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marlin is not content to let Takemura control the position.#T14##SUB#
Takemura is working for a submission of some sort.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard but Takemura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (10) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takemura looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Takemura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takemura takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Goro Takemura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Black Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Payne!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Payne gets caught napping as Marlin dives in and scores a takedown. Payne manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Payne
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Marlin.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Payne keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marlin defends it easily.
Payne keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Payne wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Payne defending well. #T2#
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.
Payne wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Payne defends it.
Marlin is taking a breather. Payne 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.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Marlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payne is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payne avoid being mounted?
Marlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Payne defends it.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Marlin 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.
#T4#
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Payne won't allow Marlin to pass to mount.
Payne tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marlin is working for a kimura but Payne is defending it quite comfortably.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
Marlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Payne trying to hold on to Marlin's head to control him but Marlin postures up.
Payne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marlin is staying active.
Marlin controlling the pace.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Marlin trying to mount his opponent but Payne defends it.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Payne trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Well, if Marlin 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.
#T7#
Payne is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payne defends it well. #T8#
Payne is trying to control but can't.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Payne tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Payne wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Marlin trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marlin stalling.
Marlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Payne
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marlin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Payne is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
Marlin controlling his opponent.
Payne is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Payne is holding on tight.
#T11#
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.
Marlin content just to control the position here.
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Payne wants to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.#T12#
Marlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Payne tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Payne is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marlin content just to control the position here.
Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Payne for as long as he can get away with.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Marlin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
Payne tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Payne tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control.
Payne tries to lock up and control but Marlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Marlin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Payne wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin fails to take his opponent's back.
Marlin forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (8) vs (0) Payne
What can Payne do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Payne trying to control the hands but Marlin breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Payne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Black Marlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Black Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
George shoots for a takedown but Marlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marlin is looking to counter the offense by George and move into the clinch.
Black Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Marlin moves into the clinch successfully.
George tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marlin fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Marlin manages to pull guard.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #SUB#
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
George preventing the sweep.
George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) George#T1#
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (2) George
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin keeping full guard, as George tries to pass. #SUB#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.#SUB#
Marlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #T2#
George won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
George controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
George trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
George controlling from the top position.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Marlin working for a triangle but George defends it easily.
#SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
George trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marlin keeping full guard, as George tries to pass. #SUB#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.#SUB#
Marlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Marlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlin tries to get out of the position.
Marlin is breathing heavily.#T5#
George stands and throws Marlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (2) vs (5) George
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Marlin struggling a bit here.
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
George is staying tight to Marlin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlin keeps working. #T6#
Marlin prevents George from improving position.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
George trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Marlin is trying to get back to half guard.
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin wants to control but George postures up.#T7#
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
George wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marlin, who protects the arm well.
Marlin looks to move to half guard but instead George has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (2) vs (7) George
George prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
George tries to control but Marlin wriggling away. #T8#
George might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
George is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marlin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (7) George
George wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marlin is now in half guard.
Marlin trying to mount his opponent but George defends it.
Marlin is taking a breather. George 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.#T9#
George wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
George is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marlin is staying active.
Marlin controlling the action here.
George wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T10#
Marlin controlling the pace.
Marlin is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
George tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
George trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Marlin is taking a breather. George 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.
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
George is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Marlin is looking to advance position but George won't allow it.
George gets back to full guard.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #T12#
George trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin continues to stall.
George manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (9) George
Marlin keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB#
Marlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. George gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
George advances to half guard.
George uses his free foot to push down on Marlin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marlin. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (4) vs (12) George
George can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marlin is looking to escape. #T14#
Marlin is controlling an arm, preventing George from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George fails to advance to Marlin's back.
Marlin wants to control but George is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George wins on points by 12 to 4.
A victorious Aron George thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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