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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuningas.
Kuningas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Kuningas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuningas somewhat.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuningas closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Marston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuningas! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) Marston
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Marston advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (6) Marston
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Marston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuningas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (9) Marston
Marston keeps control of the position as Kuningas tries to break free.
#T2#
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Kuningas is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.
Well, with Marston on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kuningas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.#T3#
Kuningas turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (9) Marston
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marston has control of Kuningas's left arm, preventing Kuningas from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuningas trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas preventing the sweep.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Marston wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Marston is still trying to improve position.
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuningas trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston trying to control the position here.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Kuningas won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuningas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (9) Marston#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marston, who protects the arm well.
Kuningas is staying tight to Marston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for an arm triangle but Marston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuningas to get the leverage. #T7#
Marston is positioning himself well to prevent Kuningas advancing to mount.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kuningas seems to be working for a kimura but Marston defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuningas. #T8#
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (5) vs (11) Marston#T9##SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (14) Marston
Marston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (5) vs (16) Marston
Kuningas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marston stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuningas with the active half guard here but Marston passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (19) Marston#T10#
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control.
Marston slows the pace down.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuningas's legs.
Kuningas looking for a sweep but Marston has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (5) vs (21) Marston#T11#
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuningas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Marston has a good base and remains in mount.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuningas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuningas tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (5) vs (24) Marston#T13#
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kuningas doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Kuningas right now.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to roll into a better position but Marston has get a rear naked choke and Kuningas is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Marston! |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marston circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Marston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Marston
Wahlstroem trying to control but Marston postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Marston 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but Marston manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Marston
Wahlstroem is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Marston content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wahlstroem rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (0) vs (8) Marston
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wahlstroem wants to control his opponent's hands but Marston gets his hands free.
Marston biding his time, controlling Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Wahlstroem buck him off.
Wahlstroem just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Marston#T2#
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marston has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (10) Marston#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (13) Marston
Marston controlling the position from side mount.
Wahlstroem holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Wahlstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wahlstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Wahlstroem is trying to control Marston's posture but Marston avoids it.
Wahlstroem looks to move to half guard but instead Marston has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (2) vs (15) Marston#T4#
Wahlstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahlstroem regains half guard.
Marston is controlling the pace.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for subs from the bottom but Marston mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (18) Marston
Wahlstroem looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (2) vs (21) Marston
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Marston gets his hands free as Wahlstroem looks to control.
Wahlstroem tries to escape but Marston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marston controls the position.
Wahlstroem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Wahlstroem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Marston
Marston trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wahlstroem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Wahlstroem is proving a slippery customer.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marston's guard.
Marston is holding on to half guard well.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is pressing down on Wahlstroem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Marston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wahlstroem controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is pushing down on Marston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marston is fighting to maintain full guard but Wahlstroem has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Wahlstroem has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahlstroem to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions off his back.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.#T9#
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Wahlstroem won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #T10#
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wahlstroem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (23) Marston
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marston escapes and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (26) Marston
Marston controlling from side mount.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Marston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a sweep but Marston has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (4) vs (28) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wahlstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T12#
Wahlstroem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (4) vs (31) Marston
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Wahlstroem tries to buck him off.
Wahlstroem is really stuck here.
Wahlstroem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
#T13#
Marston not allowing Wahlstroem to control his hands.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wahlstroem trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Wahlstroem tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wahlstroem trying to control the action but Marston just sinks the hooks in.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 31 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lascombe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marston avoids it really well and circles away.
Lascombe fails with a takedown attempt.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from Lascombe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinand Lascombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lascombe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Lascombe misses with a takedown attempt - Marston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Lascombe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marston swivels and escapes.#CL#
Lascombe moves into range and clinches up with Marston.#TD2#
Marston has hold of one of Lascombe's legs. Lascombe is fighting the takedown attempt but Marston gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marston 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. #T2#
Marston won't allow Lascombe to sweep him here.
Lascombe is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Marston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lascombe controlling Marston's posture. #SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.
Lascombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lascombe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marston manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (2) Marston
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lascombe is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Marston is looking for a triangle but Lascombe pushes his legs off easily.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lascombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (4) Marston#SUB#
Lascombe has an active guard here but Marston has managed to pass into half guard.
Marston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Lascombe has a hand on Marston's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marston takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (2) vs (7) Marston
Lascombe tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Lascombe tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Lascombe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lascombe wants to get back to full guard but Marston has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here. #T6#
Lascombe is trying to escape the mount.
Lascombe is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (2) vs (13) Marston
Lascombe breaks Marston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (13) Marston
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lascombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (15) Marston
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #T7#
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lascombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lascombe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lascombe tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston controlling the action here.#T8#
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Lascombe gets full guard.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a triangle but Marston pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lascombe working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
Lascombe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marston controls the pace.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lascombe looking to control.
Marston preventing the sweep. #T10#
Lascombe is trying to keep Marston in close.
#SUB#
Lascombe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lascombe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (6) vs (15) Marston
Lascombe preventing the sweep.
Marston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lascombe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marston has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (6) vs (17) Marston#T11#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lascombe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (6) vs (20) Marston
Lascombe tries to buck Marston off but Marston is having none of it.
Marston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lascombe tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position. #T12#
Lascombe wants to control but Marston postures up.
Marston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lascombe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lascombe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lascombe is working hard here to advance position.
Lascombe wants to control but Marston postures up.
You can see the frustration on Lascombe's face as Marston controls the position.
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Marston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lascombe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lascombe (6) vs (22) Marston
Lascombe tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (6) vs (25) Marston
Marston has the hooks in. Lascombe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lascombe is breathing heavily.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lascombe doesn't escape.
Marston controlling well, preventing Lascombe from escaping the position.
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Lascombe buck him off. #T14#
Marston controlling well, preventing Lascombe from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.
Lascombe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marston controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lascombe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 25 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Marston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marston tries for a takedown but Darkins manages to get underhooks.
Darkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Darkins shoots in for a double leg but Marston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Darkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marston as he avoids it easily.
Darkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Darkins persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darkins defends it well.
Darkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marston as he avoids it easily.
Darkins goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.
And Marston tries to counter it with a takedown but Darkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marston stops a takedown attempt from Darkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is pressed up against the cage. Darkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marston down to the mat. Marston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darkins has a takedown stuffed.
Marston feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Darkins dives in and scores a takedown into Marston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Marston#T1#
Darkins preventing the sweep.
Marston keeps trying to improve his position.
Darkins slips nicely into half guard.
Marston tries to roll over but Darkins keeps him under control.
Marston gets full guard.
Marston keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darkins is one step ahead there.
Marston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marston has his hands on Darkins's head, controlling the position.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Darkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Marston
Marston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston stops Darkins from passing to mount.
Marston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Darkins wants to take a breather but Marston is having none of it.
Marston wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darkins is pressing down on Marston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marston is holding on for now.
Darkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marston! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (8) vs (0) Marston#T3#
Darkins looking to control but Marston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marston is looking to improve his position but Darkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Darkins tries to control but Marston wriggling away.
Darkins prevents Marston from getting the reversal.
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Darkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Darkins tries to control but Marston wriggling away.
Marston tries to reverse the position but Darkins maintains control.
Marston is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB#
Darkins has control of Marston's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marston regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marston is looking to escape.
Marston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston is trying to escape the mount.
Marston stops Darkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Marston can't escape the position.
Marston is still trying to improve position.
Darkins is looking to work his way around to Marston's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Darkins moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (11) vs (0) Marston
Marston wants to escape the position.
Darkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Darkins looking for the RNC.
We've been informed that Marston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Darkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marston tries to escape but Darkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Darkins is persistently looking for the submission but Marston is defending it well.
Marston tries to escape but Darkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Darkins looking to break Marston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Darkins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Darkins looking for the choke from the back.
Darkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Darkins tries to keep control of the position but Marston is staying busy.
Darkins is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marston is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Darkins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Marston rolls, trying to escape but Darkins keeps control of the position.
#T7##SUB#
Darkins working for the choke.
Marston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marston staying busy and making it hard for Darkins to control.
Darkins keeps control of the position as Marston tries to break free.
Darkins struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Marston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Darkins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Marston preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins.
Marston tries to escape the position.
#T8##SUB#
Darkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marston is defending well though. Darkins let's go of the attempt for now.
Marston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Marston working to try and regain half guard.
Marston is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action.
Marston is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Darkins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marston is looking to improve his position but Darkins isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Darkins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Darkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Darkins trying to control but Marston is having none of it.
Marston is trying to escape the mount but Darkins keeps good control and instead manages to take Marston's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (14) vs (0) Marston#T10#
Darkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marston tries to escape the position.
Darkins wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Marston wants to escape the position.
Darkins is trying to stick to Marston's back but Marston is turning into Darkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Darkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (14) vs (2) Marston
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (16) vs (2) Marston
Marston controls Darkins momentarily but Darkins frees himself.
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully. #T11#
Marston 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: Darkins (16) vs (4) Marston#SUB#
Darkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
Marston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Darkins tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.#T12#
Darkins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marston has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (16) vs (7) Marston
Darkins tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston tries to control but Darkins wriggling away.
Darkins tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (16) vs (10) Marston
Darkins tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
#T13#
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
Marston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Marston gets his hands free as Darkins looks to control.
Darkins wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Darkins's body.
Marston is trying to stick to Darkins's back but Darkins is turning into Marston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darkins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (18) vs (10) Marston#T14#
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Darkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Marston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (18) vs (12) Marston
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
Darrell Darkins 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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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marston tries to keep at a distance but Gerbandi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marston prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Marston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marston is now in half guard.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi has a hand on Marston's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marston takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Gerbandi tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (0) vs (8) Marston
Gerbandi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gerbandi doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Marston is looking for the choke from the back position but Gerbandi is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Gerbandi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gerbandi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Gerbandi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (8) Marston
Gerbandi trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerbandi trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Marston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Gerbandi pulls Marston in to control the position.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Marston postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marston is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Marston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#T5#
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Marston has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marston reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marston taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schlepper dives in and grabs Marston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marston pushes down on Schlepper's head and hops out.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schlepper dives in for a single leg takedown but Marston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Schlepper gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Schlepper
Marston is refusing to be controlled, as Schlepper sits in half guard.
Marston manages to get to full guard.
Marston working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Schlepper is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Schlepper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marston is not content to let Schlepper control the position.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Schlepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Schlepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston is not content to let Schlepper control the position.
Still in half guard, Schlepper seems content to control.
Marston manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Marston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schlepper controls the pace.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schlepper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Schlepper
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlepper has control of Marston's left arm, preventing Marston from doing any damage.
Schlepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlepper, not yet.
Schlepper is trying to control the position but Marston postures up. #T3#
Marston preventing the sweep.
Schlepper controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Schlepper is trying to hold Marston in close to prevent damage but Marston has managed to pass into half guard.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
Marston stalling.
Schlepper tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg. #T4#
Schlepper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marston jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Schlepper
Schlepper is trying to work for a sweep but Marston has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (7) vs (2) Schlepper
Marston controlling his opponent.
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
Marston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schlepper to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marston (10) vs (2) Schlepper
Marston keeps control of the position as Schlepper tries to break free.
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5#
Marston keeps control of the position as Schlepper tries to break free.
Marston avoiding Schlepper 's attempts to control his hands.
Schlepper tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
Schlepper keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schlepper tries to escape but Marston has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Schlepper just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Schlepper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marston biding his time, controlling Schlepper.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Schlepper can't escape the position.
Schlepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schlepper looking very determined here, making life difficult for Marston.
Schlepper trying to control but not successfully.
Schlepper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Schlepper tries to escape the position.
Marston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schlepper's body.
Schlepper tries to escape but Marston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schlepper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schlepper regains half guard.#T9#
Schlepper wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
Marston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Marston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schlepper manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10##SUB2#
Schlepper has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marston 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 Schlepper. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (13) vs (2) Schlepper
Marston controlling the position.
Schlepper can't do much from the bottom here.
Schlepper looking for a sweep but Marston has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (15) vs (2) Schlepper
Schlepper wants to control but Marston is having none of it.#T11#
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlepper can't escape the position.
Schlepper has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schlepper looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marston (18) vs (2) Schlepper
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schlepper.#T12#
Schlepper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.
Schlepper can't escape the position.
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Schlepper buck him off.
Schlepper tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
#T13#
Marston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schlepper just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marston controlling from the back.
Schlepper tries to escape but Marston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Marston.
You can see the frustration on Schlepper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schlepper trying to control the hands but Marston won't let him. #T14#
Schlepper is trying to break free.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Schlepper manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (18) vs (4) Schlepper#SUB#
Marston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schlepper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schlepper wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schlepper defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Marston is trying to trip Heliogabale. He has hold of a leg but Heliogabale is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marston persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marston won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston being controlled here momentarily.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T1#
Heliogabale trying to control the position.
Marston controlling from the top position.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Heliogabale looking to control.
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marston stays in close to Heliogabale's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Marston 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.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heliogabale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Marston#T3#
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Marston
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (7) Marston
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marston controls the pace.#T4#
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (10) Marston
Heliogabale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Heliogabale is letting Marston control him for a moment. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale stops Marston from passing to mount.
Heliogabale tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position.
Heliogabale is being controlled here. #T6#
Marston advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Heliogabale (2) vs (12) Marston#SUB2#
Marston has hold of Heliogabale's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heliogabale manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Heliogabale tries to hold on but Marston postures up.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T7#
Heliogabale is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Heliogabale is working to get back to half guard.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Heliogabale defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Marston is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Marston stalling.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Marston content to control rather than advance.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
#T10#
Well, if Marston 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.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale manages to get to full guard.
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heliogabale controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself. #T11#
Marston controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston postures up.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#SUB#
Heliogabale working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
#T12#
Marston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Heliogabale trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marston has passed into half guard!
#T14#
Heliogabale wants to control but Marston passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (15) Marston
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face as Marston controls the position.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Marston trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 2 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Marston pulls guard effortlessly.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chai trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is trying to keep Chai in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai 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.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Marston is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marston wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Marston tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Marston tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Marston
Chai looking to control but Marston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marston is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marston for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Chai has hold of Marston's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marston manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chai wants to control the pace but Marston is squirming around nicely.
Marston is working to get back to half guard.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Marston holds on, trying desperately to control.#T4#
Marston tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. #SUB#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai avoids the attempt from Marston to control.
Marston is working to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to control but Marston wriggling away.
Marston tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.#T5#
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marston is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (0) Marston
Marston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Marston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Marston is defending well. #T6#
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (0) Marston
Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Marston tries to control Chai's head but Chai pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Marston is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). T Mustana Chai!
After winning the bout, T Mustana Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Marston and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Marston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nutz is looking for a triangle here but Marston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (0) vs (5) Marston
Nutz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face as Marston controls the position.
It looks like Marston 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.
Nutz stops Marston from passing to mount.
Nutz being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Nutz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Marston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nutz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nutz (0) vs (10) Marston
Marston controlling from the back.
Nutz trying to control the action but Marston just sinks the hooks in.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Marston patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
Marston controls the position.#T4#
Nutz trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Marston.
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
Marston biding his time, controlling Nutz. #T5#
Marston is continuing to stall.
Marston is hanging on to Nutz's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Marston.
Marston not allowing Nutz to control his hands. #T6#
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Nutz buck him off.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Nutz tries to escape the position.
Marston has good solid back control here.
Marston is hanging on to Nutz's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Nutz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nutz just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nutz.
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marston controlling from mount. #T9##SUB2#
Nutz reaches up and pulls Marston towards him, trying to control the position. Marston manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Nutz! Nutz tries to roll over - now Marston is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Nutz has to tap out! Great work there by Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Marston!
Whole Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Castro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Castro dives in and scores a takedown into Marston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Castro
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Castro
Castro is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Castro has control of Marston's left arm, preventing Marston from doing any damage.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Castro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro seems keen to control Marston's posture.
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marston stands and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Castro#T2##SUB#
Castro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marston! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Castro has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Marston!
Marcelo Castro was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kuningas drives through with a takedown into Marston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kuningas drops back looking for a leg! Marston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marston manages to kick Kuningas off! Kuningas jumps back into Marston's guard.
Kuningas stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston pulls Kuningas in close to prevent any damage.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kuningas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Kuningas
Marston wants to control but Kuningas postures up.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it. #SUB2#
Kuningas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marston could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuningas has cracked it and Marston is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Klopstock feints and as Marston raises his hands in defense, Klopstock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Marston
Klopstock trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Klopstock won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Marston working a defensive guard here.
Klopstock won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #T1#
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopstock manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (2) Marston
Marston content to stall in guard here.
Klopstock looking for a sweep. Not yet Klopstock, not yet. #SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a triangle here but Marston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (5) Marston
Klopstock is looking for a sweep.
Klopstock gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (2) vs (7) Marston
Klopstock wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Klopstock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Klopstock 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.
Klopstock is in trouble now - Marston has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Klopstock tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopstock is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klopstock is desperately trying to improve his position but Marston has a good base and remains in mount.
Marston tries to control but Klopstock wriggling away. #T4#
Klopstock tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (2) vs (13) Marston
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Klopstock buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marston is hanging on to Klopstock's back as he tries to escape.
Klopstock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marston's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (6) vs (13) Marston
Marston tries to roll but Klopstock sticks to his back.
#T5##SUB#
Klopstock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marston can't escape the position.
Klopstock is trying to stick to Marston's back but Marston is turning into Klopstock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klopstock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (6) vs (15) Marston
Klopstock controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Klopstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Marston is posturing up here but Klopstock has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marston tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marston has to tap! Slick submission there by Klopstock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonhard Klopstock!
In his post fight interview, Leonhard Klopstock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schlepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Schlepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from Schlepper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schlepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlepper somewhat.
Marston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schlepper defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huug Schlepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Schlepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Schlepper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marston avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Marston as Schlepper shoots in.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schlepper or perhaps it was just good defense by Marston, which made it look bad.
Schlepper shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schlepper. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schlepper.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schlepper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Schlepper persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlepper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schlepper is breathing heavily.
Schlepper shoots in for a double leg but Marston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schlepper shoots in but no luck this time.
Marston with the counter takedown but Schlepper avoids it easily.#TD#
Schlepper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Marston
Marston gets back to full guard.
Schlepper stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#T3#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlepper manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (2) Marston
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Schlepper controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlepper is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Schlepper working a defensive guard here.
Schlepper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schlepper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Marston content to stall in guard here.
Schlepper keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Schlepper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Schlepper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marston preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlepper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Schlepper has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston slips nicely into half guard.
Marston wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marston prevents Schlepper from improving his position.#T7#
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (2) vs (5) Marston
Marston wants to take Schlepper's back but he can't do it this time.
Schlepper tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schlepper tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlepper reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Schlepper rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schlepper (2) vs (8) Marston#T8#
Schlepper is trying to break free.
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Schlepper staying busy and making it hard for Marston to control.
Schlepper is in bad spot here.
Marston biding his time, controlling Schlepper. #T9#
Schlepper rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schlepper is positioning himself well to prevent Marston advancing to mount.
Marston controlling the action here.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
#T10#
Schlepper is trying is best to control the position here.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston is looking to advance position but Schlepper won't allow it.
Schlepper wants to get back to full guard.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Marston passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (2) vs (11) Marston
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlepper tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Schlepper is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T12#
Schlepper is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schlepper (2) vs (14) Marston
I really don't envy Schlepper right now.
Well,Schlepper is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schlepper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Marston.#T13#
Marston has the hooks in. Schlepper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Schlepper is working hard here to advance position.
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schlepper is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schlepper.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marston.#T14#
It looks like Marston 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.
Schlepper trying to control the hands but Marston won't let him.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schlepper doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlepper wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ismael Ferreira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Ferreira . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston leaves Ferreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Marston tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marston circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Marston tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Marston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferreira (0) vs (2) Marston#T1#
Marston stays in close to Ferreira 's body and controls the position.
Marston passes Ferreira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
Marston stalling. #SUB#
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferreira is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Brawlers that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Marston works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (0) vs (5) Marston#T4#
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
Marston has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferreira (0) vs (7) Marston
Ferreira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ferreira (0) vs (10) Marston#SUB2#
Marston looking to break Ferreira 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferreira remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marston will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Ferreira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've been informed that Marston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Ferreira wants to escape the position.
Ferreira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferreira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferreira tries to get out of the position.
Ferreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Marston 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.#T6#
Ferreira is looking to get to half guard.
Marston content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira prevents Marston from taking his back.
Marston controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Ferreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ferreira is holding on tight.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferreira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard but Marston has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (0) vs (13) Marston
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
Marston gets to mount! Ferreira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferreira (0) vs (15) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here. #T8#
Ferreira is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston controlling his opponent.
Marston prevents Ferreira from getting the reversal.
Marston controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Ferreira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferreira has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ferreira (0) vs (18) Marston
Good control from Marston.
Ferreira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferreira doesn't escape.
Ferreira can't escape the position.
Marston is trying to stick to Ferreira 's back but Ferreira is turning into Marston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferreira . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (18) Marston
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Marston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Marston 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: Ferreira (2) vs (20) Marston#SUB#
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Marston is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back.
Marston uses his free foot to push down on Ferreira 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferreira . Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (2) vs (23) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ferreira (2) vs (26) Marston#T13#
Ferreira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Marston is trying to stick to Ferreira 's back but Ferreira is turning into Marston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferreira . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (4) vs (26) Marston
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira is one step ahead there.
Marston managing to control the position. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (4) vs (28) Marston
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira (4) vs (31) Marston
Marston moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferreira (4) vs (33) Marston
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston is looking to work his way around to Ferreira 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 33 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Huntington takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Marston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Huntington can't fight it off and eventually Marston manages to take the fight to the floor. Huntington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Marston
Huntington wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
Huntington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huntington! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Marston
Huntington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Huntington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huntington working to try and regain half guard.
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (0) vs (8) Marston
Huntington is in bad spot here.
Huntington manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Huntington.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (8) Marston
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston wants to hit a sweep here but Huntington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marston there! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (8) Marston#T2#
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Huntington has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Huntington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Huntington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (8) Marston
Huntington mounts Marston! Really nice guard pass there! #T3##SUB#
Huntington is working for a guillotine from mount but Marston frees his head quite easily.
Marston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (8) vs (10) Marston#SUB#
Huntington working for submissions but it's allowed Marston to get to half guard.
Huntington trying to control here.
Well, if Marston 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.
Huntington wants to control but Marston passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (13) Marston#T4#
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huntington's legs.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.
Marston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huntington's shoulder. That is not cool.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huntington looking for subs from the bottom but Marston mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (16) Marston#T5#
Marston prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
Huntington stops Marston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huntington working to try and regain half guard.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marston with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huntington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huntington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Huntington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huntington trying to control the position.
Huntington wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston controlling the pace.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Huntington wants to control the action here but instead Marston manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (19) Marston
Huntington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huntington regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Huntington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Huntington moves into full guard.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Huntington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marston has picked Huntington up and slammed him! Huntington can't keep hold of the triangle and Marston manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (22) Marston
Huntington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (8) vs (24) Marston#T9#
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (8) vs (27) Marston
Marston controls the position.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huntington turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (10) vs (27) Marston
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Huntington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Huntington seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Huntington seems to be working for a kimura but Marston defends the submission attempt.
Huntington is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Marston wants to sweep but Huntington has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (13) vs (27) Marston
Marston tries to bench press Huntington off him but Huntington keeps the position.
Marston is not content to let Huntington control the position. #SUB#
Huntington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huntington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marston is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Marston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Marston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marston trying to hold on to Huntington's head to control him but Huntington postures up.
Huntington is just content to waste time from the top position. Marston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Huntington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marston! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (13) vs (31) Marston
Marston taking a breather here. #T12#
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huntington's legs. #T13#
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Huntington's face as Marston controls the position.
Huntington is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Marston has control of an arm but Huntington manages to advance to Marston's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (17) vs (31) Marston#SUB#
Huntington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huntington's guard. Nice work there by Marston.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (17) vs (33) Marston
Huntington is breathing heavily.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Huntington looking for subs off his back but Marston has passed one foot through into half guard.
Huntington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 33 to 17. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon has a takedown stuffed.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gascon has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Marston forces Gascon back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gascon wants the takedown. Marston is fighting it off but Gascon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marston's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Marston#SUB#
Gascon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Gascon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Marston keeps trying to improve his position.
Gascon controlling from the top position.
Gascon trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gascon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Gascon content to stall in guard here.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Marston
Marston is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gascon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Marston
Gascon wants to control the pace but Marston is squirming around nicely.
Marston is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Gascon is looking to work his way around to Marston's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascon looking to control but Marston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marston is looking to escape.
We've been informed that Marston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marston tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Marston regains half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T4#
Marston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Marston tries to roll over but Gascon keeps him under control.
Marston wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy.
Gascon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (0) Marston
Gascon tries to control but Marston wriggling away.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Marston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Marston's legs - danger averted.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#SUB2#
Marston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gascon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (10) vs (2) Marston#SUB#
Gascon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (5) Marston
Gascon is trying to work for a sweep but Marston has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (10) vs (7) Marston#T7#
Gascon can't escape the position.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marston avoids the attempt from Gascon to control.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gascon 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.
Marston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marston prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marston won't allow Gascon to sweep him here. #T9#
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Marston defends easily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon looking to control.
#T10#
Gascon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Marston defends easily.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Marston stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gascon working a defensive guard but Marston manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (10) Marston
Gascon is trying to get back to half guard.
Marston slows the pace down. #T11#
Gascon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
Gascon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
It looks like Marston 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.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marston defends well.
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gascon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marston has picked Gascon up and slammed him! Gascon can't keep hold of the triangle and Marston manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (13) Marston#T13#
Marston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Marston is continuing to stall.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gascon's legs.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Marston controls the position.
Gascon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gascon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (10) vs (15) Marston
Gascon is trying to escape the mount.
Gascon tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon tries to control the position but Marston now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (10) vs (18) Marston
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gascon is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marston moves into the clinch successfully.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuningas is trying to drag Marston to the mat but Marston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Marston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuningas can't fight it off and eventually Marston manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuningas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Kuningas gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston is fighting to break Kuningas's control of his arms but Kuningas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kuningas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marston 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 Kuningas. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Marston
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Marston advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston is looking to work his way around to Kuningas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Kuningas is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston content just to control the position here.
Marston is trying to control here but Kuningas has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Marston has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (10) Marston
Kuningas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Marston has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Marston
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuningas's legs.
Marston taking a breather here.
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Marston tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him.
Marston working away.
Kuningas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marston is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (15) Marston
Kuningas wants to control but Marston is having none of it.
Marston wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Marston avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.
Kuningas is controlling an arm, preventing Marston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Kuningas regains half guard.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas is holding on to half guard well.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.#SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marston frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuningas has switched to an armbar! Marston is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Marston is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Jones trying to hold on to Marston's head to control him but Marston postures up.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Marston is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Jones tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here.
Jones can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Marston goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Marston
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marston pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (7) Marston
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Marston prevents Jones from getting the reversal.#T5#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (13) Marston#T6#
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Marston is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Jones tries to break free.
Marston biding his time, controlling Jones.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Jones trying to control the position but Marston manages to sink in the hooks.
Marston is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Marston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Marston has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones breaks Marston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (13) Marston
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Marston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marston is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (15) Marston
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard but Marston passes into half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#T11#
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marston uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (18) Marston
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston controlling from mount. #T12#
Jones 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.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (21) Marston
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chase Cole!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Cole gets a double leg takedown into Marston's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Cole
Marston is pulling down on Cole's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston'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.#T1#
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Cole
Cole is trying to hold Marston in close to prevent damage but Marston has managed to pass into half guard.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard.
Cole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cole is trying to keep Marston in close.
Cole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marston is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cole looking for subs off his back but Marston has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Marston is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Cole won't allow it.
Cole is in trouble now - Marston has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Cole
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cole is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marston takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (8) vs (2) Cole
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cole doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Cole can't escape the position.
Cole keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston keeps control of the position easily here as Cole tries to buck him off.
Marston not allowing Cole to control his hands.
Cole tries to break free.
#T7#
Cole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Marston controlling well, preventing Cole from escaping the position.
Cole controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Marston controls the position.
Cole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Cole prevents Marston from taking his back.
Marston controlling his opponent.
Marston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Cole wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cole wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Cole reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cole rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (11) vs (2) Cole
Marston controlling from the back.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Cole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (11) vs (4) Cole
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Cole trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (13) vs (4) Cole
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole is trying to keep Marston in close.
#SUB2#
Cole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (16) vs (4) Cole
Marston in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Marston moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (18) vs (4) Cole
Cole tries to control Marston's body but Marston pushes him off. Cole squirms to his side and now Marston has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marston (21) vs (4) Cole
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Good control from Marston.#T13#
Cole tries to roll but Marston sticks to his back.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cole doesn't escape.
Marston is not going to allow Cole to sit and survive in this position.
Cole is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marston is staying active.#T14#
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cole tries to break free.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Clint Byrum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byrum tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
Byrum tries to clinch but Marston is having none of it.
Byrum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marston circles away.#CL#
Marston darts in and clinches Byrum up against the cage.#TD2#
Byrum pulls guard. #SUB2#
Byrum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (3) vs (0) Byrum
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Byrum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is staying tight to Byrum's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Byrum can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Byrum tries to control but Marston manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Marston (6) vs (0) Byrum
Byrum is really stuck here.
Marston controlling from the back.
Byrum can't escape the position.
Marston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Byrum's body.
#T2#
Byrum tries to break free.
Byrum just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Byrum is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marston biding his time, controlling Byrum.
Byrum turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (6) vs (2) Byrum
Marston pulls Byrum in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrum is one step ahead there.
Byrum postures up.
Byrum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Byrum wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Byrum stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston working a defensive guard here.
Byrum won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Marston is trying to push Byrum off with his feet but Byrum grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Marston's ankles and Marston is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Clint Byrum! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronnie Hepple!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marston (4) vs (0) Hepple
Hepple tries to buck Marston off but Marston is having none of it.
Marston working away.
Marston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hepple tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple is being controlled here. #T1#
Hepple manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (2) Hepple#SUB2#
Hepple is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marston wants to improve his position but Hepple is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hepple is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marston sees it coming and defends easily.
Marston is not content to let Hepple control the position.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Hepple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston is concentrating on defense, preventing Hepple from advancing position.
Hepple wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Hepple looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Marston tries to roll over but Hepple keeps him under control.
Marston trying to control from the bottom.
Marston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is looking to control Hepple's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Marston wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Marston trying to control but Hepple postures up.
Marston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hepple stays in close to Marston's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (6) vs (2) Hepple
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hepple swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Hepple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hepple looking for a sweep. Not yet Hepple, not yet. #SUB2#
Hepple looking for a guillotine here but Marston defends easily.
Marston passes into half guard.
Hepple is trying to maintain the position but Marston is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Marston moves into full mount! Hepple won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (9) vs (2) Hepple
Hepple is trying to escape the mount.
Marston controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Hepple is looking to get to half guard.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hepple for as long as he can get away with.
Hepple tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hepple is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hepple is looking to escape.
Hepple really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hepple sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hepple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.
Marston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marston controlling the pace. #T9#
Hepple trying to hold on to Marston's head to control him but Marston postures up.
Marston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hepple trying to control here.
Marston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marston is pressing down on Hepple's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hepple is holding on for now. #T10#
Marston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hepple makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hepple.#SUB2#
Hepple is looking for a triangle but Marston pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hepple is looking for a triangle here but Marston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (12) vs (2) Hepple
Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hepple keeps working. #T11#
Hepple can't do much from the bottom here.
Hepple is trying to improve his position.
Hepple regains half guard.
Marston is looking to advance position but Hepple won't allow it.
Hepple trying to control from the bottom.
Hepple is pressing down on Marston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Hepple is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hepple has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marston 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 Hepple. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (15) vs (2) Hepple
The referee asks Marston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marston prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hepple holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Marston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marston advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marston (17) vs (2) Hepple#T13#
Hepple tries to hold on but Marston postures up.
Hepple might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hepple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Hepple working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Hepple tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Hepple is controlling an arm, preventing Marston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hepple slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hepple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston slows the pace down in half guard.
Hepple tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearce scores with a jab. Marston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pearce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Pearce persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearce scores with a nice head shot.
Pearce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marston pinned against the cage. Marston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Marston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marston showed some decent athleticism there.
Marston is keen to just control but Pearce is a slippery customer.
Marston trying to advance position but Pearce counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Pearce keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Marston throwing strikes from guard but Pearce blocks nicely.
Marston throwing strikes but missing.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Pearce is keeping the position.
Marston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marston slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marston is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pearce reverses the position - he's now on top in Marston's guard.
Pearce landing with the ground and pound.
Marston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pearce manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Marston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearce is retaining full guard.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearce is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Marston drops back looking for a leg! Pearce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pearce manages to kick Marston off! Marston jumps back into Pearce's guard. #T3#
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearce is keeping the position for now.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marston keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marston but Marston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Pearce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearce shoots and misses #TD2#
and Marston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pearce's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Marston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Marston.
Pearce shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jim Marston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearce shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Pearce. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pearce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marston to the ground. Pearce is now in Marston's guard.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearce is one step ahead there.
Pearce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Pearce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Marston thows a huge punch but Pearce dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marston trying to control from half guard but Pearce is working away.
Pearce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marston.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston controlling the action here.
Pearce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marston.
Marston sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jim Marston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearce won't allow Marston to pass to mount.
Marston passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pearce because Marston loaded up on that one.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pearce wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Marston content just to control the position here.
Pearce is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Marston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marston trying to control but Pearce is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Marston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marston misses with a head shot.
Marston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pearce is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action.
Marston controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marston takes a swing at Pearce's ribcage but misses.
Pearce dives in and grabs Marston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marston pushes down on Pearce's head and hops out.
Marston throws a series of punches but Pearce moves out of range.
Pearce appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Marston. No joy for Pearce on that attempt.
Pearce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Marston tries to counter it with a takedown but Pearce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Pearce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Pearce tries for a takedown but Marston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Pearce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearce closes the distance but Marston moves to the side #TD2#
and Marston counters with a shoot takedown. Pearce fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston wants to control from the top but Pearce keeps moving.
Marston passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marston in particular looking to stall.
Marston tries to pass to full mount but Pearce defends it.
Marston controlling the action here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearce defending well though.
Marston stalling away here and it's allowed Pearce to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marston wants to control from the top but Pearce keeps moving.
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marston misses with the ground and pound.
Marston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##SUB2#
Marston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pearce!
Marston looking to ground and pound but Pearce is blocking nicely.
Marston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Marston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston throws some wild stikes that Pearce manages to avoid easily.
Douglas Pearce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Marston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marston controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Marston! |
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