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Event:
SSG 364 Solo vs Feet
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
Miyao is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Marlin is defending well.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao passes easily into half guard.
Marlin wants to control the action here but instead Miyao manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Miyao
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Marlin is squirming around nicely.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.#T2#
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Marlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount but Miyao keeps good control and instead manages to take Marlin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (8) Miyao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Marlin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miyao doesn't have the hooks in and Marlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (8) Miyao#T3#
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (10) Miyao#SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (10) Miyao
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Marlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marlin has Miyao in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (12) Miyao
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Marlin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily.
Miyao moves into full mount! Marlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (4) vs (15) Miyao
Marlin 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: Marlin (4) vs (18) Miyao#T7#
I really don't envy Marlin right now.
Miyao is riding his opponent, not letting Marlin buck him off. #SUB2#
Marlin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miyao's arms. #SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Marlin has hold of Miyao's leg, trying to break free but it's let Miyao lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marlin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Miyao throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
A victorious Paulo Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin shoots in but Dresner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dresner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dresner but Dresner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Marlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dresner as he avoids it easily.
Marlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dresner swivels and escapes.
Marlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dresner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marlin somewhat.
Marlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dresner is fending him off so far but Marlin persists. Nope, Dresner circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Dresner clinches up against the cage.
Marlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Dresner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it. #SUB2#
Marlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
#SUB#
Marlin with the active half guard here but Dresner passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Dresner#T1#
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (5) Dresner
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Marlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (5) Dresner
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but Dresner doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marlin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dresner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dresner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (5) vs (7) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Dresner won't allow Marlin to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Marlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dresner stacks Marlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dresner! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (10) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Marlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Marlin is defending well.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marlin tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Dresner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dresner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marlin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (5) vs (12) Dresner#SUB2#
Marlin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner.
Marlin tries to reverse the position but Dresner maintains control.
Dresner tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Marlin wants to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dresner looking to secure an arm triangle but Marlin defends it well.
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresner has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dresner has control of Marlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Marlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dresner looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Marlin is in no mood to give up.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Dresner looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dresner has hold of Marlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Marlin tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Dresner wants to control the pace but Marlin is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dresner stalling.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (15) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Marlin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner. #T9#
Marlin regains half guard.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Marlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Dresner has control of the leg.
Dresner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (18) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Marlin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner. #T10##SUB2#
Dresner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marlin is now in Dresner's guard. A big mistake from Dresner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (7) vs (18) Dresner
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (10) vs (18) Dresner
Marlin is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Dresner is defending well. #T11#
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dresner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Marlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Marlin trying to control the position but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Marlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dresner's legs. #SUB#
Marlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dresner manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Marlin stalling away here and it's allowed Dresner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Dresner's legs - danger averted.
Dresner controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Dresner is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath Christian Dresner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 359 Majere vs Hunt
Date: Oct 06, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Viera clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Viera jumps guard.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Marlin forces his way into half guard.
Marlin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (3) vs (0) Viera
Marlin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Viera is holding on tight.
Viera is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin mounts Viera! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Viera is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Marlin trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but Viera doesn't allow it.
Viera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Marlin sits in half guard. #T2#
Viera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Viera trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
Viera is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Viera trying to control here.
#SUB#
Marlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Marlin is looking to advance position but Viera won't allow it.
Marlin is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marlin passes Viera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera trying to hold on to Marlin's head to control him but Marlin postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marlin is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Marlin controlling the action here.#T6#
Viera gets back to full guard.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (6) vs (0) Viera#SUB#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (6) vs (2) Viera#T7#
Still in half guard, Viera seems content to control.#SUB2#
Viera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marlin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Viera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viera prevents Marlin from improving his position.
Marlin is trying to maintain the position but Viera is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Marlin actively working from the bottom here.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it. #T8##SUB2#
Viera is working for a kimura but Marlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Viera trying to control the action but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Viera is tapping! Great win for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Marlin!
Our winner, Blue Marlin, 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 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 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 23 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Marlin gets a double leg takedown into Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Marlin#SUB#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima trying to control the position.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Marlin wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle here but Marlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Marlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marlin working away.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (4) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lima has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Marlin is in real trouble here. Lima gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Marlin is tapping out! Lima wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 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 12 wins and 7 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald Jr shoots in but Marlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marlin quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (0) Marlin
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Marlin defending well.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald Jr defends it easily.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (0) Marlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Marlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (2) Marlin
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin not doing much here.
Marlin wants to pass to mount but McDonald Jr is defending the position.
Marlin prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.
McDonald Jr is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald Jr is just riding it out for now. Marlin eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald Jr is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McDonald Jr wants to control the action here but instead Marlin manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (5) Marlin
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Marlin postures up.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (5) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin trying to control momentarily.
McDonald Jr trying to control the hands but Marlin won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald Jr doesn't escape.
McDonald Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald Jr tries to escape but Marlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald Jr doesn't escape.
McDonald Jr trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marlin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
McDonald Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr trying to hold on to Marlin's head to control him but Marlin postures up.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but McDonald Jr defending well.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marlin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McDonald Jr defend it? Marlin steps over the head and cranks it - McDonald Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blue Marlin!
Blue Marlin 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 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 25, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlin shoots in and drives through. Filerup sprawls well.#CL#
Filerup closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filerup after a bit of a struggle.
Immagunna Filerup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Marlin.#TD#
Filerup has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Filerup pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Filerup dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin pulls Filerup in close to prevent any damage.
Filerup controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Filerup content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Marlin has locked up a guillotine! Marlin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Filerup is holding on here and Marlin must be using up a lot of energy. Filerup has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Marlin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Marlin!
Blue Marlin 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 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Marlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Marlin
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson pulls Marlin in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Marlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Marlin
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson has his hands on Marlin's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Robinson 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.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Marlin won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson controlling Marlin's posture. #T5#
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlin controls the pace.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Robinson controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T6#
Robinson 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.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet. #T7#
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (4) Marlin#T8#
Robinson trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Marlin looking to control.
#T9#
Marlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10#
Marlin controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
Marlin trying to control the position here.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T11#
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Marlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (6) Marlin
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is trying to keep Marlin in close.
Marlin won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Marlin is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson is pulling down on Marlin's head to control his posture. #T12#
Marlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Marlin trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Marlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T13#
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Marlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Marlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Marlin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (4) vs (9) Marlin
Robinson tries to bench press Marlin off him but Marlin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Marlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Marlin stalls from top position.
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Blue Marlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 341 Macker vs Solo
Date: Aug 11, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sadrano has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Sadrano has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sadrano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Sadrano dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Sadrano won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
Marlin is trying to keep Sadrano in close.
Sadrano stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano being controlled here momentarily.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Marlin is trying to keep Sadrano in close.
Sadrano trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadrano defends well.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sadrano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marlin's guard.
Marlin is looking to get back to full guard here but Sadrano has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Sadrano
Sadrano advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (0) vs (7) Sadrano#SUB2#
Sadrano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marlin manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Marlin wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sadrano has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Marlin's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Marlin is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sadrano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arelvam Sadrano!
During a confident post fight interview, Arelvam Sadrano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 21, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vazquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vazquez (4) vs (0) Marlin#SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marlin, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin is being controlled here.
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Marlin regains half guard.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez 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. #SUB2#
Marlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vazquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (2) Marlin#T2#
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Vazquez controlling the position.
Marlin stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (2) Marlin#T3#
Vazquez trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (9) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin tries to improve position but can't.
Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlin keeps working.
Marlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (9) vs (4) Marlin
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Marlin trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Marlin stalling. #T5#
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Marlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Vazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Marlin trying to control the pace. #T6#
Marlin wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.#SUB#
Vazquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marlin trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Marlin being controlled here momentarily.
Vazquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (11) vs (4) Marlin
Vazquez preventing the sweep.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Marlin wants to sweep here but Vazquez controlling him for the moment. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Marlin 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.
Marlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez advances to half guard. #T9#
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vazquez is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.
Marlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marlin is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin trying to hold on to Vazquez's head to control him but Vazquez postures up.
#T10#
Marlin controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marlin is just riding it out for now. Vazquez eventually gives up the hold.
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Vazquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marlin wants to improve his position but Vazquez is controlling well.
Marlin is trying to control but Vazquez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (14) vs (4) Marlin#T11#
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vazquez swings around for an armbar but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (14) vs (6) Marlin
Marlin wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Vazquez controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Marlin is stalling in the full guard.
Vazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but instead Marlin has moved into half guard.
Marlin wants to advance to full mount but Vazquez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (14) vs (9) Marlin#T13#
Vazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vazquez is not content to let Marlin control the position.
Vazquez tries to buck Marlin off but Marlin is having none of it.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Vazquez sneaks back into half guard.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vazquez avoid being mounted?
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 07, 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 3 wins and 2 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin moves in looking to clinch but Nurbolatov pushes him off.
Nurbolatov looks for a takedown but Marlin sprawls well.
Marlin tries to clinch there but Nurbolatov circles away.
#TD#
Nurbolatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin pulls Nurbolatov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Marlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Marlin trying to control the position here. #T1#
Marlin 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: Nurbolatov (2) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Marlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (5) Marlin
Nurbolatov is controlling an arm, preventing Marlin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but Nurbolatov doesn't allow it.
Nurbolatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Marlin working for a guillotine from mount but Nurbolatov is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Nurbolatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurbolatov is looking to escape.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Nurbolatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurbolatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurbolatov is working hard here to advance position.
Nurbolatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Marlin fails to move to back control.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Nurbolatov is trying to escape the mount.
Marlin fails to advance to Nurbolatov's back.
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin postures up.
Nurbolatov is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurbolatov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marlin content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for submissions but instead, Nurbolatov has regained full guard.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Marlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Marlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurbolatov's guard.
Marlin is looking to advance position but Nurbolatov won't allow it.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Nurbolatov moves into full guard.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurbolatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marlin defends it easily.#T7#
Marlin stands and throws Nurbolatov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Nurbolatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurbolatov stops Marlin from passing to mount.
Marlin controls the position.
Nurbolatov tries to improve position but can't.
Marlin trying to control the action but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nurbolatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurbolatov is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Nurbolatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marlin tries to advance to mount but Nurbolatov denies him. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurbolatov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Marlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurbolatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9#
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but Nurbolatov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurbolatov tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Nurbolatov is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin trying to control but Nurbolatov is having none of it. #T10#
Nurbolatov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Nurbolatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurbolatov tries to hold on but Marlin pushes him away.
Marlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurbolatov is looking to escape.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin avoids the attempt from Nurbolatov to control.
Marlin tries to control but Nurbolatov wriggling away.
Marlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Marlin avoids the attempt from Nurbolatov to control.
Marlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Marlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Marlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nurbolatov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nurbolatov and Marlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Marlin off him but Marlin keeps the position. #T12#
Marlin 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 Nurbolatov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurbolatov (2) vs (13) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Nurbolatov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marlin tries to control but Nurbolatov wriggling away.
Marlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurbolatov tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control.
Marlin controlling his opponent.
Nurbolatov 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: Nurbolatov (4) vs (13) Marlin#T13#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Nurbolatov preventing the sweep.
Nurbolatov looking to pass the guard.
Marlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Nurbolatov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet. #T14#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurbolatov drops back looking for a leg! Marlin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marlin manages to kick Nurbolatov off! Nurbolatov jumps back into Marlin's guard.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (4) vs (15) Marlin
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 15 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Blue Marlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marlin swivels and escapes.
Marlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orozco.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orozco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Orozco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orozco fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Marlin darts in and clinches Orozco up against the cage.
Orozco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlin to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Marlin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Marlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Orozco defends it.
Marlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orozco trying to control but Marlin postures up.
#T1#
Orozco is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orozco trying to control here.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Orozco defending well.
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Orozco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Orozco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Orozco is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Marlin advancing to mount. #T2#
Orozco moves into full guard.
Marlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marlin passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Orozco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Orozco trying to control here.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marlin not doing much here.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco managing to control the position.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.#SUB#
Orozco working for a triangle but Marlin defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Orozco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up. #SUB#
Orozco has his foot on Marlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marlin works his way back into a safe position though.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Orozco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marlin pushing down on Orozco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orozco actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura here.
Marlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Orozco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marlin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Orozco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlin controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlin passes into half guard. #T7#
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Orozco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Orozco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orozco is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Marlin wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy.
Orozco trying to control but Marlin postures up.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Orozco has his foot on Marlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marlin works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Marlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Orozco is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Marlin is stalling in the full guard.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
Marlin is pushing down on Orozco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orozco is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Orozco is having none of it. #SUB#
Orozco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orozco keeps working.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Orozco defending well.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marlin controlling the action here.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marlin.#T11#
Orozco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Marlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orozco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Orozco has his hands clasped together around Marlin's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marlin wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy.
Marlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orozco is trying to escape the mount.
Orozco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orozco regains half guard.#T13#
Marlin trying to control the pace.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Orozco defends it.
Marlin is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Marlin.
Marlin wants to control but Orozco is keeping him busy.
Marlin controlling the action here. #SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back.
Orozco wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin wants to pass to mount but Orozco is defending the position.
Orozco tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 5 to 0.
Blue Marlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hideki Nakamura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Marlin tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nakamura gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nakamura (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Marlin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakamura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (5) vs (0) Marlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura takes a little break here. Marlin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakamura controls the position.
Marlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin struggling a bit here.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.
Marlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Marlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Nakamura continues to stall.
Marlin is looking to regain half guard here but Nakamura keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Marlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Marlin is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Nakamura staying calm.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Marlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What's Marlin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Marlin wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Marlin manages to get back to half guard.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Marlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marlin wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Marlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marlin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (8) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (11) vs (0) Marlin#T8#
Nakamura is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin trying to control the position but Nakamura manages to sink in the hooks.
Marlin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Marlin tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Marlin trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
Marlin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marlin is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marlin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (14) vs (0) Marlin
Nakamura keeps control of the position as Marlin tries to break free.
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.
Nakamura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Nakamura keeps control of the position as Marlin tries to break free.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Marlin is trying to break free.
Marlin trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
Marlin rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Nakamura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Marlin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nakamura off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T11#
Nakamura gets his hands free as Marlin looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nakamura is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Marlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marlin can't escape the position.
#T12#
Marlin trying to control the hands but Nakamura breaks the grip.
Marlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nakamura is staying active.
Nakamura slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marlin tries to escape the position.
Nakamura gets his hands free as Marlin looks to control.
Nakamura controls the position.
Marlin is trying to break free.
#T13#
I would not like to be Marlin right now.
Marlin just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nakamura biding his time, controlling Marlin.
Nakamura is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
Nakamura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marlin.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nakamura.
Marlin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marlin tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Nakamura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marlin.
Marlin trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin just looking to survive in the bad position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Hideki Nakamura made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akhmat Danzakov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin tries to clinch but Danzakov moves out of range.
Marlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danzakov's waist but Danzakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlin off to one side.
Danzakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danzakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlin.
Danzakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Danzakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Marlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danzakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Danzakov
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Danzakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Danzakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marlin has picked Danzakov up and slammed him! Danzakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Marlin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Danzakov
Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (7) vs (0) Danzakov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzakov tries to reverse the position but Marlin maintains control.
Marlin works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (10) vs (0) Danzakov
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Danzakov.#T1#
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
Danzakov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape. #SUB#
Marlin looking for the choke from the back.
Good control from Marlin.
Marlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
Marlin controls the position.#SUB#
Marlin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Danzakov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2#
Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Danzakov for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
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.
Danzakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Danzakov right now.
#T3#
Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marlin.
Danzakov tries to roll but Marlin sticks to his back.
Danzakov turns into Marlin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (10) vs (2) Danzakov
Danzakov trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlin tries to get out of the position.
Danzakov stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (12) vs (2) Danzakov#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been informed that Danzakov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marlin continues to stall.#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Danzakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well.
Danzakov looks winded!
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Marlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Marlin.#T5##SUB2#
Danzakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Marlin is pushing down on Danzakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danzakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin stalling. #SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6##SUB#
Marlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danzakov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Danzakov wants to sweep but Marlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (15) vs (2) Danzakov
Marlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Danzakov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (17) vs (2) Danzakov
Marlin prevents Danzakov from getting the reversal.
Marlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Danzakov is trying to reverse the position but instead Marlin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (20) vs (2) Danzakov#T7#
Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Danzakov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danzakov's body.
Danzakov is trying to break free.
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.
#T8#
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Danzakov doesn't escape.
Danzakov tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Marlin.#SUB#
Danzakov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Danzakov tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Danzakov is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin controls the position.#T10#
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marlin is hanging on to Danzakov's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Danzakov rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Marlin controlling the position well here. Danzakov rolled but Marlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Marlin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Danzakov is trying to break free.
Marlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Danzakov can't escape the position.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marlin controlling well, preventing Danzakov from escaping the position.
#T12#
What can Danzakov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marlin has the hooks in. Danzakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Danzakov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marlin biding his time, controlling Danzakov.
Danzakov tries to escape the position.
Danzakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Danzakov wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Marlin biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Danzakov right now.
Marlin controlling from the back.#SUB#
Marlin is working for a rear naked choke. Danzakov is not defending it well and Marlin has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Danzakov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Danzakov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blue Marlin!
A very excited looking Blue Marlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marlin moves into the clinch.
Martini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marlin smiles and moves away.
Martini shoots in for a takedown but Marlin shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Marlin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Marlin successfully pulls guard.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marlin has his foot on Martini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martini works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin managing to control the position.
Martini wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #T1#
Martini tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martini on the ground.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin has his foot on Martini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Martini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet. #SUB#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Marlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martini is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Marlin has his foot on Martini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martini defends it easily.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Martini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martini has managed to get both his arms back between Marlin's legs - danger averted.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Martini is pushing down on Marlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Martini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Martini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Marlin actively working from the bottom here.
Martini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martini is pressing down on Marlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marlin is holding on for now.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (3) Martini#T5#
Martini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Martini is trying to get an arm triangle but Marlin is defending well.
Marlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martini is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Martini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marlin's legs.
Martini wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Martini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Marlin trying his best to control but Martini has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (0) vs (5) Martini
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marlin is staying active underneath Martini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Martini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marlin defends it well. #SUB2#
Marlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Martini.
#T8##SUB#
Marlin actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Martini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
Martini slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martini tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Martini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Marlin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martini has passed into half guard!
Martini is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Martini has latched onto it... Big trouble! Martini pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Marlin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Martini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Martini! |
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