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Event:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
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 8 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgar Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marlin looking to score a takedown here. Freeman is defending well but Marlin drives through and ends up in Freeman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (0) Freeman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freeman's guard.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Freeman looking for submissions off his back.
Marlin prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Freeman is in trouble now - Marlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (0) Freeman
Freeman is trying to escape the mount.
Marlin fails to advance to Freeman's back.
Marlin trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman is looking to improve his position but Marlin isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Marlin wants to finish this one by submission but Freeman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marlin. #T1#
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Marlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Marlin has control of Freeman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Freeman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marlin prevents Freeman from getting the reversal.
Marlin mounts Freeman! Really nice guard pass there!
Marlin takes Freeman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Freeman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (8) vs (0) Freeman#SUB#
Marlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Freeman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Freeman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms. #T2##SUB#
Freeman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marlin's arms.
Marlin has the hooks in. Freeman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Marlin has the hooks in. Freeman is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Marlin passes his arm under Freeman's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Freeman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Striped Marlin!
Striped 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:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
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 7 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rockmuller wants to work for an arm triangle but Marlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Rockmuller is looking to advance position but Marlin won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rockmuller looking to improve position, pressing down on Marlin's thigh with his hand. Marlin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rockmuller paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rockmuller's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Marlin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Striped Marlin!
Striped Marlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 369 Feet vs Helvig
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marlin tries to keep at a distance but Gaul has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gaul has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gaul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Gaul dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marlin working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.#T1#
Gaul passes Marlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin gets full guard.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Marlin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gaul wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Marlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Marlin
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marlin content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marlin defends it easily.#T3#
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marlin stacks Gaul 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 Marlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (5) Marlin#T5#
Marlin wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Marlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gaul sneaks back into half guard.
Marlin is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Marlin trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Marlin is taking a breather. Gaul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Gaul is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is trying is best to control the position here.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control here.
Gaul is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Marlin seems content to control.#T8##SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up. #SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marlin trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gaul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass. #SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T12#
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul managing to control the position. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marlin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Marlin
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
Marlin is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Marlin is keen to just control but Gaul is a slippery customer.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Marlin trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Marlin postures up.
#T14##SUB#
Marlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Marlin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Striped Marlin 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 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin closes the distance and clinches up with Nutz, looking for a takedown. Marlin pushes Nutz against the cage but Nutz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Nutz shoots in and gets a takedown into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Marlin
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nutz passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Marlin defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
Nutz trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
Nutz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Marlin controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself. #T2#
Nutz trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marlin pulls Nutz in to control the position.
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.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marlin's guard.
Nutz is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz trying to control the pace.
Marlin trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
#T5#
Nutz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marlin gets back to full guard.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nutz postures up.
#T6#
Nutz 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.
Marlin controlling the position.#SUB2#
Marlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Nutz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7##SUB2#
Nutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nutz has managed to get both his arms back between Marlin's legs - danger averted.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Marlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nutz controlling the action here. #T8#
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz is pushing down on Marlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Nutz has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Nutz trying to control the pace.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
Nutz prevents Marlin from improving his position.#SUB#
Nutz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Nutz is looking to stall here but Marlin recovers full guard.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Nutz pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nutz in particular looking to stall.
Nutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marlin is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Nutz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Marlin defends the submission attempt.
Marlin wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz wants to pass to mount but Marlin is defending the position.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Marlin is still trying to improve position.
Nutz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (0) Marlin
Nutz looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutz looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nutz controlling the pace for now.
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Marlin can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nutz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Nutz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justa Nutz made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 352 Clubber vs Gomes
Date: Sep 15, 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 6 wins and 5 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marlin tries to sprawl but Yasalmibaal drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasalmibaal pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Marlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker
Date: Sep 08, 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 5 wins and 5 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into range and clinches up with Marlin.
Marlin is pressed up against the cage. San has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marlin down to the mat. Marlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlin shoots in looking for a takedown but San manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
San gets a double leg takedown into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) San
My spies in The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San pushes down on Marlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San is working for a kimura but Marlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) San
San is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Marlin looking to control.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San passes into half guard.
Marlin is doing well to control the position and prevent San from advancing to side control.
San works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (8) San#T3#
Marlin tries to reverse the position but San maintains control.
Marlin has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (11) San#SUB2#
San looking to break Marlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
San goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marlin escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (11) San
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #T4#
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marlin escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (11) San
San is not content to let Marlin control the position. #SUB#
San wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marlin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of San'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! San is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Striped Marlin!
A relieved looking Striped Marlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Marlin gets tackled into the cage by Cardosi. Cardosi maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cardosi has clasped his hands together around Marlin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardosi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cardosi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardosi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cardosi wants to pass to mount but Marlin is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Cardosi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marlin is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Cardosi 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. Cardosi eventually gives up the hold.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it. #T3#
Well, if Cardosi 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.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cardosi has his hands on Marlin's head, controlling the position.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardosi looking to control.
#T5##SUB#
Cardosi 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.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Marlin controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Marlin controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Cardosi controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Cardosi working a defensive guard but Marlin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (4) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin just content to control the position.
Cardosi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (6) vs (5) Marlin
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Cardosi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (9) vs (5) Marlin
Cardosi tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Cardosi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (12) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin breaks Cardosi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (12) vs (7) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin postures up.
#T9#
Cardosi pulls Marlin in close to prevent any damage.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Marlin stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Marlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marlin preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Cardosi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marlin rolls with it to try and escape but Cardosi cranks on the arm and Marlin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
A very excited looking Thiago Cardosi 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marlin's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Marlin
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it.
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Marlin trying to control the position here.
Snake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Marlin working a defensive guard here.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away. #T3#
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlin keeps working.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Marlin defends it. #T4#
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Snake moves into full mount! Marlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snake fails to advance to Marlin's back. #T6##SUB#
Snake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Marlin is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Marlin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (0) Marlin
Snake keeps control of the position as Marlin tries to break free.
Marlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
#SUB#
Snake is persistently looking for the submission but Marlin is defending it well.
#T8#
Snake keeps control of the position easily here as Marlin tries to buck him off.
Marlin trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #T9#
Marlin's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Snake's hands.
Snake trying to control.
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Marlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Marlin#T10#
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.
Snake controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Snake is pulling down on Marlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Marlin, at least for the moment.#T11#
Marlin trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
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.
Snake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marlin pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Marlin stalling.
Marlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (5) Marlin
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg. #T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake wants to sweep here but Marlin controlling him for the moment.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlin passes Snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Marlin passes into side control, despite Snake's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (8) Marlin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Snake gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Snake takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vazquez enables Marlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vazquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Marlin
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Vazquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.#T1#
Marlin postures up.
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Vazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Vazquez's legs - danger averted.
Vazquez controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T3#
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Vazquez looking to control.
#T4#
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Vazquez looking to control.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Marlin passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T6#
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin just content to control the position.
Marlin working away.
Vazquez gets back to half guard.#T7#
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin wants to pass to mount but Vazquez is defending the position. #T8#
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez trying to control here.
Vazquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marlin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin fails to advance to Vazquez's back. #T9#
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vazquez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the back.
Vazquez just trying to survive but Marlin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Vazquez tries to break free.
Vazquez breaks Marlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (11) Marlin
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Marlin managing to control the position.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marlin trying to control the position.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself. #T13#
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Vazquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
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.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.#SUB#
Vazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Striped Marlin 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 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soderberg defends well and Marlin ends up having to push Soderberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soderberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marlin.
Soderberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marlin sprawls and moves away.
Marlin tries for a takedown but Soderberg circles away easily#TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) Marlin
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Striped Marlin.
Marlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg works to advance to full mount. Marlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (6) vs (0) Marlin
Soderberg wants to take Marlin's back here but Marlin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soderberg trying to control but Marlin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlin regains half guard.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Marlin has his hands clasped together around Soderberg's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Soderberg wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Soderberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
#SUB#
Soderberg 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. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Marlin is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlin trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg seems to be working for a kimura but Marlin defends the submission attempt.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Marlin won't allow it.
Marlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Soderberg trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Soderberg trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Soderberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (2) Marlin
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg pulls Marlin in to control the position.
Soderberg controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T6##SUB#
Soderberg 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.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soderberg pulls Marlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Marlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlin controls the pace.
Marlin trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Marlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #T8#
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Marlin defends it easily.
#T9#
Soderberg 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: Soderberg (8) vs (2) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.#T10#
Marlin is still trying to improve position.
Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Marlin has his hands clasped together around Soderberg's back. He's all about the action.
Soderberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (11) vs (2) Marlin
Soderberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soderberg controlling his opponent.
Marlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Soderberg is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Marlin tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Marlin is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Marlin is holding on to half guard well.
Marlin is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Marlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg 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:
SSG 332 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Marlin gets tackled into the cage by Miyao. Miyao maintains the clinch.
Marlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striped Marlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment.
Miyao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin 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 (2) Miyao
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miyao trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Marlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyao has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Marlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marlin is controlling the pace.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but Miyao defending well.
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marlin trying to advance position but Miyao counters by regaining guard. #T3##SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Marlin pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Marlin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Miyao could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marlin has cracked it and Miyao is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Striped Marlin!
A very excited looking Striped 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:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sadrano as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Sadrano moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sadrano jumps guard and drags Marlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Sadrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marlin trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sadrano looking for a guillotine here but Marlin defends easily.
Marlin passes into half guard.
Marlin trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadrano gets back to full guard.
Sadrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sadrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Marlin pushes down on Sadrano's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sadrano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marlin.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Sadrano defends it.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sadrano actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marlin wants to advance to full mount but Sadrano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5##SUB#
Sadrano 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.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin stands and throws Sadrano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (0) vs (3) Marlin
Sadrano tries to bench press Marlin off him but Marlin keeps the position. #T6#
Sadrano is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Marlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sadrano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Marlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marlin trying to control the position but Sadrano is working away.
Sadrano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sadrano tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (0) vs (6) Marlin
Marlin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadrano (0) vs (8) Marlin#T8#
Marlin prevents Sadrano from getting the reversal.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sadrano is working to get back to half guard.
Marlin controlling from the full mount.
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marlin is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marlin goes for an armbar but Sadrano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sadrano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadrano (2) vs (8) Marlin#T9#
Sadrano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlin trying to control from the bottom.
Sadrano trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it.
Sadrano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sadrano has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Sadrano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marlin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marlin wants to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.#T10#
Sadrano prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Sadrano working for a submission but Marlin is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Sadrano is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marlin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadrano (5) vs (10) Marlin
Sadrano being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sadrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Sadrano's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (13) Marlin
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sadrano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marlin taking a break here but Sadrano is having none of it and regains half guard.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Marlin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Sadrano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin not doing much here.
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Sadrano defends it.
Sadrano gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Marlin drops back looking for a leg! Sadrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadrano manages to kick Marlin off! Marlin jumps back into Sadrano's guard.
Marlin trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T13#
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sadrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Marlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (16) Marlin
Marlin content just to control the position here.
Sadrano is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Marlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sadrano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin is thwarting Sadrano's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 16 to 5.
A victorious Striped Marlin 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 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
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 London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cardosi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cardosi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Still in half guard, Cardosi seems content to control.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Marlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marlin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Marlin tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardosi 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. Cardosi eventually gives up the hold.
Cardosi 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. #T1#
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marlin controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
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: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Marlin#T2#
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi is pressing down on Marlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Marlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Cardosi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (2) Marlin
Cardosi passes Marlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura but Marlin is defending well.
#T4#
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marlin tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#T5#
Cardosi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (7) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin tries to buck Cardosi off but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Cardosi trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Cardosi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardosi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (9) vs (2) Marlin#T6##SUB#
Cardosi working for a guillotine from mount but Marlin is in no mood to give up.
Cardosi fails to move to back control.
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlin tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marlin is holding on tight.
Cardosi content just to control the position here. #T7#
Marlin is controlling an arm, preventing Cardosi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cardosi looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Cardosi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marlin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marlin is looking to escape. #T8#
Cardosi prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Cardosi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marlin prevents Cardosi from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
Cardosi fails to move to back control. #T9#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Cardosi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marlin 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: Cardosi (9) vs (4) Marlin
Cardosi wants to control but Marlin passes easily into half guard.
Marlin is trying to control. Cardosi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardosi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard. #T10#
Cardosi controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (9) vs (7) Marlin
Cardosi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi holding on.
Cardosi is trying to control Marlin's posture but Marlin avoids it.
Cardosi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Marlin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardosi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marlin but great work by Cardosi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cardosi (13) vs (7) Marlin
Cardosi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cardosi wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #T12#
Cardosi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardosi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cardosi trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Cardosi tries to advance to mount but Marlin denies him. #T13#
Cardosi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (15) vs (7) Marlin
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Cardosi wants to take Marlin's back here but Marlin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marlin holds on to Cardosi as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T14#
Cardosi looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
Marlin is controlling an arm, preventing Cardosi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cardosi trying to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Our winner, Thiago Cardosi, 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Marlin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nakamura wants the takedown. Marlin is fighting it off but Nakamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marlin's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Nakamura
Marlin is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura is fighting to break Marlin's control of his arms but Marlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Marlin controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (2) Nakamura
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nakamura for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura controlling Marlin's posture.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Marlin passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Marlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working. #T4#
Marlin is thwarting Nakamura's attempts to control the position.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura trying to control here.
Marlin trying to control from Nakamura's half guard. Nakamura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Marlin wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marlin continues to stall.
Marlin is looking to advance position but Nakamura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marlin (2) vs (6) Nakamura
Nakamura prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.#T6#
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakamura has a good base and remains in mount.
Marlin tries to hold on but Nakamura postures up.
Marlin tries to control the position but Nakamura now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (2) vs (9) Nakamura
Marlin is trying to break free.
#T7#
Nakamura controlling from the back.
Marlin tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
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 wants to escape the position.
Marlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nakamura.
Nakamura keeps control of the position as Marlin tries to break free.
Nakamura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marlin.#T8##T9#
Marlin controlling Nakamura 's hands.
Nakamura keeps control of the position easily here as Marlin tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Marlin right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nakamura controlling the positon.
Nakamura gets his hands free as Marlin looks to control. #T10#
Nakamura has the hooks in. Marlin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marlin is working hard here to advance position.
Marlin just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marlin breaks Nakamura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (9) Nakamura
Nakamura pulls Marlin in to control the position.
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (11) Nakamura
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.#T11#
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin trying to control the position.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
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.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin wants to control the position but Nakamura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Marlin wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Marlin trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura passes into side control, despite Marlin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (4) vs (14) Nakamura
Nakamura working away.
Marlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T14#
Marlin is looking to regain half guard here but Nakamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakamura controls the position.
Marlin wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Marlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura prevents Marlin from improving his position.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Marlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura wins on points by 14 to 4.
Hideki Nakamura really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Sao Alela! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Alela as Marlin shoots in.#CL#
Alela closes the distance and pushes Marlin back into the cage.
Marlin is working for takedown but Alela is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Alela has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Alela dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (0) Marlin
Alela trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Alela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alela preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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: Alela (2) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin is looking to advance position but Alela won't allow it. #T1#
Alela is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Alela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alela is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (2) vs (5) Marlin
Alela wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.#T2#
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Marlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Marlin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Alela is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Striped Marlin!
An out of breath Striped Marlin 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:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaxson Turner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marlin tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Turner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marlin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turner (4) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin trying to control the hands but Turner breaks the grip.
Turner is trying to stick to Marlin's back but Marlin is turning into Turner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marlin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (4) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (6) vs (2) Marlin
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Turner is fighting to break Marlin's control of his arms but Marlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marlin is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Turner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turner (9) vs (2) Marlin#T1#
Marlin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Turner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turner but great work by Marlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (9) vs (6) Marlin
A lull in the action here as Marlin stalls from top position.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The referee asks Marlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marlin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marlin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turner (9) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
Marlin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Turner (9) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin has good solid back control here.
Turner wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Marlin is trying to stick to Turner's back but Turner is turning into Marlin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marlin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (11) vs (11) Marlin
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (11) vs (15) Marlin
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
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.
Turner tries to escape but Marlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin controls the position.#T5#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Good control from Marlin.
Marlin gets his hands free as Turner looks to control. #T6#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Turner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Turner rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of 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.
Turner tries to escape the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turner doesn't escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin has good solid back control here. #T8#
It looks like Marlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turner can't escape the position.
Turner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Marlin doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (15) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (17) Marlin
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.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin not doing much here.
#T11#
Marlin is continuing to stall.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T13#
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marlin.#SUB2#
Marlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marlin controlling the pace. #T14##SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Marlin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 17 to 13.
After winning the bout, Striped Marlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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