 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 20, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tinashi Marchessault! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martini closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Marchessault counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martini! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marchessault (4) vs (0) Martini
Marchessault controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Marchessault swings around for an armbar but Martini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marchessault's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marchessault (4) vs (2) Martini
Marchessault is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martini tries to free his leg and advance position but Marchessault is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchessault is controlling Martini's posture.
Martini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchessault swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Martini stopping the sweep attempt from Marchessault.#SUB#
Marchessault is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marchessault pulls Martini in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martini wants to control from the top but Marchessault keeps moving.
Marchessault working a defensive guard but Martini passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Martini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marchessault wants to control but Martini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marchessault wants to get back to full guard.
Marchessault is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Martini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marchessault is just riding it out for now. Martini eventually gives up the hold.
Marchessault wants to sweep but Martini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marchessault (4) vs (5) Martini#T3#
Martini is looking to take a break and control but Marchessault is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marchessault tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Martini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marchessault is trying to work for a sweep but Martini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marchessault (4) vs (7) Martini
Marchessault wants to hold on but Martini pushes him away.
Marchessault is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marchessault knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martini on the ground.
Martini avoids the attempt from Marchessault to control.
Martini wants to control the pace but Marchessault is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Marchessault can't escape the position.
Martini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marchessault keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martini avoids the attempt from Marchessault to control.#SUB2#
Martini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marchessault turns into him and now he's in Martini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marchessault (6) vs (7) Martini#SUB2#
Martini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB2#
Marchessault avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marchessault looking to pass the guard.
Martini controls Marchessault momentarily but Marchessault frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Marchessault sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martini trying to keep a closed guard but Marchessault is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Martini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marchessault really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marchessault looking to pass the guard.
Martini working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Marchessault is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martini is trying to keep Marchessault in close.
Marchessault trying to control but Martini is working from the bottom.
Marchessault looking to pass the guard.
Martini wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Marchessault is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marchessault's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Marchessault won't allow Martini to sweep him here.
Marchessault pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martini is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Martini is looking for a triangle but Marchessault pushes his legs off easily.
Martini is trying to keep Marchessault in close.
#T10#
Martini being controlled here, momentarily.
Martini wants to sweep but no luck.
Marchessault stays in close to Martini's body and controls the position.
Marchessault pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martini is keeping the position for now.
Martini keeping moving, preventing Marchessault from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marchessault drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marchessault (6) vs (11) Martini#T11#
Marchessault is trying to improve his position.
Martini trying to control the position but Marchessault is working away.
Marchessault on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchessault tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Martini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marchessault knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marchessault! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marchessault (6) vs (13) Martini#T12#
Martini tries to control but Marchessault wriggling away.
Martini avoids the attempt from Marchessault to control.
Marchessault is trying desperately to improve position.
Marchessault reaches up to try and control the position but Martini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Marchessault rolls and tries to escape and now Martini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marchessault (6) vs (16) Martini
Marchessault wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Martini looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Martini on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Marchessault is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Marchessault rolls, trying to escape but Martini keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Marchessault trying to control the hands but Martini breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Martini working for the choke.
Martini is trying to stick to Marchessault's back but Marchessault is turning into Martini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchessault. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marchessault (8) vs (16) Martini
Marchessault trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini wants to sweep here but Marchessault controlling him for the moment.
Marchessault looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Martini keeping moving, preventing Marchessault from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Martini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marchessault has picked Martini up and slammed him! Martini can't keep hold of the triangle and Marchessault manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marchessault (11) vs (16) Martini
Martini tries to buck Marchessault off but Marchessault is having none of it.
Martini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martini is trying to get back to full guard.
Marchessault is keen to just control but Martini is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martini wins on points by 16 to 11. |
|
|
|
Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Martini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Akhmat Danzakov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Danzakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martini (0) vs (2) Danzakov
Danzakov prevents Martini from improving his position.
Martini is trying to control but can't.
Danzakov trying to control from half guard but Martini is working away.
Martini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martini is refusing to be controlled, as Danzakov sits in half guard.
Martini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martini.
Danzakov wants to control from the top but Martini keeps moving.
Martini trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzakov wants to control from the top but Martini keeps moving.
Danzakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martini has Danzakov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Martini pushes a forearm under Danzakov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Danzakov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Martini! |
|
|
|
Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Martini in a clinch.
#TD#
Ray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martini uses from the top position.
Ray 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.
Martini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martini stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ray 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.
Martini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (3) Martini#T2#
Ray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray sneaks back into half guard.
Martini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (6) Martini#T3#
Ray looking for a sweep but Martini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (0) vs (8) Martini#SUB2#
Martini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ray is now in Martini's guard. A big mistake from Martini there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (8) Martini
Ray forces his way into half guard.
Ray controlling the action here.
Martini wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Ray is pressing down on Martini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martini is holding on for now.
Ray is trying to control. Martini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (5) vs (8) Martini
Ray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Martini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ray (8) vs (8) Martini
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Ray gets his hands free as Martini looks to control.
Good control from Ray.
Ray has the hooks in. Martini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ray continues to stall.#T6#
Martini trying to control the position but Ray manages to sink in the hooks.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini wants to escape the position.
Ray has good solid back control here.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
Martini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ray.
Martini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Ray.
Martini is trying to break free.
Ray controls the action.#T8#
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Good control from Ray.
Ray tries to keep control of the position but Martini is staying busy.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Martini wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray is riding his opponent, not letting Martini buck him off. #SUB#
Ray looking for the choke but no joy.
Ray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Martini prevents Ray from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Martini is really stuck here.
Martini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ray.
Martini rolls, trying to escape but Ray keeps control of the position.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini trying to control the action but Ray just sinks the hooks in.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Ray biding his time, controlling Martini.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Martini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ray has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ray is heads and Martini is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ray takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
|
|
|
Event:
BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marlin moves into the clinch.
Martini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marlin smiles and moves away.
Martini shoots in for a takedown but Marlin shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Marlin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Marlin successfully pulls guard.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marlin has his foot on Martini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martini works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin managing to control the position.
Martini wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #T1#
Martini tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martini on the ground.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin has his foot on Martini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Martini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet. #SUB#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Marlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martini is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Marlin has his foot on Martini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martini defends it easily.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Martini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martini has managed to get both his arms back between Marlin's legs - danger averted.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Martini is pushing down on Marlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Martini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Martini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Marlin actively working from the bottom here.
Martini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martini is pressing down on Marlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marlin is holding on for now.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (3) Martini#T5#
Martini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Martini is trying to get an arm triangle but Marlin is defending well.
Marlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martini is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Martini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marlin's legs.
Martini wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Martini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Marlin trying his best to control but Martini has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (0) vs (5) Martini
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marlin is staying active underneath Martini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Martini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marlin defends it well. #SUB2#
Marlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Martini.
#T8##SUB#
Marlin actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Martini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
Martini slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martini tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Martini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Marlin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martini has passed into half guard!
Martini is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Martini has latched onto it... Big trouble! Martini pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Marlin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Martini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Martini! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
