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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 14
Date: May 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall circles away.#CL#
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel is trying to drag Marshall to the mat but Marshall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel or perhaps it was just good defense by Marshall, which made it look bad.
Marshall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Steel pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Marshall's takedown attempt.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel is trying to drag Marshall to the mat but Marshall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marshall is looking for a takedown.
Marshall tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
#T3#
Steel looking for a takedown.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Marshall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marshall manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marshall taking a breather here.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Marshall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Marshall trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to control Marshall's posture. Marshall takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Steel! Marshall is rotating here... this could be the end... Steel is out! Marshall has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Braylen Marshall!
Braylen Marshall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Daniel Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'Daniel Steel took an IQ test today and scored 124'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 12
Date: May 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marshall avoids it really well and circles away.
Marshall slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Steel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marshall to the mat! Marshall manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Steel wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall prevents Steel from improving position.
Steel takes a little break here. Marshall wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Steel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (7) vs (0) Marshall
Steel wants to control the pace but Marshall is squirming around nicely.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel fails to move to back control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Steel controlling his opponent.
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Marshall prevents Steel from taking his back.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel wants to take Marshall's back but he can't do it this time.
Marshall wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T5#
Steel wants to take Marshall's back here but Marshall is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel wants to control the pace but Marshall is squirming around nicely.
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall 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: Steel (7) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel looking to control.
#T6#
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Marshall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall advances to half guard.
Steel gets full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (9) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (12) vs (2) Marshall
Steel tries to move to mount but Marshall blocks the move with his legs.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.
Marshall keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marshall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel trying to control the position but Marshall is working away.
Marshall tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #T10#
Marshall prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Marshall seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel dominates the positioning.
Marshall gets back to half guard.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall keeping hold of Steel's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Steel is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Marshall tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T12#
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Steel is really struggling to control Marshall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marshall tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marshall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Marshall won't allow Steel to pass to mount. #T13#
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Marshall won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Marshall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Marshall seems keen to control Steel's posture.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel pushes down on Marshall's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Marshall defends it.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Daniel Steel 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 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salad Dressing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salad Dressing wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Salad Dressing rushes Marshall and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Salad Dressing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Marshall passes Salad Dressing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marshall is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
Marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salad Dressing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall. #SUB2#
Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Marshall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Marshall
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salad Dressing wants to hold on but Marshall pushes him away.#SUB2#
Marshall wants to finish this one by submission but Salad Dressing is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marshall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Marshall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marshall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad Dressing is surviving well by controlling Marshall's body position as best he can.
Salad Dressing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salad Dressing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall trying to control but Salad Dressing is having none of it. #T5#
Marshall is looking to work his way around to Salad Dressing's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Salad Dressing has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (0) vs (6) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Salad Dressing escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (6) Marshall
Salad Dressing trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is pressing down on Salad Dressing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Salad Dressing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing lying in Marshall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Marshall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Salad Dressing taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braylen Marshall!
After the fight, Braylen Marshall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Marshall dives in and scores a takedown into Wellington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Marshall#SUB#
Wellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wellington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Marshall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellington keeps working.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
Wellington trying to remain calm as Marshall controls from the top position.#T1#
Wellington is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Marshall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Marshall is trying to get an arm triangle but Wellington is defending well.
Marshall takes a little break here. Wellington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Marshall 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.#T2#
Wellington is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marshall is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (0) vs (7) Marshall
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Marshall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wellington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.
Wellington working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Wellington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marshall.
Marshall looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wellington to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (0) vs (10) Marshall#T3##SUB2#
Marshall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wellington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wellington for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wellington trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wellington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Marshall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wellington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wellington! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (10) Marshall
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall has Wellington pulled in close to control his posture.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Wellington passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Wellington sits in half guard.
Marshall gets full guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Marshall pulls Wellington in to control the position.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Wellington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Marshall wants to control the action here but instead Wellington manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (10) Marshall#T6#
Marshall regains half guard.
Wellington trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Marshall is controlling Wellington's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Wellington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshall defends it well. #SUB#
Wellington is working for a submission of some sort.
Marshall gets full guard.#T7#
Wellington trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wellington is one step ahead there.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Wellington is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (5) vs (12) Marshall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington 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.#T8#
Wellington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (7) vs (12) Marshall
Wellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall is pulling down on Wellington's head to control his posture.
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wellington is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Marshall has control of Wellington's left arm, preventing Wellington from doing any damage. #SUB#
Wellington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wellington has Marshall in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (7) vs (14) Marshall
Marshall wants to control from the top but Wellington keeps moving.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wellington is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marshall defends it easily.#T10#
Marshall is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marshall wants to take a breather but Wellington is having none of it.
Wellington trying to control here.
Marshall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well.
Wellington is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Marshall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wellington trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Marshall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (7) vs (17) Marshall
Marshall takes Wellington's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (7) vs (20) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall has managed to slip his arm under Wellington's chin. This could be all over... yep, Wellington is tapping out! Submission win for Marshall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall!
Braylen Marshall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 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 10 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Antonio Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Maximus Jr shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall 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.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall 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.
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well, if Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Well, if Maximus Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus Jr in particular looking to stall.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Marshall is controlling Maximus Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall controlling the position for now.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Marshall 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.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall is looking to control Maximus Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall gets full guard.
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here.#T10#
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard. #T11#
Maximus Jr won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Marshall has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall trying to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13##T14#
Maximus Jr looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (0) vs (8) Maximus Jr
Good control from Maximus Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus Jr.
Marshall is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Antonio Maximus Jr 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 397 Gomes vs Hall
Date: Feb 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 9 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marshall gets a double leg takedown into Bazant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marshall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Bazant is working away.
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant keeping hold of Marshall's head, controlling as best he can.
Bazant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bazant trying to control here.
#T1#
Bazant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bazant is looking to improve his position.
Bazant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Bazant is positioning himself well to prevent Marshall advancing to mount.
Bazant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marshall (2) vs (4) Bazant#T2#
Bazant avoiding Marshall 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant keeps control of the position as Marshall tries to break free.
Good control from Bazant.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Marshall turns into Bazant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (4) Bazant
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant is pulling down on Marshall's head. It's preventing any offense from Marshall, at least for the moment.#T3#
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (7) vs (4) Bazant
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Bazant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bazant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marshall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bazant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Bazant is defending well.
Marshall is trying to control. Bazant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bazant is positioning himself well to prevent Marshall advancing to mount.
Bazant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazant is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Marshall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bazant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bazant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bazant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
Bazant tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Bazant wants to control the action here but instead Marshall manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (10) vs (4) Bazant
Marshall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bazant is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (13) vs (4) Bazant
Bazant turns into Marshall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (13) vs (6) Bazant
Bazant trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Marshall controls Bazant momentarily but Bazant frees himself.
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bazant is aware though and is defending well.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Bazant is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (13) vs (9) Bazant
Marshall manages to get back to half guard.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bazant is working away from the top position though.
Bazant is taking a breather. Marshall 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but Marshall defending well. #T8#
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Bazant stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marshall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bazant 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.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB#
Marshall looking for subs off his back but Bazant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marshall gets back to full guard.
Bazant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Bazant from controlling successfully.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.#T10#
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bazant postures up.
Marshall being controlled here, momentarily.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Bazant is looking to pass into half guard but Marshall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marshall is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (15) vs (9) Bazant
Bazant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Bazant managing to control the position.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom. #T13#
Bazant 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.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Bazant.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant managing to control the position. #T14#
Bazant keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Bazant has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage.
Bazant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant has his hands on Marshall's head, controlling the position.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Braylen Marshall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 54 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Lima getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Marshall is looking to get back to full guard here but Lima has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Marshall
Lima has knee on belly momentarily but Marshall bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Marshall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marshall.#T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Marshall.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Marshall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Marshall pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.
Marshall trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lima wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Marshall is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold.
Lima is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marshall controlling the action here. #T4#
Marshall is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
Marshall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (5) Marshall#T5#
Marshall takes Lima's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lima is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (5) vs (8) Marshall
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.
#SUB2#
Lima tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Marshall has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Lima is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 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 17 wins and 10 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Drelas drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall wants to sweep here but Drelas controlling him for the moment.
Drelas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drelas trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Marshall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drelas controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Drelas controlling him for the moment.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Marshall trying to control the position.
Drelas controlling from the top position.
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Drelas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Drelas controlling him for the moment.
Marshall looking to control.
Drelas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Drelas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Marshall has his foot on Drelas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drelas works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Drelas postures up.
Drelas controlling from the top position.
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drelas being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drelas content to stall in guard here.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Drelas is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass.
Drelas is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Drelas stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.#SUB2#
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drelas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drelas defends well.
Drelas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5##SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Drelas defends easily.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Drelas controlling him for the moment.
Marshall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Drelas wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Drelas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marshall is pulling down on Drelas's head. It's preventing any offense from Drelas, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom. #T7#
Drelas looking to control.
Drelas wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Marshall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drelas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drelas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drelas! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drelas (6) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Drelas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drelas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Drelas is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drelas staying calm.
Drelas working away.
Drelas controls the position.
Drelas'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.#T9#
Drelas working away.
Drelas trying to control the position but Marshall is working away.
Marshall tries to improve position but can't.
Drelas is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall tries to improve position but can't.
Marshall wants to control but Drelas postures up.#SUB#
Drelas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marshall wants to control but Drelas postures up.#T10#
Drelas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Drelas working away.
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Marshall is trying to control Drelas's posture but Drelas avoids it.
Drelas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Drelas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marshall for as long as he can get away with.
Marshall isn't going anywhere.
Drelas tries to move to mount but Marshall blocks the move with his legs.
Drelas controls the position.
Drelas wants to take a breather but Marshall manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Drelas. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drelas stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.#SUB2#
Marshall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drelas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drelas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drelas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (6) vs (4) Marshall
Drelas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Marshall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (6) vs (7) Marshall
Drelas is looking for a sweep.
Drelas wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Marshall wants to control but Drelas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Marshall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drelas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drelas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T14##SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drelas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drelas sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drelas defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Drelas is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Marshall has latched onto it... Big trouble! Marshall pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Drelas is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall darts in looking for a takedown but Cordeira gets double underhooks and turns Marshall into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall.#TD#
Cordeira 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: Cordeira (2) vs (0) Marshall#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall pulls Cordeira in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Cordeira looking to pass the guard.
Marshall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T2#
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Cordeira trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall controls Cordeira momentarily but Cordeira frees himself.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T3#
Cordeira wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. #SUB#
Cordeira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cordeira has Marshall in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (2) vs (2) Marshall
Cordeira keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall pushes down on Cordeira's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cordeira defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is looking to stall here but Cordeira recovers full guard.
Cordeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cordeira looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall 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. #T6#
Cordeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (4) vs (2) Marshall
Cordeira preventing the sweep.
Cordeira is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cordeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cordeira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Marshall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cordeira frees his head nicely. Oh but Marshall has switched to an armbar! Cordeira is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Zak Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Young shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Marshall
Young controlling from the top position.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Young has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Young 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.
Young trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T1#
Young advances to half guard.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Young in particular looking to stall.
Marshall tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Young not doing much here.
Marshall trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Marshall 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.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall is trying to keep Young in close.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall is pulling down on Young's head. It's preventing any offense from Young, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Marshall has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Young manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (5) vs (0) Marshall#T4#
A lull in the action here as Young stalls from top position.
Marshall is looking to reverse the position.
Marshall keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Marshall is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well.
Marshall struggling a bit here.
Young moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Young tries to move to mount but Marshall blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Young is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Young thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Young working away.
Marshall tries to improve position but can't.
Young is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marshall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marshall wants to control but Young postures up.
Young advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Young (7) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.#T8#
Young looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall can't escape the position.
Young looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.#T9#
Marshall regains half guard.
Young trying to control from Marshall's half guard. Marshall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (7) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Marshall is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marshall is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now. #T12#
Marshall is thwarting Young's attempts to control the position.
Young preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Young is trying to control but can't.
Young trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (7) vs (5) Marshall
Marshall wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Young tries to reverse the position but Marshall maintains control.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Young is looking to get to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Marshall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (9) vs (5) Marshall
Young trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Young is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marshall has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Young should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marshall has tightened it up now! Young should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Carvalho closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.#TD#
Carvalho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Marshall controlling Carvalho's posture.
Marshall looking to control.
Marshall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carvalho passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (5) vs (0) Marshall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Carvalho has control of an arm but Marshall manages to advance to Carvalho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (5) vs (4) Marshall
Marshall is looking to control Carvalho but Carvalho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Marshall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marshall is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Carvalho is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall!
Charles Carvalho was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Aharon pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Marshall drags the fight down to the ground.
Marshall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marshall is continuing to stall.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Aharon postures up.
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aharon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Aharon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marshall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aharon has managed to get both his arms back between Marshall's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall seems keen to control Aharon's posture.
Aharon passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aharon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Aharon sits in half guard. #T2#
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall is concentrating on defense, preventing Aharon from advancing position.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshall gets full guard.
Aharon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aharon passes into half guard.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Aharon has control of the leg. #T3#
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Aharon slows the pace down in half guard.
Marshall trying to control here.
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Aharon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Aharon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marshall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aharon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Aharon has control of the leg.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aharon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aharon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aharon (0) vs (4) Marshall
Aharon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Aharon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Marshall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aharon is surviving well by controlling Marshall's body position as best he can.
Marshall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aharon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aharon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aharon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aharon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Aharon controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Aharon 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: Aharon (2) vs (4) Marshall
Aharon wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Aharon is pressing down on Marshall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marshall is holding on for now.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Aharon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Marshall is staying active underneath Aharon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aharon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall is not content to let Aharon control the position.
Aharon prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Marshall keeping control of the position.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Aharon has control of the leg. #T8#
Aharon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall trying to control but Aharon postures up.
Marshall is staying active underneath Aharon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Marshall wants to control but Aharon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aharon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Marshall reverses the position - he's now on top in Aharon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (2) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Aharon is keeping the position.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marshall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (4) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet. #T10#
Marshall managing to control the position.
Aharon trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aharon controls the pace.#T11#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Aharon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aharon won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall is pulling down on Aharon's head to control his posture.
Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (4) vs (8) Marshall
Aharon trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Aharon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon 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.
Aharon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aharon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom.
Aharon managing to control the position. #T14#
Aharon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marshall is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
Aharon is staying active underneath Marshall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aharon wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Aharon is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ivanovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Marshall
Ivanovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ivanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ivanovic wants to pass to mount but Marshall is defending the position.
Marshall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself.
Ivanovic passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanovic is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Marshall trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ivanovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshall is just riding it out for now. Ivanovic eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Marshall#T3#
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marshall is looking to escape.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marshall is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ivanovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marshall is now in Ivanovic's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovic there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (2) Marshall#T4#
Ivanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanovic, not yet.
Ivanovic working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Marshall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marshall trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (5) Marshall#T5##SUB2#
Marshall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ivanovic is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic prevents Marshall from improving position.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.
Ivanovic regains half guard.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Marshall has latched onto it... Big trouble! Marshall pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ivanovic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gyatso Tsering!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsering tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Tsering's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (0) Tsering
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsering swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsering keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tsering has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsering keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall pushes down on Tsering's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsering is refusing to be controlled, as Marshall sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Marshall is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marshall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (5) vs (0) Tsering
Tsering gets back to half guard.
Marshall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (8) vs (0) Tsering
Marshall takes Tsering's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tsering is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (11) vs (0) Tsering
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsering wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Marshall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tsering is doing well to defend. Marshall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tsering is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pereira pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Pereira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pereira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Pereira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Pereira drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Pereira off! Pereira jumps back into Marshall's guard.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but Pereira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Pereira
Marshall tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.#SUB2#
Pereira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Pereira has hold of Marshall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marshall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pereira cranks the arm and Marshall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marshall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marshall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantrell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cantrell (0) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cantrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cantrell pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Cantrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cantrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Cantrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (2) vs (2) Marshall#T1#
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cantrell postures up. #SUB2#
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cantrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Cantrell tries to pass.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Cantrell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (2) Marshall#SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well.
Cantrell wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cantrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Cantrell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marshall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cantrell's guard! Nice work there by Marshall! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (5) vs (4) Marshall
Cantrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshall stands and throws Cantrell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (7) Marshall
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Cantrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cantrell tries to buck Marshall off but Marshall is having none of it.#SUB2#
Marshall tries for a kimura but Cantrell is defending well. #SUB2#
Marshall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Cantrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (7) vs (7) Marshall
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Marshall controls Cantrell momentarily but Cantrell frees himself.
Marshall is pulling down on Cantrell's head to control his posture.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Cantrell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cantrell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marshall 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.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantrell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (7) vs (9) Marshall
Cantrell wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cantrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (9) vs (9) Marshall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall pulls Cantrell in to control the position. #T7#
Cantrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cantrell drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Cantrell off! Cantrell jumps back into Marshall's guard.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cantrell postures up.
Cantrell forces his way into half guard.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is positioning himself well to prevent Cantrell advancing to mount. #T8#
Marshall tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantrell not doing much here.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall is trying to control but Cantrell manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (12) vs (9) Marshall#T9#
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.
Cantrell tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.#SUB#
Cantrell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marshall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marshall shrugs it off.
Marshall can't escape the position.
#T10#
Cantrell trying to control but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Marshall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cantrell.
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.#T11#
Marshall 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: Cantrell (12) vs (11) Marshall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantrell 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.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
Marshall won't allow Cantrell to sweep him here.
Cantrell is working hard here to advance position.
Cantrell looking to control.
#T12#
Cantrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cantrell trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Cantrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cantrell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantrell is retaining full guard.
Marshall stays in close to Cantrell's body and controls the position.
Marshall postures up.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Cantrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (14) vs (11) Marshall
Marshall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cantrell passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cantrell prevents Marshall from improving his position.#T14#
Marshall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (17) vs (11) Marshall
Marshall wants to control but Cantrell is having none of it.
Cantrell fails to move to back control.
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Cantrell's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Cantrell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (17) vs (13) Marshall
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (19) vs (13) Marshall
And that's the end of the fight!
Cantrell takes the fight on points by 19 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harris (0) vs (4) Marshall
Marshall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (0) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to control but Marshall is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Marshall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harris is now in Marshall's guard. A big mistake from Marshall there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (6) Marshall
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Marshall controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (8) Marshall
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T3#
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T4#
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (2) vs (11) Marshall
We've been informed that Marshall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Harris wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marshall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Harris'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! Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Snake drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
#TD2#
Snake has picked Marshall up - he's going for a ride! Snake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake stalling.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
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 controlling the action here.#T1#
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Marshall is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake is controlling the pace.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
#T2#
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Snake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Snake
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Marshall sneaks back into half guard.
Snake uses his free foot to push down on Marshall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marshall. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (8) Snake
Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (0) vs (11) Snake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Snake tries to get the hooks in deep but Marshall pushed the leg off.
Marshall tries to escape the position.
Snake tries to get the hooks in deep but Marshall pushed the leg off.
Marshall wants to escape the position.
Marshall trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in.
Snake wants to control but Marshall is keeping busy.
Marshall tries to break free.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
I really don't envy Marshall right now.
#SUB2#
Snake working for a choke but Marshall is defending well.
I would not like to be Marshall right now.
#SUB2#
Marshall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marshall trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him. #T6#
Marshall tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Marshall showing good submission defense here.
Marshall tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Snake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marshall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7##SUB2#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marshall defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Marshall tries to escape but Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marshall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marshall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Marshall wants to control his opponent's hands but Snake gets his hands free. #T8##SUB2#
Snake looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Marshall right now.
Marshall trying to control but not successfully.
Marshall is in bad spot here.
Snake controls the position.
Marshall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marshall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snake's guard. Nice work there by Marshall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (11) Snake
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Snake managing to control the position.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake 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: Marshall (2) vs (13) Snake#SUB2#
Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Snake wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marshall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Marshall wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Marshall tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.#T12#
Marshall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (2) vs (16) Snake
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Snake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (2) vs (19) Snake
Snake really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marshall.#SUB2#
Snake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Snake has the hooks in. Marshall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marshall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake biding his time, controlling Marshall.
Marshall breaks Snake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (19) Snake#SUB#
Marshall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marshall (4) vs (23) Snake#T14#
Snake tries to advance to mount but Marshall denies him.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.
Snake works to advance to full mount. Marshall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marshall (4) vs (25) Snake
Marshall is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.
Knox is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Marshall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marshall but great work by Knox.
Knox in the domination position with Marshall hanging on.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marshall looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knox controlling from mount.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
Marshall has given up his back here.
Knox not allowing Marshall to control his hands.
Marshall is in bad spot here.
Knox avoiding Marshall 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is trying to control but Marshall is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2##SUB2#
Knox wants to finish this one by submission but Marshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Knox.
Marshall gets back to half guard.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall trying to control here.
Marshall controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #T3#
Knox moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Knox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Knox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox laying and praying for a moment but Marshall takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well. #SUB2#
Knox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knox.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall trying to control but Knox postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Marshall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Marshall is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Knox is looking to control Marshall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #SUB2#
Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Knox moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Knox has an active guard here but Marshall has managed to pass into half guard.
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Marshall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall 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.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Marshall looking to control but instead Knox has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
Knox trying to control but Marshall postures up.
Knox is not content to let Marshall control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Braylen Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Knox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Knox getting side control.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marshall is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Knox won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Marshall off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall! |
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