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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Marlin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nakamura wants the takedown. Marlin is fighting it off but Nakamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marlin's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Nakamura
Marlin is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura is fighting to break Marlin's control of his arms but Marlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Marlin controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (2) Nakamura
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nakamura for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura controlling Marlin's posture.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Marlin passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Marlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working. #T4#
Marlin is thwarting Nakamura's attempts to control the position.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura trying to control here.
Marlin trying to control from Nakamura's half guard. Nakamura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Marlin wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marlin continues to stall.
Marlin is looking to advance position but Nakamura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marlin (2) vs (6) Nakamura
Nakamura prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.#T6#
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakamura has a good base and remains in mount.
Marlin tries to hold on but Nakamura postures up.
Marlin tries to control the position but Nakamura now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (2) vs (9) Nakamura
Marlin is trying to break free.
#T7#
Nakamura controlling from the back.
Marlin tries to roll but Nakamura sticks to his back.
Nakamura slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marlin wants to escape the position.
Marlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nakamura.
Nakamura keeps control of the position as Marlin tries to break free.
Nakamura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marlin.#T8##T9#
Marlin controlling Nakamura 's hands.
Nakamura keeps control of the position easily here as Marlin tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Marlin right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nakamura controlling the positon.
Nakamura gets his hands free as Marlin looks to control. #T10#
Nakamura has the hooks in. Marlin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marlin is working hard here to advance position.
Marlin just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marlin breaks Nakamura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (9) Nakamura
Nakamura pulls Marlin in to control the position.
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (11) Nakamura
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.#T11#
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin trying to control the position.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin wants to control the position but Nakamura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Marlin wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Marlin trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura passes into side control, despite Marlin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (4) vs (14) Nakamura
Nakamura working away.
Marlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T14#
Marlin is looking to regain half guard here but Nakamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakamura controls the position.
Marlin wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Marlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura prevents Marlin from improving his position.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Marlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura wins on points by 14 to 4.
Hideki Nakamura really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Sao Alela! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Alela as Marlin shoots in.#CL#
Alela closes the distance and pushes Marlin back into the cage.
Marlin is working for takedown but Alela is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Alela has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Alela dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (0) Marlin
Alela trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Alela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alela preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin is looking to advance position but Alela won't allow it. #T1#
Alela is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Alela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alela is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (2) vs (5) Marlin
Alela wants to control but Marlin is having none of it.#T2#
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Marlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Marlin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Alela is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Striped Marlin!
An out of breath Striped Marlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaxson Turner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marlin tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Turner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marlin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turner (4) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin trying to control the hands but Turner breaks the grip.
Turner is trying to stick to Marlin's back but Marlin is turning into Turner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marlin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (4) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (6) vs (2) Marlin
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Turner is fighting to break Marlin's control of his arms but Marlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marlin is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Turner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turner (9) vs (2) Marlin#T1#
Marlin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Turner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turner but great work by Marlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (9) vs (6) Marlin
A lull in the action here as Marlin stalls from top position.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The referee asks Marlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marlin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marlin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turner (9) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin controlling the pace for now.
Marlin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Turner (9) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin has good solid back control here.
Turner wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Marlin is trying to stick to Turner's back but Turner is turning into Marlin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marlin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (11) vs (11) Marlin
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turner (11) vs (15) Marlin
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Marlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turner tries to escape but Marlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin controls the position.#T5#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin controlling from the back.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Good control from Marlin.
Marlin gets his hands free as Turner looks to control. #T6#
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Turner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Turner rolls, trying to escape but Marlin keeps control of the position.
Marlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Turner tries to escape the position.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turner doesn't escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin has good solid back control here. #T8#
It looks like Marlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Marlin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turner can't escape the position.
Turner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Marlin is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Marlin keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Marlin doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (15) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (13) vs (17) Marlin
Marlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin not doing much here.
#T11#
Marlin is continuing to stall.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T13#
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marlin.#SUB2#
Marlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marlin controlling the pace. #T14##SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Marlin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 17 to 13.
After winning the bout, Striped Marlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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