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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Marden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibrahim sprawls well initially but Marden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim can't keep his opponent in guard - Marden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well.
Marden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Still in half guard, Marden seems content to control.#SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marden prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim won't allow Marden to pass to mount.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away. #SUB#
Marden 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.
#SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marden pulls his head out easily.
Marden wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ibrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim keeping hold of Marden's head, controlling as best he can.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Marden's posture.
Marden won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Marden wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T5#
Marden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Ibrahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden'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.
Ibrahim controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Marden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Marden advances to half guard. #SUB#
Marden is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Marden is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Ibrahim wants to control but Marden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim has a hand on Marden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount.
Marden trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Marden avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden looking to control but Ibrahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Marden controlling from mount.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Marden working for a guillotine from mount but Ibrahim is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Marden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Marden tries for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Marden working away.
Ibrahim sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is really struggling to control Ibrahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marden is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim 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.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Marden pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Marden wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Marden is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is in trouble now - Marden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (8) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well. #T13#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Marden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marden is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now. #SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibrahim sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard. #SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ibrahim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #T14##SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Marden 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!#SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bulla Marden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Marden pushes him off.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Marden scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Reed
Reed wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden'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.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Marden has moved into half guard.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Marden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Marden controlling the action here.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed is trying to keep Marden in close.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marden is now in half guard.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
#T4#
Reed tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Marden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Reed
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Reed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#T6#
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Reed trying to control from Marden's half guard. Marden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Marden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Marden up and slammed him! Marden can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (2) vs (5) Reed
Marden is not content to let Reed control the position.
Marden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reed is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (2) vs (7) Reed#T8#
Reed wants to control the pace but Marden is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (7) Reed
Marden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Marden wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Reed controlling Marden's posture.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself. #T10#
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (4) vs (11) Reed
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Marden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EMP WORLDCLASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Reed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed 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 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Elvul (4) vs (0) Marden
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden is trying to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Marden manages to get back to half guard.
Elvul controlling the action here.
Elvul prevents Marden from improving his position.
Elvul passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (7) vs (0) Marden
Elvul fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elvul looking to control but Marden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Elvul controlling his opponent. #T4#
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elvul content just to control the position here.
Elvul trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Elvul mounts Marden! Really nice guard pass there! #T5#
Elvul tries to control but Marden wriggling away.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Elvul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marden has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marden! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (7) vs (2) Marden#T6#
Marden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvul wants to improve his position but instead Marden has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Marden trying to work for an americana but Elvul has managed to regain full guard.
#T7#
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Elvul controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Marden trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Marden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden 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.
Let's hope that Marden 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.#T8#
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Elvul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.#SUB#
Marden content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Elvul has locked up a guillotine! Elvul's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marden is holding on here and Elvul must be using up a lot of energy. Marden has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Elvul gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dreynos Elvul!
A very excited looking Dreynos Elvul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Feet looking to score a takedown here. Marden is defending well but Feet drives through and ends up in Marden's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Feet
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Feet 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.#SUB#
Feet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feet has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Feet is looking to advance position but Marden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (4) vs (2) Feet
Marden controlling the pace for now.
Feet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden controlling his opponent.
Feet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is controlling Marden's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Feet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Feet is not content to let Marden control the position.#T2#
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Feet wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away.
Marden not doing much here.
Marden is trying to control the action in half guard but Feet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Feet defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Feet tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Feet is trying to maintain the position but Marden is very close to passing his half guard.
Marden controlling the action here. #SUB#
Marden is looking for submissions but instead, Feet has regained full guard.
Marden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marden wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Marden controlling from the top position.
Feet trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet working a defensive guard but Marden manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (7) vs (2) Feet
Marden working away.
The referee asks Marden politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marden prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marden wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Feet can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Marden trying to control the action but Feet is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Feet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Marden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working. #T6#
Feet is looking to reverse the position.
Feet sneaks back into half guard.
Marden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Feet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feet.
Feet trying to control the position.
Feet wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Marden trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden being controlled here momentarily.
Marden 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.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Feet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Feet is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Marden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marden trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Feet trying to control the position.
Feet is controlling Marden's posture.#T10#
Marden wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Feet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Feet has his foot on Marden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marden works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Marden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Feet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feet wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Feet keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass. #SUB2#
Feet is looking for a triangle but Marden pushes his legs off easily.
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Marden trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet is trying to control the position but Marden postures up. #T12#
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there.
Marden trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Marden advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (10) vs (2) Feet
Marden trying to control the action but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet wants to control but Marden postures up.#T13#
Feet is looking to regain half guard here but Marden keeps moving and retains side control.
Feet is letting Marden control him for a moment. #SUB#
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Feet wants to control but Marden postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Feet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feet struggling a bit here.
Feet is looking to regain half guard here but Marden keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Marden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Feet is trying to control Marden's posture but Marden avoids it.
Feet is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Marden politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marden prefers to stall for the moment though.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Marden controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marden tries for a kimura but Feet is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Bulla Marden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (0) vs (2) Marden
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sershurrapal 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.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (2) Marden
Sershurrapal passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sershurrapal is trying to control the action in half guard but Marden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden wants to improve his position but Sershurrapal is controlling well.
Sershurrapal not doing much here.
#T1#
Marden is looking for a sweep. Sershurrapal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sershurrapal is taking a breather. Marden 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.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (4) Marden
Marden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sershurrapal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (4) Marden#T3#
Marden 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: Sershurrapal (4) vs (6) Marden
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Sershurrapal won't allow Marden to pass to mount.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden controlling the action here.
It looks like Marden 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.#T4#
Marden is continuing to stall.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sershurrapal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden controlling the pace. #T5#
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working. #SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself well to prevent Marden advancing to mount.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Sershurrapal is working away. #SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
#T6#
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Sershurrapal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Marden 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.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well.
Still in half guard, Marden seems content to control.
Sershurrapal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7##SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marden prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Marden control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marden trying to control the pace. #T8#
The adventures of Marden the control monster continue. Boring.
Marden is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marden stalling. #SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Marden is taking a breather. Sershurrapal 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.
Marden trying to control from Sershurrapal's half guard. Sershurrapal has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marden is looking to pass into half guard but Sershurrapal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sershurrapal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (6) vs (6) Marden
Sershurrapal wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Sershurrapal looking to pass the guard.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sershurrapal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet. #T11##SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sershurrapal looking to pass the guard.
Marden 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: Sershurrapal (6) vs (8) Marden#T12#
Marden trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Sershurrapal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Marden content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Marden trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Marden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sershurrapal! Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (6) vs (11) Marden#T14##SUB2#
Marden moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sershurrapal has worked his arm free - good work by Sershurrapal!
#SUB2#
Marden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Marden keeps moving and retains side control.
Marden taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden wins on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bulla Marden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Marden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
River shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marden but Marden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marden tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marden somewhat.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marden sprawls and moves away.
River 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.
Bernhard River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Marden jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden is looking to sweep but instead, River has passed into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
River is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River is keen to just control but Marden is a slippery customer.
River stalling away here and it's allowed Marden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Marden working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.#T2#
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Marden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: River (3) vs (0) Marden#SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Marden is defending well. #T4#
Marden is not content to let River control the position. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working. #T5#
Marden manages to get back to half guard.
River frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: River (6) vs (0) Marden
River wants to control the action but instead Marden gets a body lock and reverses into River's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (6) vs (2) Marden
River working a defensive guard here.
Marden pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marden is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and River reverses the position - he's now on top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (8) vs (2) Marden#T6#
River slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: River (11) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Marden is defending well.
Marden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura here.
#T7##SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Marden is defending well.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Marden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: River (14) vs (2) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River trying to control but Marden is having none of it. #T8#
Marden gets back to half guard.#SUB#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marden is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
Marden tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Marden regains full guard. Nicely done.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden 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.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Marden wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
River sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marden wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Marden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (14) vs (4) Marden#SUB#
River working for a triangle but Marden defends it easily.
Marden wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Marden passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.#T13##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
River trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Marden works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (14) vs (7) Marden
River wants to control but Marden postures up.#SUB2#
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Marden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
River takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Bernhard River thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden closes the distance and clinches up with McCain, looking for a takedown. Marden pushes McCain against the cage but McCain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCain avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marden.
McCain attempts a counter takedown but Marden avoids it well and moves away.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Marden has a takedown stuffed.
McCain attempts a counter takedown but Marden avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCain. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Marden
Marden holds on to McCain's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
McCain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Marden is concentrating on defense, preventing McCain from advancing position.
Marden is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain is really struggling to control Marden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marden is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain 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.
Marden wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marden 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.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Marden
Marden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
McCain content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marden is holding on tight.
McCain trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McCain is staying active.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Marden tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Marden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marden tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Marden stops McCain from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marden tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Marden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marden moves into full guard.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
McCain 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (7) vs (2) Marden
McCain keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
McCain keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marden has McCain in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Marden looking to control.
Marden has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
Marden keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Marden has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
McCain forces his way into half guard.
Marden is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Marden is concentrating on defense, preventing McCain from advancing position.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Marden is working away.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden trying to control here.
Marden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marden wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (12) vs (2) Marden#T8#
Marden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (15) vs (2) Marden
McCain keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
Marden staying busy and making it hard for McCain to control.
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.
Marden is in bad spot here.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
McCain not allowing Marden to control his hands.
Marden is really stuck here.
McCain tries to keep control of the position but Marden is staying busy.
Marden is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Marden defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCain's arms.
McCain avoiding Marden 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Marden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marden is trying to break free.
#T10#
McCain has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marden's body.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden tries to break free.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McCain keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
#T11#
Marden trying to control the action but McCain just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain tries to get the hooks in deep but Marden pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Marden right now.
Marden turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (15) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Marden is looking to pass into half guard but McCain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McCain is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (17) vs (4) Marden
Marden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (17) vs (6) Marden#T12#
McCain controlling Marden's posture. #SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (19) vs (6) Marden
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marden is trying to control the position but McCain postures up. #SUB2#
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
Marden pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Marden trying to control the position.
Marden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Marden wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
McCain stalling. #SUB#
McCain is looking for a kimura but Marden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCain to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden trying to control but McCain postures up.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Our winner, John McCain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bremner doesn't manage to clinch there - Marden circles away.
Marden dives in for a single leg takedown but Bremner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bremner manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marden defends well.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden pushing down on Bremner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Marden is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Bremner won't allow Marden to pass to mount.
Bremner is in trouble now - Marden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (3) vs (0) Bremner
Marden trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner wants to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bremner is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bremner is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marden is working for a kimura but Bremner is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Marden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bremner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
#T3#
Marden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (6) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marden controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Marden's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Marden tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
Marden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Marden's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Marden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bremner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marden wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marden controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Marden wants to finish this one by submission but Bremner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marden.
Marden moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Marden (9) vs (0) Bremner#SUB#
Marden working for the choke. #T5#
Bremner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marden's guard. Nice work there by Bremner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (9) vs (2) Bremner#SUB#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Marden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bremner being controlled here momentarily.
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Bremner is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Marden is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
#SUB#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Marden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marden is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold.
Marden is doing well to control the position and prevent Bremner from advancing to side control.#T7#
Marden gets full guard.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Bremner passes Marden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marden tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Marden defends it. #T8#
Marden is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden trying to control here.
Marden is doing well to control the position and prevent Bremner from advancing to side control.
Bremner is thwarting Marden's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Marden is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
Marden is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Marden defends it. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Marden is defending well.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Marden working for a triangle but Bremner defends it easily.
#SUB#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Bremner prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden is positioning himself well to prevent Bremner advancing to mount.
Marden won't allow Bremner to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden 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.
Bremner forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marden is retaining full guard. #T11#
Bremner wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner is fighting to break Marden's control of his arms but Marden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bremner won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (11) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marden controls the pace.#T12#
Marden trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marden controls the pace.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Marden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bremner 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.#SUB2#
Bremner has his foot on Marden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marden works his way back into a safe position though.
Marden trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #T13#
Bremner is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Marden pushing down on Bremner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bremner defends it well.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (11) vs (6) Bremner
Marden tries to escape but Bremner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Marden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bremner gets his way!
Bremner looks winded!
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14##SUB2#
Bremner looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Bremner tightening his grip on Marden, looking for the choke.
Bremner not allowing Marden to control his hands.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marden tries to hold on but Bremner pushes him away.
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Bremner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marden is holding on tight.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
Marden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A very excited looking Bulla Marden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Marden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Marden
Marden controlling from the full mount.
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden working for a submission but Itinya is keeping him at bay.
Marden trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya's coaches at Globo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Itinya wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden wants to control but instead Itinya manages to regain half guard.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Marden uses his free foot to push down on Itinya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Itinya. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Marden#T2#
Marden controlling from the full mount.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Marden controlling his opponent.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Marden seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Itinya is holding on tight.
Marden content just to control the position here.
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Itinya wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden content just to control the position here.
Itinya working to try and regain half guard.
Marden wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Marden controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Marden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Itinya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Itinya and Marden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya tries to improve position but can't.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Marden taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5#
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Marden's back. He's all about the action.
Marden is keen to just control but Itinya is a slippery customer.
Itinya wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Itinya sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position. #T6#
Itinya trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Itinya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marden controls the pace.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Itinya.
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass. #T8#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (8) Marden
Marden is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (10) Marden
Marden wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Marden pushes down on Itinya's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itinya defends it well.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Marden controlling the pace.
Marden works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (13) Marden#SUB2#
Itinya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marden.
Marden controlling the pace for now.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Marden has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Itinya has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (2) vs (16) Marden#SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Itinya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Itinya prevents Marden from getting a body triangle.
Itinya can't escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Marden is cranking Itinya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Itinya! He's tightened the choke and Itinya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bulla Marden!
After winning the bout, Bulla Marden 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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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ottke defends it nicely.
Marden fails with a takedown attempt.
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Ottke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ottke slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Marden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marden somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottke tries to sprawl out of it but Marden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marden shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Marden shoots for a double leg takedown but Ottke sprawls well. He's pushed Marden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ottke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T1#
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke has his hands on Marden's head, controlling the position.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden looking to control.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marden there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marden stops Ottke from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Marden wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Marden tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Marden can't escape the position.
Marden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (2) Marden
Marden wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free.
Marden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Ottke not allowing Marden to control his hands. #T5#
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ottke is staying active.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marden is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
What can Marden do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marden tries to break free.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ottke is keen to just control but Marden is a slippery customer.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Marden is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marden avoid being mounted?
Marden is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Marden is trying to control but can't.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (2) Marden
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.#T8#
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marden wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Marden to control.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Marden is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Marden tries to control the position but Ottke now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (14) vs (2) Marden
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Marden buck him off.
Marden tries to escape the position.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marden doesn't escape. #T10#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marden for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
Marden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Marden right now.
Marden wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free. #T11#
Ottke controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marden trying to control but not successfully.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marden can't escape the position.
#T12#
Marden trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Marden tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ottke looking for the choke but no joy.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Marden rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Ottke not allowing Marden to control his hands.
Marden is trying to break free.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke is taking a breather. Marden 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.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Moncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (0) Marden
Marden 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.
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but De Moncey keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Moncey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (4) Marden
De Moncey tries to escape but Marden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be De Moncey right now.
#SUB2#
Marden working for a choke but De Moncey is defending well.
De Moncey 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.#SUB2#
Marden has his arm under De Moncey's chin here. Game over son! Marden squeezes tightly and De Moncey is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bulla Marden!
Our winner, Bulla Marden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Bremner clinches. #TD2#
Bremner jumps guard and drags Marden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marden postures up.
#SUB2#
Marden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marden has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Marden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Bremner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bremner pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Marden defending well.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremner defends it easily.#SUB#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
#T2#
Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner 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: Marden (2) vs (4) Bremner
Bremner prevents Marden from improving his position.
Bremner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Marden defends it. #T3#
Marden is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Marden is defending well.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Marden reverses the position - he's now on top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (4) Bremner
Marden passes Bremner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bremner is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Bremner trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marden pulls his head out easily.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bremner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #SUB#
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
Marden moves into full mount! Bremner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (7) vs (4) Bremner#SUB#
Marden working for a submission but Bremner is keeping him at bay.
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Marden looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremner defends it well. #T5#
Bremner can't escape the position.
Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape.
Bremner wants to control but Marden is having none of it.#SUB#
Marden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Marden is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bremner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bremner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (7) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T6#
Marden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marden keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (9) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (9) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bremner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bremner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Marden trying to control the position.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (11) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Marden postures up. #SUB2#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner has Marden pulled in close to control his posture.
Marden wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #T9#
Marden passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working. #T10#
Bremner tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Bremner is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bremner is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden controlling the action here.
Marden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (14) vs (8) Bremner#T11#
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Bremner tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Marden prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Marden fails to move to back control.
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Bremner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (17) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner tries to escape but Marden has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Marden working for the choke. #T12##SUB#
Marden patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Marden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Marden tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke.
Bremner wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Marden tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke.
Marden is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Bremner breaks Marden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (17) vs (10) Bremner
Marden 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: Marden (19) vs (10) Bremner
Bremner trying to control here.
Marden wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it. #SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bremner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Bremner works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Marden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Marden has gone for a leg lock! Bremner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (19) vs (12) Bremner
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
Bulla Marden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Helvig drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Helvig looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up. #SUB2#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Marden
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helvig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away. #SUB#
Helvig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.#T2#
Marden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it. #SUB2#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helvig is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden advances to half guard.
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (5) Marden
Marden trying to control the position but Helvig is working away. #T5##SUB2#
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helvig is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (9) vs (5) Marden
Marden tries to break free.
Marden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marden is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Helvig off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Marden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Helvig gets his way!
#T6#
Helvig is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Helvig. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helvig's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (7) Marden#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Marden pushes his legs off easily.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Helvig keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (11) vs (7) Marden
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (7) Marden
Marden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away. #T8##SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marden has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Helvig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Helvig seems to be working for a kimura but Marden defends the submission attempt.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marden wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T9##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (14) vs (9) Marden#SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Marden
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marden off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (18) vs (12) Marden
Helvig doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (18) vs (14) Marden#T11#
Marden slips nicely into half guard.
Marden is thwarting Helvig's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig is not content to let Marden control the position.#SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Helvig defends the submission attempt.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig gets full guard.#T12#
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (18) vs (17) Marden
Helvig is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
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. #T13#
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Marden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig regains half guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (17) Marden
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (19) Marden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helvig is breathing heavily.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
Bjørn Helvig very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Marden persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Chai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Marden
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Marden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is really struggling to control Marden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Marden
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marden is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Marden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden holds on, trying desperately to control.
Marden 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.
Marden is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marden wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#T2#
Chai trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chai is staying active.#SUB#
Chai has control of Marden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Marden moves into full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage. #T4#
Marden being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Marden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Marden#T5#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to improve position but can't.
Marden holding on.#T6#
Marden tries to improve position but can't.
Chai working away.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden regains half guard.#T7##SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Marden
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (13) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Marden working for the choke.
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Chai won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.#SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marden! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (10) Marden#SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T9#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is trying to control but Marden passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (13) Marden
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (17) vs (13) Marden
Marden trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Marden won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Chai trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Marden defends it.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Marden doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (20) vs (13) Marden
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (20) vs (17) Marden#T12##SUB2#
Marden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Marden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chai for a finish.
Chai is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chai for a finish. #T13#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Marden keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Marden has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Chai tries to break free.
#T14#
Marden wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai tries to roll but Marden sticks to his back.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marden gets his hands free as Chai looks to control. #SUB2#
Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 17.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Thunder pushes Marden up against the cage in a clinch.
Marden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. Marden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Thunder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden 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.
Thunder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marden is trying to hold Thunder in close to prevent damage but Thunder has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.
Marden wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Thunder stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (0) Marden
Thunder controlling from mount.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marden gets back to full guard.
Thunder 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.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (5) vs (2) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (5) Marden
Thunder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (7) vs (5) Marden
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Marden is working away. #T3#
Marden wants to control but Thunder is keeping busy.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marden 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.
Thunder works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (10) vs (5) Marden
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Marden defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.
Marden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marden tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Thunder seems content to control.
Marden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (10) vs (7) Marden#SUB#
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Thunder 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.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is trying to keep Marden in close.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (10) vs (10) Marden#T6##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thunder, who protects the arm well. #T7##SUB2#
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden trying to work for an americana but Thunder has managed to regain full guard.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thunder trying to control here.
Marden trying to advance position but Thunder counters by regaining guard.
Marden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thunder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (12) vs (10) Marden
Marden keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to improve his position but instead Thunder has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder controlling the action here.
Thunder prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden moves into full guard.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Thunder trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Thunder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thunder postures up.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marden keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #T11#
Marden wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thunder uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (15) vs (10) Marden
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Thunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Thunder is looking to advance position but Marden won't allow it.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (15) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
Marden pushing down on Thunder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Marden is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thunder reverses the position - he's now on top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (17) vs (12) Marden
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Thunder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#T14##SUB2#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (20) vs (12) Marden
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 20 to 12.
Distant Thunder very nearly forgot to thank Heavy Metal Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Macker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macker (4) vs (0) Marden
Marden is trying to get back to half guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Macker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marden tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden is not content to let Macker control the position.
Macker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marden's legs. #T1#
Marden is looking to reverse the position.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker just content to control the position.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker 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.#T2##SUB#
Macker is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Marden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macker's best efforts.
Marden wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marden is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Macker prevents Marden from improving his position.#T3#
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Marden working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macker passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (0) Marden
Marden is trying to work for a sweep but Macker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (9) vs (0) Marden
Macker wants to control the pace but Marden is squirming around nicely.
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (12) vs (0) Marden#T4#
Macker controls the position.
Macker tries to get the hooks in deep but Marden pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Marden right now.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (12) vs (2) Marden
Macker 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.#SUB#
Macker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Macker looking to control.
#T6##SUB2#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macker 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.
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (14) vs (2) Marden
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Macker stays in close to Marden's body and controls the position.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Macker pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Marden gets back to full guard.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macker defends well.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macker passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (17) vs (2) Marden#T9#
Marden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (19) vs (2) Marden
Macker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Macker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marden is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (22) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Macker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marden breaks Macker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (22) vs (4) Marden
Macker pulls Marden in close to prevent any damage. #T10##SUB#
Macker is looking for a triangle but Marden pushes his legs off easily.
Marden passes Macker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #SUB2#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macker is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #T11##SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
Macker gets full guard.#T12#
Macker can't keep his opponent in guard - Marden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macker gets full guard.
Macker is trying to hold Marden in close to prevent damage but Marden has managed to pass into half guard.
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet. #T13#
Macker is trying to control the position but Marden postures up. #SUB#
Macker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marden is defending well. Macker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Macker celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Macker!
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bremner instigates a clinch.
Marden can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Bremner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marden regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Marden
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Bremner pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner 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.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marden looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bremner is defending well. Marden quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bremner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Marden celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bulla Marden!
A victorious Bulla Marden 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:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 7 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Marden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smith still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smith has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (2) Marden
Smith taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T3#
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden. #SUB2#
Marden looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Smith is controlling Marden 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (9) vs (6) Marden#T5#
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (12) vs (6) Marden
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden is not content to let Smith control the position.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Marden can't do much from the bottom here.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T9#
Marden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (12) vs (8) Marden
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Marden preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Marden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (14) vs (8) Marden
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Marden working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Marden has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 43 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Marden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Marden
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marden prevents Breaker from improving his position.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to control here.
#T1#
Breaker wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Breaker is defending well.
Marden passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Marden
Breaker tries to hold on but Marden postures up.#T2#
Breaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marden fails to move to back control.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is having none of it.#SUB2#
Marden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Breaker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Marden has hold of Breaker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Breaker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Marden is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Breaker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Breaker shrugs it off.
Marden wants to take his opponent's back but Breaker doesn't allow it. #T4#
Breaker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
Breaker is in trouble now - Marden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (8) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marden has control of Breaker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Breaker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T5#
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Breaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Breaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Breaker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (8) Marden#SUB#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Breaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breaker but great work by Marden. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (12) Marden
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marden 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.
#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Breaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (8) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Marden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marden prevents Breaker from getting a body triangle.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Breaker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Marden tries to roll but Breaker sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Breaker tightening his grip on Marden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Marden showing good submission defense here.
Breaker is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Breaker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Breaker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (8) vs (14) Marden
Breaker keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass. #T11#
Marden is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marden is looking to advance position but Breaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (12) vs (14) Marden
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Breaker has control of Marden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marden wants to control but Breaker is having none of it.#T12#
Marden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden is staying active underneath Breaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marden wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Breaker is keen to just control but Marden is a slippery customer.
Breaker is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Marden tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Marden is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Breaker prevents Marden from improving his position.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breaker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (12) vs (18) Marden
Breaker can't escape the position.
Marden not allowing Breaker to control his hands. #SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Breaker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14##SUB2#
Marden is looking for the choke from the back position but Breaker is controlling his hands well.
Breaker trying to control the hands but Marden breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Breaker fending off the submission attempt from Marden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden wins on points by 18 to 12.
Bulla Marden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marden lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Marden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #SUB2#
Marden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marden is thwarting Mesquita's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mesquita is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita is trying to control but Marden passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Marden#T3#
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesquita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#SUB#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Marden to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Marden is very close to passing his half guard.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Marden works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (8) Marden
Mesquita is trying to control Marden's posture but Marden avoids it.
Mesquita tries to bench press Marden off him but Marden keeps the position. #T6#
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mesquita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (11) Marden
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marden wants to take Mesquita's back here but Mesquita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marden avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.#SUB2#
Marden looking to secure an arm triangle but Mesquita defends it well. #T8#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Marden isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
Mesquita sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marden won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mesquita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marden has picked Mesquita up and slammed him! Mesquita can't keep hold of the triangle and Marden manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (14) Marden#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marden has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mesquita'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! Mesquita is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.#SUB2#
Marden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marden has Magomedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Marden
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Marden wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Marden gets full guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Marden keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Marden is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
#T2#
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Marden 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.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Marden#T3##SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magomedov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden 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.#SUB2#
Marden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magomedov escapes and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Marden
Marden is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Magomedov is trying to move to mount but Marden reverses beautifully and ends up in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (6) Marden
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (9) vs (6) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
#T5#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Marden being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marden is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov stalling. #T7#
Marden trying to control here.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Marden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (12) vs (6) Marden
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Marden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marden wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.#T8#
Marden tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Marden regains half guard.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (15) vs (6) Marden
Marden regains half guard.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (18) vs (6) Marden
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Magomedov is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (21) vs (6) Marden
Marden is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marden trying to control here.
#T12#
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Marden is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (24) vs (6) Marden
Marden tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden trying to control from the bottom.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Marden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (27) vs (6) Marden
Marden is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov 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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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 32 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in for a takedown but Esteves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marden shoots for a double leg takedown but Esteves sprawls well. He's pushed Marden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esteves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Esteves as Marden shoots in.
Esteves with the counter takedown but Marden avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Esteves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Marden drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Esteves
Marden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Esteves has his foot on Marden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marden works his way back into a safe position though.
Marden preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marden preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
#T3#
Esteves wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Esteves
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Marden 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: Marden (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden postures up.
#SUB#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Esteves working for a triangle but Marden defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Esteves working for a triangle but Marden defends it easily.
#T5##SUB#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there. #T6##SUB#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Esteves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Esteves has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (4) Esteves
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esteves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esteves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esteves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (7) Esteves
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden is trying to work for a sweep but Esteves has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (4) vs (9) Esteves
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Marden tries to reverse the position but Esteves maintains control.#SUB2#
Esteves has hold of Marden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Esteves is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#SUB#
Marden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esteves defends it easily.
Marden wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
Esteves trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #T8#
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Esteves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esteves has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Esteves drops back looking for a leg! Marden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marden manages to kick Esteves off! Esteves jumps back into Marden's guard.
Esteves trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (6) vs (9) Esteves
Marden won't allow Esteves to sweep him here. #T9##SUB#
Marden drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Marden off! Marden jumps back into Esteves's guard.
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (6) vs (11) Esteves
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet. #SUB#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marden's guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
#T10#
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (8) vs (11) Esteves
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (8) vs (13) Esteves
Esteves wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden 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.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Esteves has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (8) vs (16) Esteves
Esteves tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esteves wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Esteves wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves controls the position. #SUB2#
Esteves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Esteves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Esteves looks winded!
Marden is trying to improve his position.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Well,Marden is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Marden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marden is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden 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.
Esteves advances to half guard.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Marden defends it.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marden moves into full guard.
Esteves won't allow Marden to sweep him here. #SUB#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marden's guard. #SUB2#
Marden is defending against the submission attempts here by Esteves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 16 to 8.
A very excited looking Vartan Esteves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burroughs but Burroughs pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Burroughs drives through and clinches with Marden against the cage.
Burroughs is pressed up against the cage. Marden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burroughs down to the mat. Burroughs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burroughs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burroughs attempts a counter takedown but Marden avoids it well and moves away.
Jimmy Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.#CL#
Burroughs has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Burroughs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burroughs manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Marden
Burroughs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Marden is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marden regains half guard.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Marden
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Marden working for a choke but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Marden.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Marden just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB2#
Marden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burroughs is defending well though. Marden let's go of the attempt for now.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burroughs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burroughs for a finish. #SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burroughs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Burroughs manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (6) vs (4) Marden
Burroughs forces his way into half guard.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Marden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burroughs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marden. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Marden
Marden is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marden, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Burroughs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marden's legs.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marden tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7##SUB#
Burroughs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marden is just riding it out for now. Burroughs eventually gives up the hold.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burroughs preventing the sweep. #T9#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (4) Marden
Marden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burroughs prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (12) vs (8) Marden#T10#
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marden has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
Marden is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position. #T11##T12#
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control. #T13#
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Burroughs manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (8) Marden
Marden being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Marden has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (10) Marden
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burroughs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burroughs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (10) Marden#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Burroughs has his foot on Marden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marden works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
Jimmy Burroughs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Macker closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Macker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marden regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macker wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macker is pushing down on Marden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marden is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a triangle here but Macker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Marden
Macker tries to advance to mount but Marden denies him.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Macker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marden is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Macker working away.
A lull in the action here as Macker stalls from top position.
Macker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Macker taking a breather here.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Marden looks to move to half guard but instead Macker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (7) vs (0) Marden
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marden tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Marden is trying to reverse the position but instead Macker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (10) vs (0) Marden
Marden is in bad spot here.
Macker has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Marden right now.
#T4#
Macker is looking to control Marden but Marden is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Macker is not going to allow Marden to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Macker controls the position.#T5#
Macker controlling well, preventing Marden from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Marden rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Macker keeps control of the position easily here as Marden tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Macker is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Macker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (10) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (12) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Macker trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Marden pulls Macker in close to his closed guard and prevents Macker from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.#T8##SUB2#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macker'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.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Marden 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.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marden looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Macker pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (15) vs (2) Marden
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (18) vs (2) Marden
Macker controls the position.#T11#
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marden trying to control the position but Macker manages to sink in the hooks.
Marden prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Macker.
Marden tries to roll but Macker sticks to his back.
#T12##SUB#
Macker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marden is defending well though. Macker let's go of the attempt for now.
Macker gets his hands free as Marden looks to control.
Marden turns into Macker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (18) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.
Marden wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (20) vs (4) Marden
Macker preventing the sweep. #T13#
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Marden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macker has passed into half guard!
Marden is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (23) vs (4) Marden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
An out of breath Dan Macker 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:
CWC 353
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 40 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Marden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Marden#SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Marden maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Savkov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marden has cracked it and Savkov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulla Marden!
A victorious Bulla Marden 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:
CWCFN 12
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serronen as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Serronen takes the fight into the clinch.
Marden wants a takedown but no success here.
Marden tries for a takedown but Serronen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden tries to score a body lock takedown but Serronen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marden is trying to drag Serronen to the mat but Serronen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Serronen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Serronen
Marden is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serronen has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (5) Serronen
Marden looking for a sweep but Serronen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (0) vs (7) Serronen
Marden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen controlling the pace for now.
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Serronen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marden tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.#T2#
Serronen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.
Serronen controlling from mount.
Serronen prevents Marden from getting the reversal.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EMP WORLDCLASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden moves into full guard.
Marden 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Marden keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
Marden wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment.
Marden is pulling down on Serronen's head to control his posture.
Marden keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass. #T5#
Marden controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (7) Serronen
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
Marden is looking to advance position but Serronen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (2) vs (11) Serronen
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden is controlling an arm, preventing Serronen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Serronen controlling the position easily from mount.
Marden tries to control Serronen's body but Serronen pushes him off. Marden squirms to his side and now Serronen has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (2) vs (14) Serronen
Serronen avoiding Marden 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Marden tries to escape but Serronen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (14) Serronen
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Serronen pulls Marden in close to his closed guard and prevents Marden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.#T8##SUB#
Marden has gone for a leg lock! Serronen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (16) Serronen
Serronen is fighting to break Marden's control of his arms but Marden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Serronen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marden looking to control.
Marden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serronen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T9#
Serronen not doing much here.
#SUB#
Serronen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Marden. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (19) Serronen
Serronen taking a breather here.
Serronen working away.#T10#
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serronen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marden manages to get back to half guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Serronen is controlling well.
Marden moves into full guard.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serronen pushing down on Marden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marden trying to hold on to Serronen's head to control him but Serronen postures up.
#T11#
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (22) Serronen
Marden tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.
Serronen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serronen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Marden tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Serronen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (4) vs (25) Serronen
Marden is trying to break free.
#T13#
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Serronen controlling the action here.
Marden wants to sweep but Serronen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (28) Serronen
Serronen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Serronen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 28 to 4.
After winning the bout, Aku Serronen 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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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marden or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence, which made it look bad.
Marden tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Marden with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Marden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawrence's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Lawrence
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawrence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Lawrence regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
Lawrence pulls Marden in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Lawrence
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marden controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Marden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (2) Lawrence
Lawrence looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (7) vs (2) Lawrence
Lawrence gets back to half guard.
Lawrence trying to control but Marden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #T3##SUB#
Marden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
Marden is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Lawrence keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Marden is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Marden is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet.
Lawrence is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (10) vs (2) Lawrence
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lawrence manages to get to full guard.
Marden postures up.
Lawrence wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden passes Lawrence's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Marden 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.
#T6##SUB#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawrence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawrence is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
Lawrence keeping control of the position. #T7#
Marden trying to pass the guard but Lawrence defending well.
Lawrence trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Lawrence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden passes Lawrence's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lawrence gets full guard.
Marden won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.#T8##SUB#
Marden has gone for a leg lock! Lawrence slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (10) vs (4) Lawrence#SUB2#
Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawrence defends well.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (10) vs (7) Lawrence
Marden can't do much from the bottom here.
Marden is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Lawrence tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marden's legs. #SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marden, who protects the arm well.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Marden is working away. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Lawrence wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden wants to control but Lawrence postures up.
Marden tries to bench press Lawrence off him but Lawrence keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marden, who protects the arm well.
Marden gets back to half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Lawrence 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.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Marden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (14) vs (7) Lawrence
Lawrence gets back to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Lawrence works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marden drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Marden off! Marden jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marden drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Marden off! Marden jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (14) vs (9) Lawrence
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (16) vs (9) Lawrence#T13#
Marden pushing down on Lawrence's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawrence gets full guard.
Marden being controlled here momentarily.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence trying to control the position here.
Lawrence's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marden looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there.
Lawrence 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: Marden (16) vs (11) Lawrence
Lawrence prevents Marden from improving his position.
Lawrence takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
Marden is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawrence from advancing position.
Lawrence is thwarting Marden's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Our winner, Bulla Marden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt - Cozad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Marden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Marden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cozad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marden connects with a decent elbow.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cozad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Cozad is defending well. #SUB2#
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cozad's coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
Marden wants to sweep here but Cozad controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cozad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marden is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden controls Cozad momentarily but Cozad frees himself.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard. #REVB#
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marden is controlling him.
Marden passes Cozad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cozad! #SUB2#
Marden goes for an armbar but Cozad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cozad.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden pulls Cozad in close to his closed guard and prevents Cozad from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozad tries to stand but Marden is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cozad is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bulla Marden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marden.
Cozad wants to land a leg kick but Marden is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt
and Cozad counters with a nice leg kick.
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marden.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad keeps Marden at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad stuffs the takedown attempt from Marden. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cozad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Marden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cozad did well to prevent Marden getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cozad tries to kick Marden off but Marden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cozad sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Cozad defends it.
Marden passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marden wants to take Cozad's back here but Cozad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Marden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cozad is on top in guard.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Cozad defends easily.
Marden trying to control the position.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marden holds on and takes a little breather. #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.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Marden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Cozad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cozad as Marden shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marden has his takedown stuffed
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.#TD2#
Marden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marden is taking a breather. Cozad 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.
Cozad pushes Marden off looking to stand but Marden dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Cozad is defending well.
Cozad is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulla Marden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Cozad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cozad is trying to stand up here but Marden is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marden or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozad, which made it look bad.
Cozad scores with a body shot.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad with a jab.#TD2#
Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling the position. #T2#
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cozad pushes Marden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marden cracks Cozad with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.#SUB2#
Cozad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cozad has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad is looking to stand up but Marden won't let him. #SUB2#
Marden looking for subs off his back but Cozad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marden slips a jab from Cozad.
Marden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marden misses with an uppercut
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Cozad is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cozad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad! |
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Event:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Jacckson scores with a shot to the body.
Jacckson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacckson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marden shoots in and drives through. Jacckson sprawls well.
Jacckson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacckson tries to avoid it but Marden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacckson to the ground. Jacckson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson throws a hook to the side of Marden's head but Marden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Marden dives in and scores a takedown into Jacckson's guard.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacckson is keeping the position for now.
Marden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacckson keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacckson controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Jacckson is looking to stand up but Marden isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB#
Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacckson looking to control.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacckson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacckson wants to control but Marden passes easily into half guard.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Jacckson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacckson is trying to stand up here but Marden is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacckson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacckson is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Jacckson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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. #T3#
Jacckson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacckson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacckson is trying to control Marden's posture but Marden avoids it. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacckson has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Jacckson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Marden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacckson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacckson is defending well. #T4#
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.
Marden trying to control the position but Jacckson is working away.
Jacckson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jacckson's face as Marden controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marden tries for a kimura but Jacckson is defending well.
Jacckson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bulla Marden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jacckson moves out of range of the body kick from Marden.
Jacckson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marden tries to counter with a takedown but Jacckson is quick to defend against it.
Marden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacckson can do to turn this around?
Jacckson slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Jacckson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacckson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson scores with a jab.
Jacckson slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Jacckson tries to clinch but Marden moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jacckson. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Marden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt - Jacckson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Jacckson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacckson wants to counter the offense by Marden and move into the clinch position.
Marden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacckson counters with a straight right hand.
Marden tries for a takedown but Jacckson circles away easily
and Jacckson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marden or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacckson, which made it look bad.
Marden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##TD#
Marden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacckson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacckson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden working away.
Marden working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Jacckson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jacckson drops an elbow to the side of Marden's head.
Marden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacckson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marden is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacckson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacckson working over Marden with some ground and pound. Marden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bulla Marden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marden gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacckson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacckson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacckson working some strikes from top position.
Jacckson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marden is proving hard to escape from.
Marden looking to control.
#T4#
Marden 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.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Jacckson pushes his legs off easily.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marden working for a triangle but Jacckson defends it easily.
Jacckson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marden's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacckson sprawls well. Jacckson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacckson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marden fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jacckson clinches up against the cage.
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jacckson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacckson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marden.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacckson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacckson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Marden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacckson sprawls well initially but Marden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacckson pushes Marden off looking to stand but Marden dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Jacckson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Marden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jacckson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jacckson can't escape the position.
Marden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T2#
Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacckson is looking to escape.
Marden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Marden moves to the back position.
Marden avoiding Jacckson 's attempts to control his hands.
Jacckson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marden off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jacckson wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jacckson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden.
Jacckson is really stuck here.
Marden not allowing Jacckson to control his hands. #T3#
Marden has the hooks in. Jacckson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Jacckson showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Jacckson fending off the submission attempt from Marden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson rolls, trying to escape but Marden keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Marden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacckson is trying to get back to his feet but Marden has full control of the position and if anything, Jacckson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB#
Jacckson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Marden gets his way!
Jacckson covers up after that shot from Marden.
Jacckson is really stuck here.
Jacckson trying to control the hands but Marden breaks the grip.
Will Marden go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jacckson is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacckson just trying to survive but Marden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Jacckson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bulla Marden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawking now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawking stuffs the takedown attempt from Marden. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawking! But no joy.
Marden fails with the takedown
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.#TD#
Marden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawking tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marden is in Hawking's guard.
Hawking has his hands on Marden's head, controlling the position.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawking is defending well.
Hawking can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden working away.
Hawking is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marden is staying active.#SUB#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Marden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawking is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marden is looking to advance position but Hawking won't allow it. #SUB#
Hawking is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
#SUB#
Marden is working for a kimura but Hawking is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawking has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawking trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Hawking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage. #SUB#
Marden wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawking is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bulla Marden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawking wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marden ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Marden is just out of range.
Marden shoots in for a takedown but Hawking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marden's head.
Marden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bulla Marden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawking lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Hawking. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Hawking changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawking comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marden takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##KD2#
Hawking drops Marden with a beautiful combination! Marden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawking is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Marden is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bulla Marden has been cut.
Hawking ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Marden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Hawking.
Hawking throws a hook but Marden avoids it easily.
Marden feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawking steps in with a hook that catches Marden right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hawking follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Marden looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Stephen Hawking is the new welterweight champion!
Stephen Hawking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Marden throws a nice looking combination but Dreyar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Dreyar gets caught napping as Marden dives in and scores a takedown. Dreyar manages to retain guard.
Dreyar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marden dives into side control.
#REVB#
Dreyar is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dreyar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Marden has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dreyar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Marden yanks on the arm and Dreyar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Marden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden is the new welterweight champion!
Bulla Marden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Laxus Dreyar stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back stronger'. |
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Event:
KOP GLORY
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Marden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jasinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Marden's head.
Marden walks into a jab.
Jasinski throws a shot from downtown. Marden moves away and avoids it.
Marden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jasinski defends well and Marden ends up having to push Jasinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jasinski fails to land.
Jasinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Marden controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jasinski - that landed with a thud.
Marden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jasinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jasinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasinski has Marden pressed against the cage, preventing Marden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Jasinski.
Jasinski is pressed up against the cage. Marden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jasinski down to the mat. Jasinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marden has a takedown stuffed.
Jasinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marden moves away.
Jasinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jasinski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Marden.
Jasinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Marden shoots in and bounces Jasinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Marden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marden lands with a punch from half guard.
Jasinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jasinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Jasinski defends it.
Marden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Marden wants to work for an arm triangle but Jasinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jasinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Marden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marden is looking to advance position but Jasinski won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marden is working for a kimura but Jasinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Marden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Jasinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jasinski is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jasinski is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Jasinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
#T4#
Jasinski trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Jasinski defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Marden maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jasinski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marden has cracked it and Jasinski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Marden missing with a left hand there. Maas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Marden drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Maas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maas wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden passes Maas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Maas is defending well.
Maas trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
#SUB#
Marden has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maas defend it? Marden steps over the head and cranks it - Maas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KOP BlAST
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Marden shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marden moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Marden checks a leg kick.
Smith leaves Marden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marden shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Marden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marden trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Marden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marden is controlling him.
Marden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marden throwing strikes but missing.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Marden keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Marden is working away.
Marden trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Marden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marden. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.
Marden is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Marden trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
Marden is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Marden misses with a body kick.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Marden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marden winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marden is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marden is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marden working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marden is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Marden wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T1#
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Marden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marden stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Marden. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Marden is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Marden fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Marden! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bulla Marden!
Our winner, Bulla Marden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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