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Event:
QFC Tournament 712 Round 4
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pennino as he avoids it easily.
Bryan ducks under a wild hook from Pennino.
Remo Bryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pennino has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Pennino wants the takedown. Bryan is fighting it off but Pennino persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bryan 's guard against the cage.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pennino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Pennino is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan passes Pennino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pennino tries to get to full guard but Bryan has control of the leg.
Bryan is keen to just control but Pennino is a slippery customer.
Pennino is concentrating on defense, preventing Bryan from advancing position. #T1##SUB#
Bryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pennino has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pennino is trying to get back to full guard.
Pennino preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pennino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pennino is keeping the position for now.
Pennino looking for a sweep. Not yet Pennino, not yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pennino with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bryan can't handle though.
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pennino is keeping the position for now.
Bryan pushes down on Pennino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pennino desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bryan trying to control the action but Pennino is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Bryan trying to control from half guard but Pennino is working away. #T3#
Bryan is looking to advance position but Pennino won't allow it. #SUB#
Bryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pennino defends it well.
Bryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bryan wants to pass to mount but Pennino is defending the position.
Bryan is trying to control. Pennino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryan is pressing down on Pennino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pennino is holding on for now.
Pennino keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown but Pennino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Bryan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remo Bryan . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Pennino as Bryan shoots in.
Pennino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryan with a body shot.#CL2#
Pennino clinches with his opponent.
Bryan is trying to pull guard but Pennino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bryan jumps guard but Pennino stands there with Bryan around his waist. Bryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Bryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bryan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pennino has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
It looks like Pennino 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulie Pennino will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pennino enables Bryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pennino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan trying to control but Pennino is working from the bottom.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Bryan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pennino manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pennino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pennino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pennino working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Bryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennino pulls his head out easily.
Bryan moves into full guard.
Pennino is working Bryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pennino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pennino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Bryan wants to stand up but Pennino is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Pennino from controlling successfully.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pennino is one step ahead there.
Bryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Pennino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bryan wants to get back to full guard.
Pennino moves into full mount! Bryan won't be happy about that! #T3#
Bryan is looking to improve his position but Pennino isn't that keen on the idea.
Pennino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pennino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pennino connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pennino controlling his opponent.
Bryan is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Pennino working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryan '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.
Bryan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bryan gets back to full guard.
Bryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pennino's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennino controlling Bryan 's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Pennino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Pennino as Bryan shoots in.
Pennino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bryan checks it well.
Bryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennino avoids it really well and circles away.
Pennino throws a body shot but no joy.
Pennino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pennino has Bryan up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Bryan decides to pull guard.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Pennino from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pennino managing to control the position.
Pennino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Bryan wants to improve his position but Pennino is controlling well.
Pennino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Pennino 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.
Bryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulie Pennino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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.
Pennino passes to full mount!
Bryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pennino keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
Pennino has his hands on Bryan 's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Bryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pennino is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pennino has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Bryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pennino scoring with some ground and pound.
Pennino 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. #SUB#
Bryan is looking for a triangle but Pennino pushes his legs off easily.
Pennino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pennino slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pennino is just content to waste time from the top position. Bryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pennino content to stall in guard here.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan , not yet.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pennino manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pennino is keeping the position for now.
Remo Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulie Pennino.
I've got Pennino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Paulie Pennino!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Paulie Pennino!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Paulie Pennino!
Paulie Pennino wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 712 Round 3
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Bryan jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Bryan around his waist. Bryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Bryan pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bryan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gracie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bryan 's body to avoid the submission. Bryan has instead reached around Gracie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bryan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Remo Bryan !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 712 Round 2
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bryan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand. #TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Bryan tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Bryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Bryan is having none of it. #T1#
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Bryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Bryan being controlled here momentarily.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling Bryan 's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Bryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Bryan clinches.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo Bryan .#TD2#
Bryan jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagomedov to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bryan trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Bryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Bryan 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmagomedov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bryan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bryan .
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bryan wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bryan has control of Nurmagomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurmagomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Bryan has isolated one of Nurmagomedov's arms. Nurmagomedov looking to fight him off but Bryan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remo Bryan !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 712 Round 1
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bryan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Essieu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Essieu to the mat. Essieu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bryan advances to half guard.
Bryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Essieu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Essieu won't allow Bryan to pass to mount.
Bryan content to control rather than advance.
Essieu manages to get to full guard.
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Essieu is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Essieu keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
Bryan content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Bryan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Essieu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan won't allow Essieu to sweep him here.
Bryan 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.
Bryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Bryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Essieu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Essieu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryan on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Essieu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Bryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Essieu is defending well.
Essieu stops Bryan from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Bryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bryan working away.
Bryan trying to control the action but Essieu is working from the bottom.
Essieu tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Essieu is trying to buck Bryan off.
Essieu prevents Bryan from moving into mount.
Bryan trying to control the action but Essieu is working from the bottom.
Essieu tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Essieu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bryan trying to control the position but Essieu is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Essieu is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Bryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck for Bryan with that takedown attempt.
Essieu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryan , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Essieu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bryan defends well and Essieu ends up having to push Bryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Bryan rushes Essieu and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Bryan pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Essieu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Essieu trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Essieu is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Bryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryan trying to control but Essieu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Essieu looking for subs off his back but Bryan has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Bryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Essieu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Essieu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bryan wants to free his trapped foot but Essieu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Essieu keeps working.
Bryan is pressing down on Essieu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Essieu is holding on for now. #T3#
Bryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Essieu!
Bryan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bryan forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Bryan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Essieu is doing well to defend. Bryan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Essieu is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Remo Bryan !
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