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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coleman to the ground. Edwards is now in Coleman's guard.
Edwards won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Coleman is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Edwards working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Coleman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards stalls.
Edwards looks winded!#TD#
Coleman has picked Edwards up - he's going for a ride! Coleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edwards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Edwards trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Edwards regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Edwards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edwards manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Edwards's guard.
Edwards has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Twig Coleman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Coleman passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Coleman trying to control the pace. #T1#
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Coleman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman forces the positional change into back control.
Coleman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Edwards is trying to stand back up.
Edwards is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Coleman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Edwards. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
Coleman working for the choke.
Coleman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB#
Coleman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Edwards is in real trouble here. Coleman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Edwards is tapping out! Coleman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Twig Coleman! |
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Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
Mikey Beckham had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.9, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Vladimir Kuznetsov was cancelled. |
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Event:
RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Sakiki takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Sakiki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Sakiki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Sakiki decides to stand up.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sakiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.#CL2#
Sakiki takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Sakiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Sakiki blocks with his arms.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Sakiki has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Sakiki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Sakiki from standing up. #T2#
Sakiki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sakiki from controlling successfully.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Sakiki stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Sakiki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sakiki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position. #T3#
Sakiki trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but Sakiki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones won't allow Sakiki to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sakiki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Sakiki is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sakiki.#ES2#
Sakiki wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD2#
Sakiki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Sakiki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sakiki wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sakiki seems content to control.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sakiki has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakiki tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakiki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kumshot Sakiki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sakiki closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#TD2#
Sakiki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Sakiki manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakiki stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Sakiki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakiki preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakiki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakiki looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sakiki from controlling successfully.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Sakiki misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Sakiki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sakiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones 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.#T3#
Sakiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakiki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sakiki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sakiki stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Sakiki lands a couple of elbows.
Sakiki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones 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.
Sakiki content to stall in guard here.
Sakiki preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakiki wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kumshot Sakiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakiki counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Sakiki to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Sakiki moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakiki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Sakiki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sakiki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sakiki.
#CL2#
Sakiki forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sakiki has him pressed against the cage.
Jones trying to stall but Sakiki improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakiki as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sakiki is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#TD2#
Sakiki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakiki.
Kumshot Sakiki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakiki.
#T2#
Sakiki prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones won't allow Sakiki to pass to mount. #T3#
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Sakiki trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Sakiki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakiki is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakiki is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sakiki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Sakiki off but instead Sakiki has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakiki keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumshot Sakiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakiki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumshot Sakiki! |
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Event:
RSE 5: Fights For The Devil
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
Mikey Beckham had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Venice Stalanburg was cancelled. |
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Event:
RSE 5: Fights For The Devil
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Arthur Edwards has been cut.
Edwards looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Resi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Resi misses.
Edwards gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Resi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santos Resi! |
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Event:
RSE 3: Deathless
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Soederblom avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Soederblom takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Paul successfully pulls guard.
Soederblom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soederblom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paul looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soederblom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soederblom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard. #T1#
Soederblom postures up.
Soederblom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paul is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soederblom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paul is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soederblom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Paul was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Soederblom closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soederblom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul tries to circle away but Soederblom has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Paul to work.
Soederblom is trying to pull guard but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Paul jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soederblom walks away with a smile on his face. Paul gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soederblom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paul wants to clinch up but Soederblom keeps it at a distance.
Soederblom feints the counter takedown.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul throws a big counter combination but Soederblom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paul tries to clinch but Soederblom is having none of it.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soederblom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul throws a big counter combination but Soederblom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soederblom shoots in looking for a takedown. Paul tries to sprawl out of it but Soederblom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soederblom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Soederblom looks to move away, Paul throws a big counter combo but Soederblom just gets out of the way.
Jake Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Soederblom.
Soederblom shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul tries to clinch up but Soederblom circles away and keeps his distance.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soederblom.
Paul is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Soederblom scores with a takedown into Paul's guard.
Soederblom content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Soederblom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soederblom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Soederblom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Soederblom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soederblom tries to clinch up.
Soederblom shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jake Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soederblom tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Soederblom clinches.
Soederblom stalling the fight.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Soederblom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soederblom lands a slapping body shot.
Soederblom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soederblom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paul counters with a three punch combo that has Soederblom backing up. Soederblom nods at Paul to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Paul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soederblom.
Jake Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Soederblom.
Paul closes the distance and clinches up with Soederblom, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes Soederblom against the cage but Soederblom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soederblom wants to counter with a clinch but Paul pushes him away.
Paul tries to clinch but Soederblom is having none of it. #CL#
Paul rushes Soederblom and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soederblom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Soederblom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Soederblom manages to pull guard.
Soederblom wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him.
Soederblom has control of Paul's left arm, preventing Paul from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Soederblom is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Paul has his hands clasped together but Soederblom extends and breaks Paul's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soederblom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Soederblom! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 2
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Johns with a nice cross.
Beckham misses with a takedown attempt - Johns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Johns throws a combination. Beckham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beckham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Johns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beckham is trying to defend but Johns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johns.
Johns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beckham avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johns.
#T1#
Beckham is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckham tries to hold on but Johns postures up.
Johns content just to control the position here.
Beckham is working to get back to half guard.
Beckham is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Johns.#SUB2#
Johns looking to secure an arm triangle but Beckham defends it well.
Johns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Johns is working for a guillotine from mount but Beckham frees his head quite easily.
Johns controlling from the full mount.
Johns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johns unloads with some shots from mount but Beckham bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Johns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Johns looking for a guillotine from mount but Beckham is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns dominated that 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.#R2#
Beckham fails to land the takedown.
Johns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham circles away quickly and effectively.
Beckham shoots in for a double leg but Johns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johns cracks a nice hook into Beckham's ribs.
Beckham throws a series of punches but Johns avoids them all with ease.
Johns stalks Beckham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beckham's face. Beckham staggers backwards, shaken.
Beckham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beckham.
Johns lands a jab to Beckham's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Johns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Johns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beckham's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johns looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Beckham has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Beckham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johns stops Beckham from standing up.
Johns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johns passes Beckham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Johns decides to return to a standing position.
Mikey Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Beckham tries to keep at a distance but Johns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johns is trying to break free.
Johns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Beckham taking a breather.
Johns avoiding damage.
Beckham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johns walks away with a smile on his face. Beckham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johns!
Beckham tries to clinch but Johns is having none of it.
Johns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham circles away quickly and effectively.
Johns scores with the left hand. Beckham knows he should have avoided that one.
Beckham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckham shoots in and drives through. Johns sprawls well.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Johns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Beckham trying to control the position.
Johns controlling from the top position. #T4#
Beckham working a defensive guard here.
Johns advances to half guard.
Johns passes to side control.
Johns misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beckham can't do much from the bottom here.
Johns throws a strike aimed at the side of Beckham's head but Beckham avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beckham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johns fails with a takedown attempt.
Johns has a takedown stuffed.
Beckham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beckham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham tries for a takedown but Johns circles away easily#CL2#
and Johns counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johns drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Johns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beckham off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Johns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johns stalks Beckham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beckham's face. Beckham staggers backwards, shaken.
Johns leaves Beckham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johns lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johns.
Beckham blocks a head kick by Johns.
A head kick misses from Johns.
Johns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckham checks a leg kick nicely.
Beckham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Johns closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD2#
Johns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Beckham from controlling successfully.
Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beckham's guard. #REVB#
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johns forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Johns not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Beckham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Beckham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU2#
Johns gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johns!
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckham.
Johns dives in for a single leg takedown but Beckham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Beckham misses its target.#T4#
Beckham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johns.
Johns fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johns.
Johns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckham on the side of the head.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns stuffs the takedown attempt from Beckham. Beckham gets slowly back to his feet.
Johns wants to counter the offense by Beckham and move into the clinch position.
Johns lands a nice hook to Beckham's body. Beckham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikey Beckham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beckham is trying to drag Johns to the mat but Johns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Johns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Tim Johns wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Knudsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beckham on his heels. He'll look to pass Beckham's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Knudsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beckham is trying to control the position but Knudsen postures up. #SUB2#
Beckham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knudsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Beckham is tightening it up a little... Knudsen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Knudsen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Knudsen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Beckham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mikey Beckham! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sulivan's shoulder, as Sulivan tries to avoid the shot.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sulivan.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sulivan.
#TD2#
Sulivan scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sulivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulivan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Sulivan forces his way into half guard.
Jones controlling the position well.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulivan controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sulivan wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sulivan slips nicely into half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sulivan has control of the leg.
Sulivan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones trying to control here.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sulivan as he jumps to the side.
Sulivan goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sulivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sulivan off to one side. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Sulivan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4##TD2#
Sulivan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sulivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulivan is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Jones is pressing down on Sulivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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Jones is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sulivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Sulivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sulivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sulivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones leaves Sulivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sulivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Sulivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sulivan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulivan, which made it look bad. #T1#
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sulivan is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Sulivan.
Jones throws a body punch but Sulivan moves out of range.
Sulivan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones sets himself, and Sulivan steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sulivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Sulivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Sulivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Sulivan wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range. #CL2#
Sulivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sulivan won't allow it.
Sulivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sulivan is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Sulivan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Sulivan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Sulivan into the cage.
Sulivan is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Sulivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Jones tries a knee to the head but Sulivan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #TD2#
Sulivan jumps guard.
Sulivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Sulivan stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sulivan swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Sulivan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sulivan misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sulivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sulivan as Jones shoots in.
Sulivan shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sulivan moves out of range easily.
Sulivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sulivan 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sulivan shoots in.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sulivan clinches.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sulivan moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sulivan blocks a head kick by Jones.
Sulivan feints the counter takedown.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones prevents Sulivan from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sulivan blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Sulivan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones prevents Sulivan from breaking the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sulivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Sulivan drops back down to his feet.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sulivan.
Sulivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sulivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jake Sulivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sulivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sulivan avoids the body shot from Jones.
Sulivan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sulivan. No joy for Jones on that attempt. #CL2#
Sulivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sulivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Sulivan throws an elbow but it misses.
Sulivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Sulivan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Sulivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sulivan.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulivan.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Sulivan jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Sulivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulivan controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T4#
Sulivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sulivan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sulivan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sulivan circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Sulivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Sulivan shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Jones.
I think Sulivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Sulivan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Kadyrov moves out of range easily.
Kadyrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kadyrov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Kadyrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Edwards controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kadyrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kadyrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Kadyrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edwards looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edwards looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edwards! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards gets to mount! Kadyrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Edwards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Kadyrov tries to hold on but Edwards postures up.
Edwards with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Edwards with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kadyrov wants to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards wants to control the pace but Kadyrov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Edwards is working for a guillotine from mount but Kadyrov frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Edwards looking to control but Kadyrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kadyrov is looking to improve his position but Edwards isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards raining down shots from the mount!
Kadyrov tries to improve his position but instead Edwards has taken his back! #T4#
Kadyrov trying to get back to his feet but Edwards is in full control for now. #SUB#
Edwards working for the choke. #SUB#
Edwards is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kadyrov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Edwards! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Paul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paul to keep the fight standing.
Azzadiu jumps guard but Paul stands there with Azzadiu around his waist. Azzadiu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azzadiu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jake Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Azzadiu.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azzadiu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paul smiles and moves away.
Azzadiu throws a front kick aimed at Paul's knee but Paul avoids it well.
As Azzadiu looks to move away, Paul throws a big counter combo but Azzadiu just gets out of the way.#CL#
Paul takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azzadiu avoids it.
Azzadiu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Azzadiu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azzadiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul avoids the head kick by Azzadiu.
#CL#
Paul closes the distance and pushes Azzadiu back into the cage.#T1#
Paul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Paul.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azzadiu fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Paul manages to break the clinch.
Azzadiu misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Paul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Azzadiu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Paul on the inside.
Paul connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azzadiu's face.
Paul stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paul as the two fighters clinch.
Paul controlling the action here for a moment.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Paul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azzadiu tries to land a body kick
and Paul counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
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!#CL#
Paul moves into the clinch.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azzadiu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Azzadiu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Azzadiu gets tackled into the cage by Paul. Paul maintains the clinch.
Azzadiu fails to pull guard.
Azzadiu looks winded!
Paul digs a right hand into Azzadiu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azzadiu's gas tank.
Paul lands a knee to the head.
Paul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Azzadiu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Paul has clasped his hands together around Azzadiu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azzadiu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Paul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Azzadiu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Paul is tapping! Great win for Azzadiu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paolo Azzadiu! |
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