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Event:
QFC Tournament 823 Round 4
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ramic throws a looping overhand right but Bullis ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Ramic misses.
Ramic tries to bum rush Bullis with a series of wild strikes but Bullis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullis tries to counter with a takedown but Ramic is quick to defend against it.
Ramic throws the left hand but Bullis avoids the punch easily.
Bullis blocks a head kick by Ramic.
Ramic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bullis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Lielais Bullis has been cut.#CL#
Bullis moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullis.
Bullis blocking some punches.
#TD#
Bullis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bullis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bullis has Ramic in his guard.#REVB#
Bullis wants to sweep here but Ramic controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bullis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bullis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullis tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Ramic is looking to stand up but Bullis won't let him.
Bullis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramic is one step ahead there.
Ramic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullis is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Bullis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramic wants to stand but Bullis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bullis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Ramic gets to his feet - Bullis follows without any prompting.
Tarik Ramic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ramic misses.
Ramic with a hook.
Bullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Ramic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramic.
Ramic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bullis slips a jab from Ramic.
Bullis moves away from the strike by Ramic.
Bullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Bullis clinches. #T3#
Bullis misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramic throws a head punch that misses.
Bullis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bullis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramic pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bullis breaks from the clinch.
Bullis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lielais Bullis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramic throws a hook but Bullis blocks it.
Ramic misses with an uppercut.
Bullis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramic throws out the jab.
Ramic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramic loads up on a big right hand but Bullis slips the punch.
Bullis throws a sloppy head kick and Ramic moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramic throws a nice looking combination but Bullis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramic manages to circle out of the way.
Ramic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullis is just out of range.
Bullis blocks a head kick by Ramic.
#T4##TD#
Bullis gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Bullis is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bullis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bullis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bullis manages to end up in side control.
Ramic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bullis is controlling him well.
Ramic parries the strikes from Bullis easily there. Bullis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ramic to escape.
Bullis tries to stand but Ramic is controlling his head.
Bullis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Ramic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lielais Bullis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Bullis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Ramic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bullis counters with a shoot takedown. Ramic fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Ramic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bullis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bullis jumps guard.
Bullis wants to get back to his feet but Ramic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramic wants to get up but he can't break Bullis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bullis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramic tries to stand but Bullis is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Bullis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullis is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullis on the side of the head.
Ramic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Bullis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Ramic throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Bullis counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramic loads up on a big right hand but Bullis slips the punch.
Bullis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramic lands the left hand.
A big left from Ramic misses.
Bullis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramic throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bullis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bullis seems to be looking for submissions.
Tarik Ramic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramic is looking to escape.
Bullis wants to control but Ramic is keeping him busy.
Ramic pushes Bullis off looking to stand but Bullis dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Bullis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ramic won't allow Bullis to pass to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramic tries to kick Bullis off but Bullis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramic throws a series of punches but Bullis moves out of range.
Bullis looks to land a body kick but Ramic moved away.
Ramic cracks Bullis with a good jab.
Ramic swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Bullis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Ramic pushes Bullis off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Ramic misses.
Bullis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ramic missing with a left hand there. Bullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lielais Bullis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!#TD#
Bullis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramic sprawls well initially but Bullis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Ramic kicks Bullis off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
A big left from Ramic misses. #CL#
Bullis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bullis drags the fight down to the ground.
Ramic postures up.
Bullis wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Ramic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bullis, up you get!
Ramic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullis manages to avoid it.
Bullis avoids the head kick by Ramic.
Some wild striking there from Bullis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramic connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Bullis scores with a takedown into Ramic's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ramic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Ramic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lielais Bullis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramic stuffs the takedown attempt from Bullis. Bullis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramic throws a big shot that misses.
Ramic throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bullis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullis.
Bullis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bullis is working for takedown but Ramic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lielais Bullis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramic scores with a hook to the body.
Bullis blocking some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramic lands an uppercut.
Ramic throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullis.
Ramic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Ramic can't find room to land a body shot as Bullis controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ramic fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramic. #BC#
Bullis breaks the clinch.
Bullis ducks right into an uppercut from Ramic. #CUT2#
Lielais Bullis's cut is getting worse.
Bullis shoots in but Ramic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Ramic.
Bullis is looking for a counter combo.
Ramic throws out a loose jab but Bullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramic throws a hook but Bullis avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bullis.
Bullis ducks under a wild hook from Ramic.
Ramic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Ramic.
Ramic throws a shot from downtown. Bullis moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Ramic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bullis's head.
Ramic missing with a left hand there. Bullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bullis closes the distance and clinches.
Ramic misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Bullis to work.
Ramic lands a knee to the head.
Ramic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarik Ramic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramic misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Bullis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bullis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Ramic gets to his feet - Bullis follows without any prompting.
Ramic lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Bullis throws a leg kick but Ramic moved away.
Ramic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Ramic gets caught flat footed, as Bullis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bullis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bullis looking to sit in guard and control but Ramic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Ramic stands up from Bullis's guard - Ramic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ramic missing with a left hand there. Bullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Ramic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Ramic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bullis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullis stalling in the clinch but Ramic improves position.
Bullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulliss head.
Bullis blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lielais Bullis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramic misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ramic on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarik Ramic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramic 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Tarik Ramic!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Tarik Ramic!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Tarik Ramic!
Tarik Ramic wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 823 Round 3
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Bullis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick misses with a low kick.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Bullis tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Bullis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fitzpatrick's guard.#ES2#
Fitzpatrick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Bullis is predictable there
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combo that has Bullis backing up. Bullis nods at Fitzpatrick to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Bullis tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away easily
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Lielais Bullis has been cut.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance but Bullis moves to the side #TD#
so Bullis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Fitzpatrick is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bullis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bullis looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bullis.
Bullis throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bullis walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullis stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick dives in for a single leg takedown but Bullis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lielais Bullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fitzpatrick.
Bullis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullis.
Bullis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bullis jumps into guard, dragging Fitzpatrick to the mat.
Bullis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bullis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzpatrick is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Bullis keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Bullis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzpatrick defends it easily.#SUB#
Bullis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bullis trying to control the position here.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fitzpatrick being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bullis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bullis passes into half guard.
Bullis tries to pass to full mount but Fitzpatrick defends it.
Fitzpatrick wants to control the action here but instead Bullis manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Bullis tries to control but Fitzpatrick wriggling away.
Fitzpatrick wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bullis prevents Fitzpatrick from getting the reversal.
Fitzpatrick tries to hold on but Bullis postures up.
Fitzpatrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzpatrick has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lielais Bullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lielais Bullis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bullis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fitzpatrick is wriggling around but Bullis manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Bullis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzpatrick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bullis controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a triangle here but Bullis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1##SUB#
Bullis is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Fitzpatrick isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullis wants to stand but Fitzpatrick is controlling his arm.
Bullis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Bullis postures up.#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.
Bullis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bullis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fitzpatrick some visible discomfort.
Bullis staying calm.
Check out the look on Bullis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bullis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Bullis controlling from side mount.
Fitzpatrick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick seems a little lost for a moment, as Bullis dominates the positioning.
Bullis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fitzpatrick for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzpatrick. No joy for Bullis on that attempt.
Bullis avoids the head kick by Fitzpatrick.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzpatrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bullis swivels and escapes.
Bullis avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Bullis has Fitzpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Fitzpatrick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bullis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fitzpatrick to the mat. Fitzpatrick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fitzpatrick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Bullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Bullis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bullis.
Bullis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bullis walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lielais Bullis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lielais Bullis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bullis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzpatrick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet but Bullis is dominant here and he's now got Fitzpatrick's back!
Bullis controlling the position well here. Fitzpatrick rolled but Bullis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Bullis 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, Fitzpatrick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Bullis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fitzpatrick is defending well though. Bullis let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bullis tightening his grip on Fitzpatrick, looking for the choke. #T1#
Fitzpatrick tries to escape the position.
Lielais Bullis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bullis biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the hands but Bullis won't let him.
Fitzpatrick looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bullis.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzpatrick wants to control his opponent's hands but Bullis gets his hands free.
Fitzpatrick tries to roll but Bullis sticks to his back.
Bullis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bullis avoiding Fitzpatrick 's attempts to control his hands.
Bullis is punishing Fitzpatrick with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bullis is landing with strikes from the back.
Bullis is riding his opponent, not letting Fitzpatrick buck him off. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bullis looking for the RNC.
Fitzpatrick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bullis.
#SUB#
Bullis is looking for the choke from the back position but Fitzpatrick is controlling his hands well.
Bullis has the hooks in. Fitzpatrick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullis has good solid back control here.
Fitzpatrick tries to escape but Bullis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lielais Bullis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bullis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Lielais Bullis!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Lielais Bullis!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Lielais Bullis!
Lielais Bullis wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 823 Round 2
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ronaldo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bullis did well to prevent Ronaldo getting side control.
Bullis wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Ronaldo is keen to just control but Bullis is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bullis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura but Bullis is defending well.
#SUB#
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura but Bullis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullis is looking to control Ronaldo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullis avoid being mounted?#T1#
Ronaldo winds up and cracks Bullis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bullis is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bullis is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ronaldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bullis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronaldo. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bullis gets back to full guard.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullis is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ronaldo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bullis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ronaldo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bullis pulls down on the head and he's put Ronaldo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lielais Bullis!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 823 Round 1
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bullis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hartmann Jr.
Bullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hartmann Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Bullis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hartmann Jr's guard.
Hartmann Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bullis is one step ahead there.
Hartmann Jr looking to control.
Hartmann Jr wants to stand and escape but Bullis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bullis wants to get up but he can't break Hartmann Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bullis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hartmann Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Bullis is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hartmann Jr throws a wild body kick that Bullis sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Bullis.
#TD2#
Hartmann Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bullis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bullis prevents Hartmann Jr from improving position. #T2#
Bullis is trying to control Hartmann Jr's posture but Hartmann Jr avoids it.
Hartmann Jr trying to control the action but Bullis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Bullis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hartmann Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartmann Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hartmann Jr in the domination position with Bullis hanging on.#T3#
Bullis is not content to let Hartmann Jr control the position.
Bullis has one of Hartmann Jr's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Hartmann Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bullis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hartmann Jr stops Bullis from getting back to his feet.
Hartmann Jr wants to stand up but Bullis has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bullis wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartmann Jr is defended easily by Bullis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hartmann Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bullis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lielais Bullis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hartmann Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Bullis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Bullis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hartmann Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Hartmann Jr's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Hartmann Jr wriggles free and stands up.
Bullis throws a lazy right hand but Hartmann Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartmann Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bullis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hartmann Jr. Bullis shrugs it off though.
Hartmann Jr throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Bullis counters by clinching up.
Bullis jumps guard but Hartmann Jr stands there with Bullis around his waist. Bullis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hartmann Jr jumps guard but Bullis stands there with Hartmann Jr around his waist. Hartmann Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bullis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartmann Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Hartmann Jr tries to pull guard but Bullis holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartmann Jr drops back down to his feet.
Lielais Bullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Hartmann Jr.
Hartmann Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Bullis has double underhooks. #TD2#
Hartmann Jr jumps guard.
Bullis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hartmann Jr is trying to keep Bullis in close.
Noah Hartmann Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bullis content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hartmann Jr wants to sweep here but Bullis controlling him for the moment.
Bullis wants to pass the guard but Hartmann Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hartmann Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bullis postures up and lands a big shot to Hartmann Jr's brow. #T3#
Bullis wants to pass the guard but Hartmann Jr is keeping the position.
Bullis advances to half guard.
Hartmann Jr wants to improve his position but Bullis is controlling well.
Bullis wants to pass to mount but Hartmann Jr is defending the position.
Hartmann Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bullis is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hartmann Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bullis checks it well.
Bullis fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartmann Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Bullis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hartmann Jr is breathing heavily.
Bullis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hartmann Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lielais Bullis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Hartmann Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartmann Jr.
Bullis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartmann Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Bullis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bullis content to stall in guard here.
Bullis distracts Hartmann Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann Jr is trying to control the position but Bullis postures up.
Bullis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartmann Jr's head.
Bullis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hartmann Jr is looking to stand up but Bullis isn't so interested in that idea.
Bullis passes Hartmann Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bullis wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bullis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bullis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hartmann Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bullis defends well and Hartmann Jr ends up having to push Bullis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bullis fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bullis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartmann Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartmann Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartmann Jr goes for a double leg but Bullis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bullis continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Hartmann Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Hartmann Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Bullis clinches up with Hartmann Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hartmann Jr jumps guard.
Bullis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bullis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bullis controlling from the top position. #T4#
Bullis stands up over Hartmann Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartmann Jr keeping full guard, as Bullis tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Lielais Bullis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bullis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Lielais Bullis!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Lielais Bullis!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Lielais Bullis!
Lielais Bullis wins by unanimous decision!
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