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Event:
RRFC 3 Malikov vs Liberti
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rurung dives in and scores a takedown into Retsu's guard.
Rurung trying to control the position from guard on top but Retsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retsu has control of Rurung's left arm, preventing Rurung from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rurung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Retsu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Retsu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Retsu! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Retsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rurung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Retsu's guard! Nice work there by Rurung!
Rurung trying to control but Retsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsu working a defensive guard but Rurung passes into half guard.
#T1#
Rurung trying to pass the guard but Retsu defending well.
Rurung prevents Retsu from improving his position.
Rurung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Retsu defending well though.
Rurung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Retsu's head.
Rurung wants to stand up but Retsu has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rurung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rurung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Retsu keeps working. #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.
Rurung seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Retsu is not content to let Rurung control the position.
Retsu is looking to control Rurung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Retsu avoid being mounted?
Rurung prevents Retsu from improving his position.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rurung.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu is controlling his arm.
Retsu is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rurung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Rurung tries for a kimura but Retsu is defending well. #T4#
Retsu is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rurung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Retsu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurung tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rurung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Retsu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Retsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Rurung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rurung won't allow Retsu to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurung wants to pass the guard but Retsu is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rurung has gone for a leg lock! Retsu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rurung's guard.#REVR#
Retsu throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Retsu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rurung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Retsu, into his guard. #REVB#
Rurung wants to pass the guard but Retsu is keeping the position.
Rurung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rurung wants to control from the top but Retsu keeps moving.
Rurung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Rurung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Retsu is pulling down on Rurung's head. It's preventing any offense from Rurung, at least for the moment.#T3#
Rurung throws a strike but Retsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Retsu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rurung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retsu wants to control from the top but Rurung keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rurung pulls Retsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Retsu from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4##SUB#
Retsu drops back looking for a leg! Rurung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rurung manages to kick Retsu off! Retsu jumps back into Rurung's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Retsu closes the distance and clinches up with Rurung, looking for a takedown. Retsu pushes Rurung against the cage but Rurung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Retsu tries to sprawl but Rurung drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rurung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Retsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Retsu is doing well to control the position and prevent Rurung from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Retsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rurung swivels and escapes.
Rurung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rurung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Retsu drags the fight down to the ground.
Rurung throwing strikes from guard but Retsu blocks nicely.
Rurung throwing strikes but missing.
Rurung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Retsu wants to sweep here but Rurung controlling him for the moment.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Rurung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Retsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rurung stays in close to Retsu's body and controls the position.
Retsu keeping full guard, as Rurung tries to pass. #T2#
Retsu is pulling down on Rurung's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rurung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Retsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rurung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rurung showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Rurung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rurung is taking a breather. Retsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Rurung in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Retsu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rurung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daeng Rurung!
Daeng Rurung was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GR 2: Kimura vs Jofre
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rurung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ribery!
Rurung wants to control but Ribery is keeping him busy.
Rurung just content to control the position.
Rurung with the ground and pound but Ribery regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurung prevents Ribery from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rurung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribery is just riding it out for now. Rurung eventually gives up the hold.
Rurung moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Rurung creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rurung controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Rurung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rurung cracks Ribery with a big elbow. #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.#SUB#
Rurung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribery, who protects the arm well.
Ribery tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Rurung is trying to get an arm triangle but Ribery is defending well.
Ribery tries to buck Rurung off but Rurung is having none of it.
Ribery looks winded!
Rurung wants to take a breather but Ribery manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rurung. #T3#
Rurung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rurung avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ribery.
Ribery wants to control but Rurung postures up.
Ribery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rurung working the ground and pound from side control.
Ribery gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rurung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rurung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rurung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rurung trying to control from half guard but Ribery is working away.
Ribery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rurung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rurung is working for a kimura but Ribery is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been informed that Ribery has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rurung shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribery's guard.#SUB#
Rurung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rurung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rurung controls the pace.
Rurung wants to get up but he can't break Ribery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rurung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribery can do to turn this around?
Rurung wants to control from the top but Ribery keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ribery looking for a guillotine here but Rurung defends easily.
#T1#
Ribery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rurung is one step ahead there.
Ribery is breathing heavily.
Rurung wants to control from the top but Ribery keeps moving.
Rurung works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ribery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurung pulls his head out easily.
Ribery won't allow Rurung to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rurung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribery defends it well.
Rurung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rurung prevents Ribery from improving his position.
Rurung controlling the pace.
Rurung wants to control but Ribery is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ribery doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Rurung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rurung content to stall in guard here.
Rurung trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rurung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Ribery wants to stand and escape but Rurung is having none of it.
Ribery is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rurung passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Rurung decides to stand back up. #TD#
Rurung feints and as Ribery raises his hands in defense, Rurung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rurung.
Rurung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ribery has a closed guard, preventing Rurung from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rurung connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Rurung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ribery is staying active underneath Rurung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rurung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rurung looks to land a strike but Ribery avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rurung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ribery 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.
Ribery controls Rurung momentarily but Rurung frees himself.
Rurung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rurung trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rurung defends well.
Rurung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribery's head.#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.
Rurung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rurung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rurung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribery swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daeng Rurung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rurung has managed to clinch.
Ribery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rurung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Rurung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jerome Ribery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rurung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Rurung wants to stand but Ribery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rurung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ribery controls Rurung momentarily but Rurung frees himself.
Ribery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rurung is controlling him.
Rurung looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rurung trying to control but Ribery is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rurung rushes Ribery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rurung jumps into guard, dragging Ribery to the mat.
Ribery trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribery wants to pass the guard but Rurung is keeping the position.
Daeng Rurung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rurung working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daeng Rurung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rurung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daeng Rurung!
In his post fight interview, Daeng Rurung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Dias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rurung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rurung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Rurung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dias to the mat! Dias manages to get full guard.
Rurung trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Rurung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Dias looking for a sweep. Not yet Dias, not yet.
Rurung throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely. #T1#
Rurung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rurung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rurung lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dias has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dias and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rurung fails with a takedown attempt.
Rurung looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Dias lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rurung doesn't seem phased though.
Dias connects with a jab.
Dias misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rurung to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Dias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Dias. No joy for Rurung on that attempt.
Dias moves out of range as Rurung throws a body kick.
Rurung tries to clinch but Dias is having none of it.
Dias connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rurung's hands.
Nice jab there from Rurung.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Rurung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias stalks Rurung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rurung's face. Rurung staggers backwards, shaken.
Dias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rurungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Dias.
Rurung with the counter takedown but Dias avoids it easily.
Dias cracks the inside of Rurung's front leg. #T3#
Rurung tries to clinch there but Dias circles away.
Dias tried to counter with a leg kick but Rurung avoided it.
Dias goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dias scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dias connects with a body shot.
Dias stuffs the takedown.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daeng Rurung.
Rurung darts in looking for a takedown but Dias gets double underhooks and turns Rurung into the cage. #CL#
Dias forces Rurung back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Rurung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rurung throws a head kick that misses.
Rurung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dias defends it nicely.
Dias throws a quick counter head kick but Rurung was just out of range.
Rurung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rurung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Dias.
Dias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Dias dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rurung looks for a takedown but Dias sprawls well.
Rurung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Dias moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Daeng Rurung has been cut.
Rurung shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rurung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rurung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daeng Rurung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rurung is breathing heavily.
Dias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruno Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rurung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Dias lands with an uppercut that bounces Rurung off the cage and back into range.
Dias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rurung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dias.
Rurung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rurung dives in for a single leg takedown but Dias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rurung misses with a wild combination.
Dias pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Dias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rurung, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Dias breaks from the clinch.
Rurung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Dias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dias lands a jab.
Bruno Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Dias lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dias clinches. #BC2#
Rurung breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Dias. Those never looked like landing.
Rurung tries to clinch up.
Dias lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Rurung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dias napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dias tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Dias keeps Rurung under control for a moment.
Dias pushes Rurung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rurung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rurung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dias manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rurung wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.
Rurung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now.
Rurung throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dias throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Rurung counters with a shoot takedown. Dias fights it but they end up in guard.
Rurung is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias has wrist control.
Rurung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Dias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daeng Rurung's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rurung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rurung on the ground.
Rurung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rurung looking to control but Dias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rurung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung working Dias over with strikes here. #T1##SUB2#
Rurung has control of Dias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rurung looking to control but Dias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rurung controlling his opponent.
Dias just holding on.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rurung throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dias tries to reverse the position but Rurung maintains control.
Rurung lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rurung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rurung landing strikes from the mount and Dias is in trouble! #SUB2#
Rurung looking for a guillotine from mount but Dias is having none of it.
Dias wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rurung.
Rurung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rurung thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Rurung has isolated one of Dias's arms. Dias looking to fight him off but Rurung twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daeng Rurung!
In his post fight interview, Daeng Rurung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Bruno Dias spoke after the fight, saying 'Im going to train hard and then come to a rematch, just wait homie.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Rurung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Rurung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rurung showed some decent athleticism there.
Rurung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abbott!
Abbott is trying desperately to improve position.
Rurung with shots to the head and body - Abbott looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rurung has control of Abbott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Abbott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rurung is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Abbott can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Rurung blocks Abbott's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rurung. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Rurung is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abbott to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abbott shrugs it off.
Rurung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abbott is looking to escape.
Abbott tries to hold on but Rurung pushes him away. #T2#
Rurung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abbott throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rurung. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Rurung quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rurung but it's paid off an Abbott is forced to tap! Nice work by Rurung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daeng Rurung!
In his post fight interview, Daeng Rurung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rurung scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rurung grinds an elbow into Pittman's temple.
Rurung moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Rurung swings around for an armbar but Pittman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rurung's guard.
Rurung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pittman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rurung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pittman keeping full guard, as Rurung tries to pass. #T1#
Rurung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Rurung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pittman can't keep his opponent in guard - Rurung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rurung is controlling the pace.
#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.
Rurung throwing shots but Pittman is blocking nicely.
Pittman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rurung stops Pittman from getting back to his feet.
Rurung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rurung is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Rurung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rurung advances position into side control!
Rurung staying calm.
Pittman throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SUB2#
Rurung swings around for an armbar but Pittman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rurung's guard.
Rurung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pittman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Pittman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rurung is controlling him.
Rurung advances position into side control!
Rurung advances nicely into full mount.
Pittman is squirming around, avoiding Rurung's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pittman is in a horrible position here. Rurung smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rurung darts in looking for a takedown but Pittman gets double underhooks and turns Rurung into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Pittman misses the target.
Pittman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rurung closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pittman's guard.
Rurung wants to control from the top but Pittman keeps moving.
Pittman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pittman being controlled for a moment.
Rurung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rurung works to advance to full mount. Pittman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rurung controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Rurung is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Rurung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rurung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pittman is looking to stand back up but Rurung counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pittman.
Pittman taking some punishment here, with Rurung in his half guard. #SUB2#
Rurung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pittman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rurung. #SUB2#
Rurung seems to be working for a kimura but Pittman defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Rurung is pressing down on Pittman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pittman is holding on for now.
Well, if Rurung is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Rurung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pittman has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pittman tries to roll over but Rurung keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rurung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Rurung.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Rurung in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pittman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rurung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daeng Rurung!
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