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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 675 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1# Ramadan throws a body punch but Mannetosen moves out of range. Ramadan throws a hook to the side of Mannetosen's head but Mannetosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ramadan throws a looping overhand right but Mannetosen ducks down to avoid it. Ramadan closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Mannetosen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ramadan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ramadan is looking for a sweep. Mannetosen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB# Ramadan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Ramadan looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ramadan gets full guard. Mannetosen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Ramadan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mannetosen defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Ramadan is looking for a triangle but Mannetosen pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB# Ramadan is looking for a triangle but Mannetosen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Ramadan has his foot on Mannetosen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannetosen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Ramadan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mannetosen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mannetosen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mannetosen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mannetosen postures up.
#T3# Mannetosen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramadan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Ramadan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mannetosen wanted to stand there but Ramadan had control of the position. #SUB# Ramadan has his foot on Mannetosen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannetosen works his way back into a safe position though. Mannetosen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramadan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Ramadan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mannetosen defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramadan trying to keep a closed guard but Mannetosen is proving a slippery customer.
Mannetosen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Ramadan working for a triangle but Mannetosen defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjuna Ramadan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Ramadan throws a jab when Mannetosen was well out of range. Ramadan throws a hook but Mannetosen blocks it. And Mannetosen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramadan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ramadan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ramadan misses with a head kick.
Ramadan misses with a left hand #CL2# and Mannetosen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Ramadan jumps into guard, dragging Mannetosen to the mat.
Mannetosen wants to pass the guard but Ramadan is keeping the position.#SUB# Mannetosen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB# Ramadan working for a triangle but Mannetosen defends it easily.
Ramadan looking to control.
Ramadan 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. Mannetosen trying to move into half guard but instead Ramadan has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2# Ramadan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Ramadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mannetosen keeps working. #SUB# Ramadan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mannetosen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ramadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mannetosen keeps working. #T3# Ramadan working away. Ramadan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mannetosen! #SUB# Ramadan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mannetosen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ramadan tries to control but Mannetosen wriggling away. Mannetosen tries to hold on but Ramadan pushes him away. #T4# Ramadan trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ramadan punching from mount but Mannetosen doing a good job of avoiding damage. Ramadan wants to control the pace but Mannetosen is squirming around nicely. Arjuna Ramadan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Ramadan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mannetosen is breathing heavily.#SUB# Ramadan has hold of Mannetosen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mannetosen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Mannetosen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ramadan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mannetosen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arjuna Ramadan!
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