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Event:
DFN#6 Army vs Bangsit
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# Camuno shoots in for a takedown but Skeeles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Camuno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Camuno is looking for a kimura here.
Skeeles regains full guard. Nicely done. Camuno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skeeles is keeping the position for now. Skeeles 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. Skeeles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camuno's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Camuno has gone for a leg lock! Skeeles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camuno's guard.#REVB# Skeeles tries to free his leg and advance position but Camuno is retaining full guard. #T1# Skeeles wants to stand but Camuno is controlling his posture from full guard. Skeeles told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB# Camuno looking for a guillotine here but Skeeles defends easily.
Camuno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skeeles is one step ahead there. #SUB# Camuno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Camuno looking for a guillotine here but Skeeles defends easily.
Skeeles trying to control but Camuno is working from the bottom. #SUB# Camuno is looking for a triangle but Skeeles pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Skeeles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camuno is proving hard to escape from. Skeeles wants to control from the top but Camuno keeps moving. #SUB# Camuno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Camuno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skeeles has picked Camuno up and slammed him! Camuno can't keep hold of the triangle and Skeeles manages to pass to side control! Skeeles lands a nice forearm strike. Camuno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skeeles's best efforts. The fighters are battling for position here. Camuno manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Camuno keeping moving, preventing Skeeles from controlling successfully. Camuno tries to land a sweep but no joy. Skeeles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Camuno tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB# Camuno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skeeles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Skeeles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camuno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Skeeles has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Camuno to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skeeles is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Camuno pulls down on the head and he's put Skeeles to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maurizio Camuno!
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Event:
DUEL#69 Kasparitis vs Banner
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1# Hoobastank throws a right and a left that both miss. Hoobastank scores with a head kick.
Hoobastank lands a high kick!
#TD2# Camuno shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoobastank's guard. Camuno won't allow Hoobastank to get back to his feet. Camuno landing with the ground and pound. Camuno advances position into side control! Hoobastank takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2# Camuno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoobastank has escaped the position, nice work there. Camuno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Camuno working the head with strikes. Hoobastank is trying to buck Camuno off. Camuno is working Hoobastank over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1# Hoobastank tries to escape but Camuno is in control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Camuno is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoobastank is defending well. Camuno cracks Hoobastank with an elbow. That is naaassty. Camuno scores with punches from side control. Hoobastank is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Camuno has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2# Camuno is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hoobastank is trying to escape and Camuno transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hoobastank is forced to tap! Nice work there by Camuno! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurizio Camuno!
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Event:
DUEL#64 Silver vs Haack 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Camuno misses with a takedown attempt - Dupa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dupa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Camuno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dupa swivels and escapes. Camuno tries for a takedown but Dupa circles away easily#TD2# and Dupa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dupa. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Camuno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2# Dupa has gone for a leg lock! Camuno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dupa's guard.#REVR# Dupa keeping full guard, as Camuno tries to pass. Camuno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dupa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camuno defends well. Camuno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Dupa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Camuno cracks Dupa with a solid left hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Camuno's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dupa has momentary wrist control but Camuno slips an elbow through the middle. Camuno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupa's head. Camuno 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. Camuno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Dupa keeping moving, preventing Camuno from controlling successfully. Camuno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Camuno with a nice head shot there. Dupa can't keep his opponent in guard - Camuno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dupa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Camuno passes the guard and advances to mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Camuno looking to control and managing it successfully. Camuno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Camuno landing punches. Camuno landing strikes from the mount. The referee warns Dupa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Camuno pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Camuno controlling from mount. #T4# Camuno trying to control but Dupa is having none of it. Camuno controlling the pace for now. Camuno looking to finish Dupa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dupa! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Camuno landing shots from mount. Camuno landing strikes from the mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Camuno dominated that round. That's time! Camuno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Dupa wants to clinch up but Camuno keeps it at a distance. Camuno fails with a takedown attempt. Dupa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camuno defends it well. Camuno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dupa pinned against the cage. Dupa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Camuno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dupa but Dupa pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Camuno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Dupa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Camuno! Camuno tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dupa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dupa works to advance to full mount. Camuno defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1# Dupa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Dupa throws some wild stikes that Camuno manages to avoid easily.
Camuno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dupa misses with a head shot. Dupa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Camuno is looking to get to half guard. Camuno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupa can do to turn this around? Camuno regains half guard.#SUB2# Dupa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camuno sees it coming and defends easily. Dupa is breathing heavily. Dupa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Camuno controlling the position well. Dupa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Maurizio Camuno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Camuno tries to get to full guard but Dupa has control of the leg. Dupa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Camuno wants to control but Dupa is keeping busy.
Camuno tries to roll over but Dupa keeps him under control. Dupa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Camuno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Camuno moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB# Camuno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dupa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dupa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Camuno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dupa being controlled here momentarily. Dupa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Dupa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Camuno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupa defends it easily.#SUB# Camuno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dupa defends well. Dupa pushes down on Camuno's leg and manages to get into half guard. Camuno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Camuno trying to control here.
#SUB2# Dupa is looking for a kimura here.
Dupa throwing shots but Camuno is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Dupa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Camuno fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Maurizio Camuno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Camuno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dupa defends it nicely.#TD# Camuno feints and as Dupa raises his hands in defense, Camuno changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Camuno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Dupa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camuno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camuno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Dupa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camuno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2# Camuno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Camuno sitting in guard here, content to control. Camuno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Camuno stands and throws Dupa's legs to the side, diving into side control. #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. Camuno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupa keeps working. Camuno controlling from side mount. #SUB# Camuno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dupa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dupa is not content to let Camuno control the position. #T3# Camuno just content to control the position. Camuno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Camuno working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dupa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camuno off and has taken his back!#T4# Camuno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dupa's guard. Nice work there by Camuno.
Camuno scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Camuno prevents Dupa from getting back to his feet. Dupa keeping moving, preventing Camuno from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dupa being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Maurizio Camuno showed his dominance in that final round. I think Camuno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurizio Camuno!
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Event:
DFN #1 Army vs McGee
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Camuno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olaffson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Olaffson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Camuno. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olaffson!
Olaffson swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Camuno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olaffson's guard. Olaffson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camuno on the ground. Olaffson can't keep his opponent in guard - Camuno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Camuno works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# Camuno wants to finish this one by submission but Olaffson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Camuno. Camuno cracks Olaffson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T1# Camuno lands a big elbow. Olaffson is trying to stand up. Camuno loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Olaffson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Camuno land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Camuno stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurizio Camuno!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 736 Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Camuno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Camuno prevents Ryan from improving his position. Ryan is pressing down on Camuno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Camuno wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. Ryan is pulling down on Camuno's head. It's preventing any offense from Camuno, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camuno stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan. Camuno controlling from the top position. #T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Camuno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camuno wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. Ryan trying to control the position.
#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. Camuno's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Camuno dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Camuno's head and hops out.#TD2# Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camuno sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Camuno gets full guard. Camuno has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position. Camuno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camuno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3# Ryan won't allow Camuno to sweep him here. Ryan postures up.
Camuno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Camuno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Camuno wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment. Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Camuno pulls Ryan in to control the position. Camuno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Camuno pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position. Camuno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Camuno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Camuno struggling a bit here. Camuno tries to get back to half guard but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Camuno is not content to let Ryan control the position. Ryan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ryan tries to clinch up but Camuno circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Camuno napping and manages to drive through into side control! Camuno struggling a bit here. Camuno sneaks back into half guard. Camuno keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can. Ryan 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. Camuno manages to get to full guard.
Ryan wants to stand but Camuno is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1# Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Camuno is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ryan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Ryan won't allow Camuno to sweep him here. Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Camuno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Camuno fails with the takedown. Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Camuno. Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camuno circles away. Camuno shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Camuno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ryan wants to counter the offense by Camuno and move into the clinch position.#TD# Camuno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ryan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Ryan is wriggling around but Camuno manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB# Camuno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan! Camuno controlling the pace for now. Camuno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ryan is looking to improve his position but Camuno isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# Camuno landing strikes, looking to finish! Ryan tries to hold on but Camuno postures up. Camuno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Camuno lands a heavy elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ryan tries to hold on but Camuno pushes him away. Camuno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Camuno dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Camuno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Camuno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily. Maurizio Camuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch. Camuno dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Camuno's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Camuno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Camuno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes. Ryan goes for a double leg but Camuno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camuno continues to drive forward.#CL2# Ryan gets a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Camuno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Camuno looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Camuno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.#T1# Ryan is looking to clinch but Camuno is avoiding it.
Camuno dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Camuno appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD# Camuno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Camuno working away. Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ryan seems a little lost for a moment, as Camuno dominates the positioning. Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. Ryan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB# Camuno goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ryan is on top in guard.
#T2##SUB# Camuno isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ryan stacks Camuno on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ryan! Ryan working away. Camuno looks to move to half guard but instead Ryan has passed into mount! Damn! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ryan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2# Camuno tries to control Ryan's head but Ryan pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Camuno is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Jack Ryan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 736 Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1# Camuno shoots and misses and Janren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Camuno looks for a takedown but Janren sprawls well. Camuno has his takedown stuffed and Janren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bentot Janren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurizio Camuno. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camuno. A little feinted left hand from Janren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2# Camuno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1# Camuno moves nicely into side control. Janren is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Camuno working away.#SUB2# Camuno is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Janren looks calm but he's in trouble here. Camuno gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Janren is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Camuno lets go of the hold and Janren can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurizio Camuno!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 736 Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Yukki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Camuno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB# Camuno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yukki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Camuno controlling Yukki's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yukki wants to control from the top but Camuno keeps moving. Camuno wants to improve his position but instead Yukki has moved into half guard.
#T1# Camuno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yukki. Camuno is looking to control Yukki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camuno avoid being mounted? Camuno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Camuno regains full guard. Nicely done. Camuno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Camuno wants to sweep here but Yukki controlling him for the moment. Camuno is pulling down on Yukki's head to control his posture. #SUB# Camuno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Camuno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yukki defends it easily. Camuno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yukki's guard. #REVR##T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Camuno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Camuno drops back looking for a leg! Yukki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yukki manages to kick Camuno off! Camuno jumps back into Yukki's guard. #SUB# Camuno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Camuno is pushing down on Yukki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yukki is fighting to maintain full guard but Camuno has managed to sneak the leg through. Camuno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Camuno is looking for a kimura but Yukki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camuno to get the leverage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Camuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Camuno not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yukki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Camuno tries to free his leg and advance position but Yukki is retaining full guard. #T3# Camuno works a leg free and moves into half guard. Camuno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Camuno scoring with strikes to the body and head. Yukki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Yukki has his foot on Camuno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camuno works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Yukki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camuno defends well. Yukki looks winded! Camuno stands and throws Yukki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Camuno grinds an elbow into Yukki's temple. Yukki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB# Camuno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yukki, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Camuno goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yukki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Camuno's guard! Nice work there by Yukki! #T4# Yukki being controlled here momentarily. Camuno continues to stall. Camuno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Camuno keeping moving, preventing Yukki from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Camuno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Camuno 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# Yukki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camuno swats him away and circles back towards the center. Camuno is looking for a counter combo. Yukki leaves Camuno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Yukki throws a head kick that Camuno semi-blocks.
Yukki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camuno swats him away and circles back towards the center. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camuno is defended easily by Yukki. Yukki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camuno with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yukki throws a nice head kick!
#T1##TD# Camuno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yukki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camuno is in Yukki's guard. Camuno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukki can do to turn this around? Camuno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Yukki working a defensive guard here.
Camuno stands and throws Yukki's legs to the side, diving into side control. You can see the frustration on Yukki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Camuno has hold of Yukki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yukki seems comfortable defending it but Camuno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yukki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yukki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Camuno couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurizio Camuno!
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