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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuller enables Holmarsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holmarsson has gone for a leg lock! Fuller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmarsson's guard.#REVB#
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller pushes down on Holmarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Holmarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Holmarsson is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Holmarsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Holmarsson is defending well.
Holmarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuller on the ground.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmarsson is positioning himself well to prevent Fuller advancing to mount.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmarsson keeps working.
Holmarsson is looking to control Fuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmarsson avoid being mounted?
Holmarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holmarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holmarsson is looking to pass into half guard but Fuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuller is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Holmarsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Fuller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holmarsson keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully. #T2#
Holmarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
Fuller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuller passes Holmarsson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Holmarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmarsson is in trouble now - Fuller has advanced to mount!
Fuller controlling the pace for now.
Fuller fails to move to back control. #T3#
Fuller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fuller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmarsson is looking to escape.
Holmarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuller takes Holmarsson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Holmarsson is in trouble. #SUB2#
Fuller looking to break Holmarsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmarsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fuller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Holmarsson trying to control but not successfully.
Fuller tries to get the hooks in deep but Holmarsson pushed the leg off. #T4#
Holmarsson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fuller is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Holmarsson with him. Holmarsson is trying to defend but Fuller has an arm under the chin now! Holmarsson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Fuller!
A very excited looking Alex Fuller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Neffgen misses with a head kick.
Neffgen wants to clinch up but Holmarsson keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Neffgen misses #TD#
and Holmarsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Neffgen is trying to escape the position but Holmarsson is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neffgen can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Holmarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Holmarsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Neffgen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Holmarsson yanks on the arm and Neffgen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Holmarsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salmann Holmarsson!
A victorious Salmann Holmarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Island Fights 3
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmarsson avoids the head kick by White.
#TD2#
Holmarsson dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Holmarsson from controlling successfully.
White is trying to keep Holmarsson in close.
Holmarsson passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Holmarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmarsson works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Holmarsson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. White turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Holmarsson off and cradles White's limp body as Holmarsson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Salmann Holmarsson!
Salmann Holmarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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