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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Sultan gets a double leg takedown into Rome's guard.
Sultan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rome has wrist control.
Sultan throws an elbow that misses. Rome uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sultan 's guard. Nice move by Rome!#REVR#
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sultan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sultan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rome sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sultan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rome is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rome advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sultan trying to control from the bottom.
Rome trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Sultan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rome sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rome is looking to advance position but Sultan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
The referee warns Rome that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Sultan .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sultan stops Rome from getting back to his feet.
Sultan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rome is looking to escape.
Sultan wants to control but Rome is keeping him busy.
Rome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sultan .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sultan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sultan tries for a takedown but Rome circles away easily
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Rome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultan can do to turn this around?
Sultan is trying to get back to half guard.
Rome throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sultan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rome not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Rome seems content to control.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rome passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sultan !
Rome tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sultan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rome has taken his back.
#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.#SUB#
Sultan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rome gets his way!
Rome is riding his opponent, not letting Sultan buck him off. #SUB#
Rome working for a choke but Sultan is defending well. #T3#
I would not like to be Sultan right now.
Rome has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rome struggling to land strikes to the head as Sultan covers up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rome is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sultan won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rome off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Rome!
A relieved looking Curtis Rome thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sultan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sultan gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Sultan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sultan .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez seems keen to control Sultan 's posture.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez pulls Sultan in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Sultan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sultan is defending well.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sultan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Sultan is defending well.
Sultan wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Sultan is defending the position.
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sultan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ramirez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sultan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sultan and Ramirez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4##SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sultan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramirez moves into full mount!
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramirez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sultan shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sultan did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sultan for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sultan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Sultan won't allow it.
Ramirez not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sultan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sultan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Sultan 's guard.
Ramirez advances position into side control!
Ramirez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sultan !
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez fails to move to back control.
Ramirez forces the positional change into back control.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sultan 's body.
#T3##SUB#
Ramirez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Ramirez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Sultan is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ramirez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Sultan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Sultan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blanchard was covering up waiting for the punch and Sultan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sultan cracks Blanchard with a solid left hand.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Blanchard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sultan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sultan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sultan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanchard wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan throws a strike but Blanchard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sultan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blanchard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but Sultan keeps moving. #T1#
Blanchard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blanchard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sultan 's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blanchard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blanchard is stalling here. Sultan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blanchard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sultan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Sultan throws an elbow but Blanchard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sultan working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultan scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Sultan is working to tighten his grip on Blanchard's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Blanchard has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sultan is really squeezing tight and eventually Blanchard passes out! Sultan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Sultan ! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 10
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Sultan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sultan wants it to stay on the feet.
Everett tries for a takedown but Sultan circles away easily#TD2#
so Sultan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sultan wants to stand but Everett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Sultan is proving a slippery customer.
Sultan trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sultan is sitting in close to Everett's body. Everett has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sultan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sultan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Everett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wallace Everett!
During a confident post fight interview, Wallace Everett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 5
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Sultan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reyes quickly recovers to half guard.
Sultan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes trying to hold on to Sultan 's head to control him but Sultan postures up.
Sultan trying to control the action but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Sultan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Sultan has control of the leg.
Sultan tries to stand and escape but Reyes is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reyes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sultan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sultan is trying to control. Reyes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reyes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Sultan prevents Reyes from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reyes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sultan on the ground.
Sultan wants to stand but Reyes is controlling the position. #SUB#
Reyes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sultan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Sultan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Reyes pulls Sultan in to control the position.
Sultan passes Reyes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reyes is not content to let Sultan control the position.
Sultan thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
Sultan slips a nice elbow through Reyes's hands, connecting with Reyes's forehead.
Sultan is just content to waste time from the top position. Reyes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sultan wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving. #T3#
Reyes trying to control the position.
Sultan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sultan wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Sultan slips nicely into half guard.
Sultan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reyes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
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.
Reyes trying to control but Sultan postures up.
Sultan is trying to control. Reyes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Reyes moves into range and clinches up with Sultan .#BC#
Reyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reyes throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sultan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reyes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Sultan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reyes sprawls well initially but Sultan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes is not content to let Sultan control the position.
Sultan winds up and cracks Reyes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Sultan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Sultan with that takedown attempt.
Sultan shoots in looking for a takedown but Reyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sultan 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reyes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sultan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sultan tries to clinch there but Reyes circles away.
Reyes tries to counter with a takedown but Sultan is quick to defend against it.
Sultan wants to clinch up but Reyes keeps it at a distance.
Reyes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Sultan on that attempt.
John Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sultan .
Reyes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sultan pinned against the cage. Sultan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sultan wants to clinch.#T1#
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but Sultan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sultan wants to counter the offense by Reyes and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Reyes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sultan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sultan manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sultan wants to take a breather but Reyes is having none of it.
Sultan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reyes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes is staying active underneath Sultan , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sultan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bruno Sultan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes wants to sweep but Sultan has passed to side control!#SU2#
Sultan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reyes to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Sultan shoots in and bounces Reyes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reyes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sultan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Reyes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sultan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sultan tries to break the clinch but Reyes is controlling the position. #T4#
Sultan taking a breather.
Reyes wants to take the fight to the mat but Sultan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sultan tries to pull guard but Reyes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Reyes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reyes leaves Sultan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Sultan 's body.
Reyes feints a jab promting Sultan to slip. Reyes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sultan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sultan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
Reyes throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Sultan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sultan .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Reyes will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sultan moves in looking to clinch but Reyes pushes him off.
Reyes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Reyes clinches up against the cage.
Reyes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sultan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reyes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sultan wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sultan fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sultan .
Sultan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sultan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reyes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Sultan as Reyes shoots in.
Sultan is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Reyes takes the fight into the clinch.
Reyes lands a left hand.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Sultan has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Sultan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sultan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sultan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Sultan breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Reyes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sultan 's head.#CL#
Sultan gets tackled into the cage by Reyes. Reyes maintains the clinch.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Sultan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Reyes.
Sultan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reyes walks away with a smile on his face. Sultan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sultan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sultan is looking to clinch.
Reyes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sultan .
Reyes avoids the body shot from Sultan .
Reyes wants to clinch.
Sultan stuffs the takedown.
Sultan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Reyes with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Sultan counters with a shoot takedown. Reyes fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sultan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Sultan from controlling successfully.
Sultan tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sultan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Sultan trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reyes shoots in but Sultan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Sultan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reyes's guard.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sultan defends well.
Sultan wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
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 John Reyes.
I think Reyes 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Sultan ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1033 Round 4
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Sultan looks for a takedown but Winner sprawls well.
Sultan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winner sprawls well. Winner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sultan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sultan tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range. #TD#
Winner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sultan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan trying to control but Winner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Winner is taking a breather. Sultan 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.
Winner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sultan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winner trying to mount his opponent but Sultan defends it.
Winner is trying to control. Sultan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sultan trying to control from the bottom.
Sultan is staying active underneath Winner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sultan is trying to get back to full guard.
Sultan keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winner wants to pass to mount but Sultan is defending the position.
Sultan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Winner is working for a kimura but Sultan is defending it quite comfortably.
Winner drops an elbow to the side of Sultan 's head.
Sultan is not content to let Winner control the position.
Winner throwing shots but Sultan is blocking nicely.
Sultan is trying to get back to full guard.
Winner is nestled in close to Sultan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Sultan tries to roll over but Winner keeps him under control.
Winner trying to mount his opponent but Sultan defends it. #SUB#
Winner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sultan is trying to get back to full guard.
Sultan won't allow Winner to pass to mount.
Winner is thwarting Sultan 's attempts to control the position.
Sultan tries to get to full guard but Winner has control of the leg. #SUB#
Winner seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sultan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sultan is pressing down on Winner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sultan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winner has managed to get both his arms back between Sultan 's legs - danger averted.
Sultan wants to improve his position but instead Winner has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winner wants to take a breather but Sultan is having none of it.
Winner stops Sultan from getting back to his feet.
Winner lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tounry Winner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sultan misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Winner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winner throws a big elbow that misses.
Sultan keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Sultan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Winner trying to control but Sultan is working from the bottom.
Winner distracts Sultan 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.
Sultan controls Winner momentarily but Winner frees himself.
Winner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sultan 's head.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sultan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sultan wants to stand and escape but Winner is having none of it. #T1#
Winner wants to control from the top but Sultan keeps moving.
Winner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winner postures up in Sultan 's guard and throws a big left but Sultan blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sultan or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner, which made it look bad.
Winner feinted with a counter takedown.
Bruno Sultan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sultan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Winner as Sultan shoots in.
Winner attempts a counter takedown but Sultan avoids it well and moves away.
Sultan dives in for a single leg takedown but Winner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winner tries to counter with a takedown but Sultan is quick to defend against it.
Tounry Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sultan .#T2#
Sultan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sultan tries to clinch up.
Winner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sultan sprawls and moves away.
Sultan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sultan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sultan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winner defends well and Sultan ends up having to push Winner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sultan shoots in for a double leg but Winner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sultan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winner.
Sultan throws a counter combo.#T3#
Winner wants to slow Sultan down by chopping away at his legs.
Sultan keeps the fight on the outside.
Winner takes a swing at Sultan 's ribcage but misses.
Sultan wants to clinch.
Winner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sultan .
Sultan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winner as he jumps to the side.
Winner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sultan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sultan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Sultan shoots in looking for a takedown but Winner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sultan 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sultan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Winner on his heels. He'll look to pass Winner's guard now, I'm sure.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner controlling Sultan 's posture. #SUB#
Winner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sultan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sultan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tounry Winner dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Winner cracks Sultan with an open hand slap.
Sultan tries to clinch up but Winner circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Winner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winner lands in his opponent's guard.
Sultan trying to control the position.
Winner stands and throws Sultan 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sultan dodges the ground and pound from Winner.#T1#
Winner trying to control the action but Sultan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner throws an elbow but Sultan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sultan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultan can do to turn this around?
Winner trying to control the action but Sultan is working from the bottom.
Sultan struggling a bit here.#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.
Winner scores with punches from side control.
Sultan is not content to let Winner control the position.
Winner working away.#SUB#
Winner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sultan is not content to let Winner control the position.
Sultan is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Winner looks up at the clock and then as Sultan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Winner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sultan stops Winner from passing to mount.
Sultan is trying to escape the position but Winner is controlling the position.
Sultan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Winner.
Sultan is not content to let Winner control the position.
Sultan can't do much from the bottom here.
Winner happy to just control the position for now.
Sultan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Winner.
#T4#
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.
Sultan struggling a bit here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sultan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sultan is trying to buck Winner off.
Sultan sneaks back into half guard.
Winner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sultan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winner is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tounry Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winner 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Tounry Winner!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Tounry Winner!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Tounry Winner!
Tounry Winner wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1033 Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Paz gets caught flat footed, as Sultan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sultan trying to control but Paz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sultan won't allow Paz to sweep him here.
Paz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sultan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sultan is keen to just control but Paz is a slippery customer.
Sultan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan is trying to control the action in half guard but Paz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sultan trying to control from half guard but Paz is working away. #T1#
Sultan uses his free foot to push down on Paz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paz.
Paz can't escape the position.
Paz regains half guard.
Sultan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Paz looking for submissions off his back.
Sultan is looking to take a break and control but Paz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sultan 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.
Sultan is keen to just control but Paz is a slippery customer.
Paz missing with punches from the bottom.
Paz is refusing to be controlled, as Sultan sits in half guard.
Sultan 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.
Sultan controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Paz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sultan pulls his head out easily.
Paz trying to control here.
#T3#
Paz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Paz looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paz looks winded!
Paz is trying to maintain the position but Sultan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sultan is looking to take a break and control but Paz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sultan .
Paz misses with a takedown #TD#
and Sultan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sultan .
Sultan lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Sultan trying to control but Paz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paz working for a triangle but Sultan defends it easily.
Paz has a closed guard, preventing Sultan from standing up.
Paz keeping moving, preventing Sultan from controlling successfully.
Sultan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Sultan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sultan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sultan lands in his opponent's guard.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sultan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paz can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Paz is looking for a triangle but Sultan pushes his legs off easily.
Paz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sultan is now in half guard. #SUB#
Sultan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan tries to pass to full mount but Paz defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Paz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sultan pulls his head out easily.
Sultan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sultan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Sultan there.
Sultan wants to control but Paz is keeping him busy.
Sultan wants to get back to his feet.
Sultan is trying to control the action in half guard but Paz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paz is pressing down on Sultan 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sultan trying to control but Paz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paz looking for a guillotine here but Sultan defends easily.
Paz is breathing heavily.
Sultan trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sultan wants to stand but Paz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sultan trying to control but Paz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sultan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paz blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Paz manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Paz with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Sultan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sultan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Paz looking to control.
Sultan wants to control from the top but Paz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Paz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sultan passes into half guard.
Paz is looking to improve his position.
Paz is trying to maintain the position but Sultan is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sultan lands with a punch from half guard.
Sultan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Paz controls his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sultan lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Sultan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Sultan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU#
Sultan stands up. #CL#
Sultan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sultan drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paz wants to stand but Sultan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Paz won't allow Sultan to sweep him here.
Bruno Sultan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sultan is working hard here to advance position.
Sultan working a defensive guard here.
Paz wants to get up but he can't break Sultan 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sultan 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#
Paz drives through with a takedown into Sultan 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sultan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Sultan working a defensive guard here.
Paz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paz advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Paz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sultan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paz but great work by Sultan .
Paz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paz tries to buck Sultan off but Sultan is having none of it.
Sultan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paz keeps working. #T3#
Paz is trying to improve his position.
Sultan wants to control but Paz is keeping him busy.
Paz striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sultan wants to stand but Paz has his arm trapped.
Sultan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paz keeps working.
Paz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sultan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sultan looks up at the clock and then as Paz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sultan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sultan cracks Paz with a big elbow.
Sultan working the head and body with strikes.
Paz wants to control but Sultan postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sultan tries to stand but Paz is controlling his head.
Check out the look on Sultan 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Sultan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sultan 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Bruno Sultan !
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bruno Sultan !
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Bruno Sultan !
Bruno Sultan wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1033 Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Sultan with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sultan or perhaps it was just good defense by Baller, which made it look bad.
Sultan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Baller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sultan .
Baller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sultan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baller avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Baller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sultan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan is trying to control Baller's posture but Baller avoids it. #SUB#
Baller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Sultan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sultan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sultan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sultan tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Sultan stands up from half guard.
Baller dodges the punch combination from Sultan .
#T2#
Baller dives in and grabs Sultan 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sultan pushes down on Baller's head and hops out.
Sultan avoids the head kick by Baller.
Sultan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sultan shoots for a double leg takedown but Baller sprawls well. He's pushed Sultan 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Baller darts in and clinches Sultan up against the cage.#TD#
Baller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sultan regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sultan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baller wants to get up but he can't break Sultan 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sultan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Baller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sultan trying to keep a closed guard but Baller is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baller trying to control the position from guard on top but Sultan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Baller has closed the distance and engaged Sultan in a clinch.
Baller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sultan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sultan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baller smiles and moves away.
Baller leaves Sultan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Baller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sultan was covering up waiting for the punch and Baller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sultan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baller manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Baller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sultan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sultan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baller's waist but Baller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sultan off to one side.
Baller feinted with a counter takedown.
Sultan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sultan leaves Baller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baller keeps the fight on the outside.
Baller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sultan in his tracks. #CL#
Baller darts in and clinches Sultan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baller manages to break the clinch.
Sultan loads up on a big right hand but Baller slips the punch.
Sultan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultan can do to turn this around?
Sultan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baller paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##TD#
Baller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sultan 's guard.
Sultan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sultan wants to stand but Baller is controlling the position.
Sultan looking to control.
Baller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sultan on the ground.#SUB2#
Sultan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billy Baller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sultan trying to keep a closed guard but Baller is proving a slippery customer.
Baller trying to control but Sultan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Baller won't allow Sultan to get back to his feet.
Sultan is trying to control the position but Baller postures up.
Sultan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Baller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sultan trying to control but Baller is working from the bottom.
Baller managing to control the position.
Baller wants to sweep here but Sultan controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Sultan trying to control but Baller is working from the bottom.
Baller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baller keeping full guard, as Sultan tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sultan darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Baller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sultan trying to keep a closed guard but Baller is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Baller is sitting in close to Sultan 's body. Sultan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Baller is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Baller is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sultan .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Sultan ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1033 Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Rapid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sultan tries to avoid it but Rapid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sultan to the ground. Sultan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Rapid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sultan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sultan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rapid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sultan . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rapid punishes Sultan with strikes from the back mount.
Rapid avoiding Sultan 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Sultan 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Sultan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Rapid has got his arm under Sultan 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sultan has spun round into Rapid's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Rapid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sultan .
Sultan trying to control the action but Rapid is working from the bottom.
Rapid wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sultan seems content to control.
Sultan tries to stand and escape but Rapid is controlling the position.
Sultan trying to control the action but Rapid is working from the bottom.
Rapid punching from the bottom.
Sultan wants to control but Rapid is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rapid is looking to improve his position.
Sultan trying to control from half guard but Rapid is working away.
Rapid tries to roll over but Sultan keeps him under control.
Rapid is looking to control Sultan 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rapid avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rapid shoots in for a takedown but Sultan shows good takedown defense.
Rapid looks winded!#TD#
Sultan scores with a takedown into Rapid's guard.
Rapid is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sultan dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sultan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sultan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultan wants to control but Rapid is keeping him busy.
Sultan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rapid trying his best to control but Sultan has mounted him.#T4##SUB#
Sultan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Sultan ! |
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