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Event:
IXF XLI
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Caramel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winters wants to hit a sweep here but Caramel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winters there!
Winters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Winters trying to hold on to Caramel's head to control him but Caramel postures up.
Winters gets back to full guard.
Caramel throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caramel's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Caramel connects with a couple of short punches.
Caramel working some strikes from top position.
Caramel trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Winters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caramel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winters working a defensive guard here.
Caramel lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Caramel throws a sloppy strike and Winters has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Caramel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Winters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XXXV
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Caramel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cannson did well to prevent Caramel getting side control.
Cannson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Caramel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cannson wants to improve his position but Caramel is controlling well.
Cannson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caramel.
Cannson is trying to maintain the position but Caramel is very close to passing his half guard.
Caramel trying to control the action but Cannson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel thows a huge punch but Cannson dodges it nicely.
Caramel trying to control from half guard but Cannson is working away. #T1#
Cannson tries to roll over but Caramel keeps him under control.
Cannson gets full guard.
Caramel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cannson is keeping the position for now.
Caramel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cannson has wrist control.
Caramel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caramel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caramel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cannson has wrist control.
Caramel trying to control but Cannson is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caramel throwing strikes from guard but Cannson blocks nicely.
Cannson is trying to control the position but Caramel postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caramel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Caramel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caramel wants to control but Cannson is keeping him busy.
Cannson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caramel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caramel wants to control but Cannson is keeping him busy.
Caramel throwing shots but Cannson is blocking nicely. #T3#
Caramel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cannson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caramel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caramel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cannson is pressing down on Caramel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caramel preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caramel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caramel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caramel won't allow Cannson to sweep him here.
Caramel throws a strike but Cannson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cannson is working Caramel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Caramel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Cannson being controlled here momentarily.
Cannson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cannson throwing strikes from guard but Caramel blocks nicely.
Caramel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cannson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cannson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caramel is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramel pulls Cannson in close to his closed guard and prevents Cannson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Caramel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominique Caramel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Caramel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caramel prevents Cannson from improving his position.
Cannson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caramel.
Cannson is looking to improve his position.
Cannson wants to control but Caramel is keeping busy.
Cannson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caramel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel 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.
Cannson is trying to control but Caramel passes into side control!
Caramel throwing strikes but Cannson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Caramel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cannson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannson prevents Caramel from improving his position.
Cannson misses with a head shot. Caramel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cannson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cannson throwing strikes but missing.
Caramel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Caramel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cannson is one step ahead there.
Cannson throwing strikes from guard but Caramel blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannson throwing strikes but missing.
Cannson trying to control but Caramel is working from the bottom.
Cannson is looking to work some ground and pound but Caramel has wrist control.
Caramel controlling Cannson's posture. #T3#
Caramel is looking to sweep but instead, Cannson has passed into half guard.
Cannson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caramel is trying to maintain the position but Cannson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cannson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caramel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannson.
Cannson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cannson shoots in looking for a takedown but Caramel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cannson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominique Caramel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Caramel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Caramel prevents Cannson from improving his position.
Caramel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Cannson trying to control here.
Cannson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Caramel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caramel is in close to Cannson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Caramel throwing strikes but missing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caramel throws an elbow that misses. Cannson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caramel's guard. Nice move by Cannson!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Cannson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Caramel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannson shoots for a double leg takedown but Caramel sprawls well. He's pushed Cannson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cannson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve Cannson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannson throws a looping overhand right but Caramel ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Caramel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cannson!
Cannson is looking for a sweep.
Caramel working away.
Cannson taking a bit of punishment here - Caramel scoring with strikes.
Cannson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cannson can't do much from the bottom here.
Caramel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cannson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cannson down.
Caramel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cannson down.
Dominique Caramel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Caramel controls the position from side control.
Caramel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Caramel working the head with strikes. #ROC#Cannson is rocked!
Cannson is looking for a sweep.
Cannson is still in real trouble! Can Caramel finish him?
Caramel cracks Cannson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Caramel immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cannson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Caramel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominique Caramel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Yung Gai leaves Caramel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Caramel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yung Gai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caramel working some strikes from top position.
Yung Gai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caramel on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caramel throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung Gai managing to control the position.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caramel with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caramel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caramel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Caramel throws a big right hand that misses.
Caramel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caramel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Caramel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yung Gai looking to control.
Caramel connects with a couple of short punches.
Caramel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yung Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caramel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yung Gai.
A little jabbing left from Caramel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Caramel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Caramel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yung Gai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Caramel.
Caramel slips under a jab.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Yung Gai misses.
Yung Gai throws a good cross that connects.
Yung Gai misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Caramel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Caramel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Caramel throwing shots but Yung Gai is blocking nicely.
Yung Gai tries to roll over but Caramel keeps him under control.
Caramel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Yung Gai is not content to let Caramel control the position.
Caramel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai is not content to let Caramel control the position.
Caramel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caramel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung Gai's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yung Gai is looking for a sweep. Caramel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caramel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yung Gai defending well though.
Yung Gai is refusing to be controlled, as Caramel sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caramel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caramel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caramel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Caramel is nestled in close to Yung Gai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caramel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yung Gai is not content to let Caramel control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yung Gai!
Caramel landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Caramel dominated that round.
That's time! Yung Gai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Yung Gai misses. #TD2#
Caramel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yung Gai!
Caramel is chipping away with strikes.
Caramel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Caramel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Caramel lands a few punches from side control.
Caramel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yung Gai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yung Gai holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel working the ground and pound.
Caramel is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Caramel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yung Gai to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Yung Gai is rocked!
Caramel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh Yung Gai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caramel in side control, throwing shots but Yung Gai defends.
Yung Gai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caramel.
Yung Gai seems to have got his legs back now.
Yung Gai tries to bench press Caramel off him but Caramel keeps the position.
Caramel is working Yung Gai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caramel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Caramel is working Yung Gai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yung Gai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yung Gai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung Gai tries to get out of the position.
Caramel scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Yung Gai is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Caramel can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
Dominique Caramel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Caramel tries to sprawl but Wei drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caramel is trying to get back to full guard.
Wei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caramel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caramel is looking for a sweep. Wei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wei thows a huge punch but Caramel dodges it nicely.
Wei is trying to control. Caramel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wei is trying to control. Caramel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caramel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Caramel is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Caramel is defending against the submission attempts here by Wei.
Caramel controlling the position well.
Wei missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caramel keeping hold of Wei's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Caramel dives in and scores a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caramel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Wei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caramel postures up and lands a big shot to Wei's brow.
Caramel connects with a couple of short punches.
Caramel won't allow Wei to sweep him here.
Caramel wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Caramel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Wei has his foot on Caramel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caramel works his way back into a safe position though.
Caramel landing with the ground and pound.
Caramel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wei tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Wei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caramel defends well.
Caramel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caramel stands up over Wei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caramel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Caramel arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wei's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
After winning the bout, Dominique Caramel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
IXF XVIII
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Caramel scores with a takedown into Bravo's guard.
Caramel postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Caramel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo working a defensive guard here.
Caramel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caramel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Caramel is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caramel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Caramel is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caramel is working Bravo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bravo is adopting a defensive guard.
Caramel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caramel lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Caramel postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bravo covers up, he's hurt! Caramel keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Caramel and the ref steps in to end the fight! Caramel can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
A very excited looking Dominique Caramel 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:
IXF XIII
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Caramel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Caramel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pro Max tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caramel is in Pro Max's guard.
Caramel cracks Pro Max with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Pro Max is rocked!
Caramel postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Pro Max's head off the mat! Pro Max is out! He's out! Caramel jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
After winning the bout, Dominique Caramel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
IXF VII
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Damien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caramel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Caramel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damien is one step ahead there.
Damien wants to control from the top but Caramel keeps moving.
Damien stays in close to Caramel's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caramel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caramel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caramel! #REVR#
Damien manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Damien is looking for a sweep. Caramel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Caramel connects with a nice short shot to Damien's temple.
Damien trying to control but Caramel postures up.
Caramel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Damien is trying to get back to full guard.
Damien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damien.#SUB2#
Damien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Damien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Damien preventing the sweep.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Caramel is retaining full guard.
Damien won't allow Caramel to sweep him here.
Damien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caramel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caramel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damien advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Damien is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Caramel is trying to escape and Damien transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Caramel is forced to tap! Nice work there by Damien! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Damien! |
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