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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Wulansari tries to keep at a distance but Osmanolieve has taken the fight into the clinch. Osmanolieve looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC# Wulansari breaks the clinch.
Osmanolieve moves in looking to clinch but Wulansari pushes him off.#CL2# Osmanolieve moves into range and clinches up with Wulansari. Wulansari lands with a right to the head. #TD# Wulansari gets control of Osmanolieve's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Wulansari wants to stand but Osmanolieve is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Osmanolieve throws a strike but Wulansari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Wulansari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Osmanolieve has a closed guard, preventing Wulansari from standing up. #SU# Osmanolieve is working an open guard so Wulansari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL# Wulansari closes the distance and clinches. Wulansari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wulansari keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Wulansari closes the distance and clinches. Wulansari lands an uppercut.#BC# Wulansari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Wulansari closes the distance and pushes Osmanolieve back into the cage. Wulansari jumps guard but Osmanolieve stands there with Wulansari around his waist. Wulansari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wulansari stalling in the clinch.
Wulansari stalling.
Osmanolieve blocking some punches.
Wulansari pushes Osmanolieve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wulansari jumps guard but Osmanolieve stands there with Wulansari around his waist. Wulansari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3# A hook to the body from Wulansari.
A short right from Wulansari. Osmanolieve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wulansari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Wulansari. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wulansari missing with knees to the body.
Wulansari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch. Wulansari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osmanolieve just stands there and leans against the cage. Osmanolieve tries to break the clinch but Wulansari is controlling the position. We've been informed that Osmanolieve has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wulansari is working Osmanolieve over against the cage.#T4# Wulansari tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve won't allow it.
Wulansari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wulansari's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wulansari leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Wulansari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Osmanolieve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wulansari paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch. Osmanolieve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL# Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch. Wulansari fails to pull guard.
Osmanolieve tries to circle away but Wulansari has him pinned against the cage. Wulansari lands an uppercut. Wulansari throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmanolieve. Wulansari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osmanolieve backwards. #BC# Wulansari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Osmanolieve in a clinch.
Wulansari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osmanolieve can do to turn this around? Osmanolieve tries to pull guard but Wulansari holds him up against the cage and eventually Osmanolieve drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch. Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Osmanolieve is breathing heavily.#T1##BC# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Wulansari has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Wulansari manages to pull guard.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Osmanolieve is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Osmanolieve is standing up over Wulansari. Wulansari looks to escape but Osmanolieve dives into side control.
Wulansari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL# Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Osmanolieve in a clinch.
Wulansari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osmanolieve backwards. Wulansari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osmanolieve walks away with a smile on his face. Wulansari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Wulansari. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wulansari lands a shot to the body.#BC# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A shot in the inside from Wulansari. Wulansari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Wulansari clinches up with Osmanolieve and pushes him back against the cage. Wulansari tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve won't allow it.
#T4# A short right from Wulansari. #BC# Wulansari manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Wulansari clinches up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Wulansari swings wildly with an uppercut but Osmanolieve uses good head movement to avoid it. Wulansari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osmanolieve's elbow. Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wulansari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osmanolieve walks away with a smile on his face. Wulansari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Wulansari clinches up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wulansari. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulansari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osmanolieve's brow. A body shot lands from Wulansari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL# Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch. Rio Wulansari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Wulansari jumps guard and drags Osmanolieve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Osmanolieve won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet. Wulansari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osmanolieve on the ground.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Wulansari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Wulansari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osmanolieve tries to work over Wulansari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wulansari misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osmanolieve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wulansari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Osmanolieve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Wulansari taking a breather. Osmanolieve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulansari just stands there and leans against the cage. Wulansari has Osmanolieve pushed against the cage. Wulansari lands with a light punch inside. #TD# Wulansari jumps guard and drags Osmanolieve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Wulansari wants to stand up but Osmanolieve is controlling him. #T2# We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL# Wulansari darts in and clinches Osmanolieve up against the cage.#TD# Wulansari successfully pulls guard.
Wulansari wants to stand up but Osmanolieve is controlling him. Rio Wulansari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Osmanolieve wants to stand but Wulansari has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Osmanolieve won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Wulansari clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Wulansari pulls guard. Osmanolieve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Osmanolieve prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet. Umar Osmanolieve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Rio Wulansari showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wulansari 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Wulansari! |
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Event:
OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Whitaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wulansari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2# Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wulansari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Wulansari jumps guard and drags Whitaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Whitaker works over Wulansari with some ground and pound from guard. Wulansari wants to stand and escape but Whitaker is having none of it. Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Whitaker stops Wulansari from standing up. Whitaker trying to control but Wulansari is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wulansari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wulansari wants to stand and escape but Whitaker is having none of it. #T1##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Whitaker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch. Whitaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Wulansari has double underhooks. #BC2# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Wulansari closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.#TD2# Wulansari successfully pulls guard.
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound. Wulansari keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully. Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# Whitaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Whitaker trying to control but Wulansari is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wulansari can do anything to dispel that myth. Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Wulansari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Wulansari tries to stand but Whitaker is controlling from the bottom. #T3# Whitaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck. Wulansari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rio Wulansari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Wulansari rushes Whitaker and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rio Wulansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Whitaker in a clinch.
#TD2# Wulansari jumps guard and drags Whitaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4# Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wulansari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitaker is controlling him. Wulansari keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully. Whitaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Whitaker prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet. Whitaker wants to control from the top but Wulansari keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wulansari wants to stand up but Whitaker is controlling him. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Wulansari gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Wulansari pulls guard effortlessly. Whitaker won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet. #SUB# Whitaker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wulansari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wulansari has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Wulansari wants to stand and escape but instead Whitaker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitaker wants to control from the top but Wulansari keeps moving. Wulansari wants to stand up but Whitaker is controlling him. #T1# Whitaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wulansari is proving hard to escape from. Whitaker wants to control from the top but Wulansari keeps moving. Whitaker is really struggling to control Wulansari but he's trying to hold on to the position. Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker passes into half guard.
Whitaker is pressing down on Wulansari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wulansari is holding on for now. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wulansari is looking to escape. Wulansari taking some punishment here, with Whitaker in his half guard. Wulansari is trying to stand back up but Whitaker is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whitaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wulansari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Whitaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wulansari is looking to escape.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wulansari has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Whitaker throws a right and a left that Wulansari avoids nicely. #CL2# Wulansari gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##TD2# Wulansari decides to pull guard. Whitaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wulansari's head. Wulansari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Whitaker is standing up over Wulansari. Wulansari looks to escape but Whitaker dives into side control.
#T4# Wulansari pushes Whitaker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whitaker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB# Whitaker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whitaker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wulansari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whitaker has just dragged him back down to the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Whitaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Whitaker dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Whitaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#CUT#It looks like Rio Wulansari has been cut. Wulansari keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully. Whitaker lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wulansari has a closed guard, preventing Whitaker from standing up. Wulansari wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Wulansari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Wulansari closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.#T1# Whitaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wulansari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Whitaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wulansari walks away with a smile on his face. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Wulansari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitaker, pushing him back against the cage. Whitaker has had enough of the clinch but Wulansari keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Wulansari drags the fight down to the ground.
Whitaker won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet. Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Wulansari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2# Whitaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wulansari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Wulansari prevents Whitaker from getting back to his feet. Wulansari stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker. Wulansari postures up.
Wulansari wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jesus Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Wulansari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Whitaker managing to block the knees to the body from Wulansari.
A body shot lands from Wulansari.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wulansari stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Wulansari on the inside. Wulansari gets underhooks to prevent Whitaker's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Wulansari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Wulansari moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitaker goes for a takedown attempt but Wulansari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Wulansari clinches with his opponent.
Wulansari fails to pull guard.
#T4# Wulansari scores with a nice hook to the head. Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Whitaker is trying to pull guard but Wulansari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Wulansari taking a breather. Wulansari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitaker smiles and moves away.
Whitaker moves in looking to clinch but Wulansari pushes him off.#CL2# Wulansari clinches with his opponent.
Whitaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Wulansari pulls guard successfully.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Rio Wulansari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wulansari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Wulansari! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Wulansari instigates a clinch. Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut. Backland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Backland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Wulansari lands a body punch. #BC2# Wulansari manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Wulansari gets a clinch. Wulansari slowing the pace effectively. Backland dodges an elbow strike from Wulansari.
#BC2# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Wulansari moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Backland tries for a takedown but Wulansari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Wulansari rushes Backland and presses him up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Wulansari as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Wulansari.
Backland is breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Wulansari.
#T1##TD2# Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Backland prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet. Backland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Backland with a flurry of punches that miss. Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Backland passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wulansari can do anything to dispel that myth. Wulansari is trying to stand.
#T2##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. No luck for Backland with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him. Backland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rio Wulansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Wulansari moves into range and clinches up with Backland. Backland wants to break free but Wulansari has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #TD2# Wulansari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Backland uses from the top position. Backland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Wulansari is wriggling around but Backland manages to pass to half guard.
Backland wants to control but Wulansari is keeping him busy. Wulansari pushes Backland off but Backland dives into side control.
Backland throws an elbow but Wulansari slips to the side and avoids it well. Wulansari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working. Wulansari parries the strikes from Backland easily there. Backland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wulansari to escape.
Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working. Wulansari bucks up and tries to throw Backland off but instead Backland has got his back! Backland trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wulansari is trying to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut. 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.#R2##CL2# Wulansari has Backland up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulansari has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wulansari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wulansari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Backland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulansari just stands there and leans against the cage. Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. Wulansari lands a nice uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wulansari. Wulansari is leaning against Backland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wulansari slowing the pace effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Wulansari drives through and clinches with Backland against the cage.
Wulansari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Backland up against the cage.#TD2# Wulansari jumps guard and drags Backland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1# Wulansari is looking to stand back up but Backland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wulansari. #SUB# Backland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wulansari has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2# Wulansari kicks off Backland and gets to his feet. #CL2# Wulansari clinches up with Backland and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
Backland closes the distance and clinches up with Wulansari, looking for a takedown. Backland pushes Wulansari against the cage but Wulansari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulansari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Bobby Backland's cut is getting worse.#T2##TD2# Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Wulansari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wulansari is looking to stand up but Backland isn't so interested in that idea. Backland stands and throws Wulansari's legs to the side, diving into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Backland wants to stand but Wulansari is controlling his arm. Backland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wulansari! Backland wants to control the pace but Wulansari is squirming around nicely. The referee warns Wulansari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3# Wulansari really wants to buck Backland off and get back to his feet. Backland working away from the top, dropping strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Backland controlling from mount. Backland won't let Wulansari get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Wulansari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Wulansari tries to buck Backland off but Backland takes his back! Wulansari is covering up but some of the strikes from Backland are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB# Backland is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wulansari has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Backland has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wulansari taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Backland doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Backland! |
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