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Event:
GC 523 Urbansky VS Ramsumair
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# A nice combination there by Sulu.
Sulu looks to land a combination. Serikbekov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hikaru Sulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sulu throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Sulu looking to score a takedown here. Serikbekov is defending well but Sulu drives through and ends up in Serikbekov's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sulu wants to stand but Serikbekov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Serikbekov keeping full guard, as Sulu tries to pass. Serikbekov looking to control.
#SUB# Serikbekov working for a triangle but Sulu defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sulu sitting in guard here, content to control. Serikbekov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Serikbekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulu defends it easily.#T1# Sulu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sulu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Sulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Let's hope that Sulu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB# Serikbekov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sulu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Serikbekov has his foot on Sulu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulu works his way back into a safe position though. Sulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB# Serikbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Serikbekov is retaining full guard. Sulu is looking to stand up but Serikbekov won't let him. #SUB# Serikbekov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sulu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Serikbekov's body to avoid the submission. Serikbekov has instead reached around Sulu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Serikbekov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tair Serikbekov! During a confident post fight interview, Tair Serikbekov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1# Serikbekov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hawthorne shoots in for a double leg but Serikbekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Hawthorne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Serikbekov is trying to defend but Hawthorne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Serikbekov tries to get to full guard but Hawthorne has control of the leg. #SUB2# Hawthorne is trying to work for a kimura but Serikbekov is defending well.
Hawthorne content to control rather than advance. Serikbekov trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hawthorne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Serikbekov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2# Hawthorne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Hawthorne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serikbekov is just riding it out for now. Hawthorne eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Serikbekov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hawthorne is tapping! Great win for Serikbekov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tair Serikbekov! Our winner, Tair Serikbekov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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