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Event:
QFC Tournament 1215 Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Malone is looking to clinch. Simic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nemanja Simic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD# Malone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU# Malone decides to stand up. Nice shot by Simic. Nice shot by Simic. Malone misses with a takedown attempt and Simic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Malone tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Simic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Simic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Simic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Simic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though. Simic connects with a body shot that sends Malone's belly button to the back. Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skinhead Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Simic scores with a nice head shot. Simic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Simic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD# Malone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. 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! Malone controlling the action here. #T2# Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simic keeps working. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simic can do anything to dispel that myth. Simic pushes Malone off looking to stand but Malone dives back in and keeps control.
Malone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simic! Malone trying to control but he's not successful this time. Malone thowing shots but they're missing. #T3# Simic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malone.
#SUB# Malone has hold of Simic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simic is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Malone has taken his back!#SUB# Simic tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Malone sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Simic to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skinhead Malone! |
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