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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Asimov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ibriam gets tackled into the cage by Asimov. Asimov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ibriam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asimov uses from the top position.
Ibriam trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Asimov won't allow Ibriam to sweep him here.
Ibriam controls Asimov momentarily but Asimov frees himself.
Asimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibriam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibriam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asimov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ibriam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asimov has Ibriam in his guard.#REVB#
Ibriam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asimov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibriam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Asimov pushes Ibriam off but Ibriam dives into side control.
Ibriam is working Asimov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ibriam takes a little break here. Asimov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
I wouldn't like to be where Asimov is right now.
Asimov misses with a strike 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.
Asimov is looking for a sweep.
Ibriam working the head and body with strikes.
Ibriam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ibriam trying to control the position but Asimov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asimov is being controlled here.
Asimov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ibriam cracks Asimov with a big right hand but Asimov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ibriam lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibriam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Asimov! #T3#
Ibriam content just to control the position here.
Ibriam scoring with strikes but Asimov is staying in there.
Asimov is looking to improve his position but Ibriam isn't that keen on the idea.
Asimov is squirming around, avoiding Ibriam's attempts to control the action.
Ibriam with a couple of short strikes.
Asimov tries to hold on but Ibriam postures up.
Asimov is breathing heavily.
Ibriam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ibriam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ibriam tries to control but Asimov wriggling away. #SUB2#
Ibriam is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ibriam extends the arm and Asimov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Ibriam! |
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