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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Sarpong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarpong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarpong misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Henry closes the distance and pushes Sarpong back into the cage.
Henry tries to work over Sarpong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarpong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Sarpong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarpong looking to slow down the pace here.
Henry 's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henry 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sarpong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow.
Sarpong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sarpong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sarpong is looking to break free of the clinch but Henry has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Sarpong misses with a knee strike.
Henry dodges an elbow strike from Sarpong.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Sarpong blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sarpong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henry 's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sarpong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarpong is looking to slow Henry down with leg kicks. #T1#
Sarpong shoots in but no luck this time.
Sarpong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henry fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sarpong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sarpong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henry checks it well.
Henry throws a fast counter high kick but Sarpong manages to duck under it in time.
Sarpong pushes Henry away with a front kick.
Sarpong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Henry clinches.
Sarpong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarpong avoids it.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Sarpong tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarpong's brow.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sarpong or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarpong obliges.
Henry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sarpong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry misses with the head strike.
Sarpong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarpong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarpong blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarpong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Sarpong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Henry clinches up with Sarpong and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sarpong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarpong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarpong loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Sarpong swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry .
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Sarpong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henry is trying to defend but Sarpong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sarpong is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Sarpong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Henry is looking for a sweep. Sarpong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Sarpong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarpong.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henry manages to get to full guard.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sarpong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sarpong keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Sarpong keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Henry looking to sit in guard and control but Sarpong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Sarpong postures up.
Henry is pulling down on Sarpong's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Sarpong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarpong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sarpong throwing strikes from guard but Henry blocks nicely.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry pulls Sarpong in close to prevent any damage.
Henry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry controlling the position.
Sarpong chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry wants to sweep here but Sarpong controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Henry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henry throws a fast counter high kick but Sarpong manages to duck under it in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Henry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henry tries to clinch but Sarpong moves out of range.
It looked like Sarpong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarpong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarpong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Henry gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sarpong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sarpong lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Henry . #BC#
Sarpong breaks from the clinch.
Henry tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.
Sarpong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sarpong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sarpong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sarpong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry .
Henry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sarpong's efforts to push away.
Sarpong takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarpong is defending well for now.#T1#
Henry misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Henry .
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Sarpong blocks with his arms.
Sarpong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jonthan Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry misses with the head strike.
Sarpong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Sarpong controls the action.
Henry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry tries a body shot but Sarpong blocks it.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Jonthan Henry has been cut.
Sarpong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarpong.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry managing to block the knees to the body from Sarpong.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sarpong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henry 's brow. #T2#
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Sarpong blocks an uppercut.
Henry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sarpong backwards.
Sarpong blocks an uppercut.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarpong stalling in the clinch.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarpong controls his hands.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarpong's elbow.
Henry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarpong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sarpong throws an elbow but misses.
Henry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Henry avoiding damage as Sarpong throws knees to the body.
Henry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Sarpong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarpong cracks Henry with a good jab.
Sarpong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Henry takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarpong controls his hands.
#BC#
Sarpong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sarpong gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Henry tries to work over Sarpong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarpong lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarpong.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarpong controls his hands.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sarpong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry .
A hook to the body from Henry .
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sarpong.
Sarpong crunches a lovely knee into Henry 's ribcage.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Sarpong blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Sarpong.
Sarpong blocks an uppercut.
Sarpong blocks an elbow strike from Henry .
Henry works on Sarpong's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow. #T4#
Sarpong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarpong avoids the damage to the body.
Sarpong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sarpong avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarpong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarpong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarpong.
Sarpong managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Sarpong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sarpong lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sarpong obliges.#BC#
Sarpong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarpong connects with the punch.
Sarpong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sarpong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Henry wants to clinch up but Sarpong keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonthan Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sarpong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarpong swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry .
Sarpong cracks the inside of Henry 's front leg.
Sarpong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarpong misses with a low kick.
Sarpong scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sarpong connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Henry rushes Sarpong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sarpong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarpong.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarpong is defending well for now.
Henry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarpong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarpong avoids it.#T1#
Good body shot from Henry .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarpong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sarpong is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry gets through Sarpong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarpong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Sarpong blocks with his arms.
Henry 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarpongs head. #BC#
Sarpong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sarpong gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Sarpong in his tracks for a moment.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Sarpong trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry lands with a light punch inside.
Sarpong has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Henry misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
Henry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarpong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Sarpong.
Sarpong avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry is leaning against Sarpong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarpong avoids the damage to the body.
Sarpong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry pushes Sarpong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Sarpong breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Henry closes the distance and pushes Sarpong back into the cage.
Henry digs a right hand into Sarpong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sarpong's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Sarpong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sarpong. #T3##BC#
Sarpong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henry wants to clinch up but Sarpong keeps it at a distance.
Henry is looking to clinch but Sarpong is avoiding it.
Jeffrey Sarpong is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Henry has closed the distance and engaged Sarpong in a clinch.
Sarpong stalling.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Sarpong is blocking nicely.
Henry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarpong avoids the damage to the body.
Sarpong scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry is working Sarpong over against the cage.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarpong is defending well for now.
Sarpong prevents a body shot from Henry .
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
Sarpong misses with an elbow strike.
Sarpong tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry avoids the damage to the body.
Henry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarpong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sarpong.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry . #BC#
Sarpong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarpong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonthan Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sarpong lands with a nice body kick.
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!#TD#
Sarpong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henry pulls Sarpong in close to prevent any damage.
Sarpong looking to pass the guard.
Sarpong preventing the sweep.
Jeffrey Sarpong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sarpong stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonthan Henry .
I think Henry 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonthan Henry !
Jonthan Henry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sarpong throws out a leg kick but Henry moves out of range and Sarpong only half commits.
Henry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrew Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sarpong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry avoids it.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sarpong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Henry gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Henry trying to control but Sarpong is working from the bottom.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henry postures up.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Henry wants to control from the top but Sarpong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sarpong keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet. #T1#
Sarpong is trying to keep Henry in close.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sarpong keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sarpong slaps away a takedown attempt from Henry , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarpong.
Henry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Henry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sarpong misses with some punches.
Sarpong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarpong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sarpong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeffrey Sarpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry .
Sarpong lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Henry takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Sarpong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Sarpong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sarpong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sarpong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarpong scoring well with a low kick there.
Sarpong scores with a hook.
Sarpong lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the cage and back into range.
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Sarpong, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Sarpong against the cage but Sarpong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarpong, right into the meat.
Sarpong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sarpong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sarpong throws a solid leg kick but Henry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sarpong.
Henry looks for a takedown but Sarpong sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by Sarpong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Henry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henry wants to clinch
and Sarpong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarpong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarpong avoids the head kick by Henry .
Sarpong is looking to slow Henry down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Henry rushes Sarpong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sarpong slowing the pace effectively.
Sarpong prevents a body shot from Henry .
Sarpong takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Sarpong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Sarpong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sarpong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarpong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarpong. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt - Sarpong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry looks for a takedown but Sarpong sprawls well.
Henry throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Henry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sarpong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarpong circles away.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarpong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarpong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
Henry looks winded!
Henry has a takedown stuffed.
Henry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sarpong counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarpong keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sarpong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sarpong.
Sarpong slaps away a takedown attempt from Henry , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sarpong scores with a sloppy right hand. Henry should have avoided that one.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarpong circles away.
Henry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Henry misses
and Sarpong counters with a good low kick that Henry was not able to check.
Sarpong wants to land a leg kick but Henry is out of range.
Sarpong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henry takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarpong circles away.
Henry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarpong defends it nicely.
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sarpong feinted with a counter takedown.
Sarpong connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarpong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Henry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarpong can pounce on him.
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarpong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henry sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarpong, as that shot connected.
Henry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sarpong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henry checks it well. #CL2#
Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sarpong blocks the elbow strike.
Henry has Sarpong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sarpong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry . #BC#
Sarpong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henry is looking to clinch.
Sarpong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Henry avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarpong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sarpong tries to avoid it but Henry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sarpong to the ground. Sarpong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeffrey Sarpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry .
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry tries to clinch up.
Sarpong scores with a leg kick.
Jeffrey Sarpong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarpong lunges at Henry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henry 's hand. #T1#
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Sarpong, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Sarpong against the cage but Sarpong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarpong cracks the inside of Henry 's front leg.
Henry wants to clinch up but Sarpong keeps it at a distance.
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarpong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
Sarpong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sarpong scores with a jab.
Sarpong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sarpong wants it to stay on the feet.
Sarpong thumps Henry with a low kick.
Sarpong connects with a single shot there.
Sarpong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henry checks it well.
Sarpong connects with a leg kick. Henry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Henry tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.
Sarpong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarpong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarpong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarpong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarpong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henry tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.
Sarpong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarpong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henry on the side of the head.
Sarpong scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarpong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henry is looking to clinch but Sarpong is avoiding it.
Sarpong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sarpong counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarpong.
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Sarpong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Sarpong moves out of range easily.
Henry scores with a head kick. Sarpong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sarpong lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henry wants to clinch up but Sarpong keeps it at a distance.
Henry tries for a takedown but Sarpong circles away easily
and Sarpong counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Henry 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Henry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sarpong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sarpong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sarpong scores with a kick to the body.
Sarpong lands a leg kick that knocks Henry off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Sarpong.
Henry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sarpong.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarpong.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sarpong.
Sarpong connects with a body shot.
Sarpong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarpong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henry checks a low kick from Sarpong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Sarpong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sarpong showed some decent athleticism there.
Henry won't allow Sarpong to pass to mount.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Henry is staying active underneath Sarpong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Sarpong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Sarpong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sarpong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henry !
Sarpong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarpong connects with a bit shot that sees Henry covering up! More strikes from Sarpong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sarpong is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Sarpong!
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Event:
Death Squad 358:Pablo v Jihad
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarpong.
Sarpong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sarpong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marshal.
Marshal throws out a counter right but Sarpong avoids it with no problem.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sarpong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marshal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sarpong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sarpong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarpong preventing the sweep.
Sarpong tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshal is retaining full guard.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet but Sarpong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marshal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarpong's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong keeping full guard, as Marshal tries to pass.
Sarpong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet. #T1##SU2#
Marshal gets to his feet. Sarpong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from Sarpong.
Sarpong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarpong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marshal.
Sarpong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Sarpong looking to score a takedown here. Marshal is defending well but Sarpong drives through and ends up in Marshal's guard.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Sarpong from controlling successfully.
Marshal looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshal, not yet.
Marshal has control of Sarpong's left arm, preventing Sarpong from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marshal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarpong.
Sarpong misses the jab.
Marshal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marshal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sarpong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshal throws a body kick that misses.
Marshal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marshal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sarpong moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshal misses with an uppercut. Sarpong saw that one coming.
Marshal lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarpong off the cage and back into range.
Aleksei Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarpong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarpong misses the target.
Marshal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarpong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sarpong lands a jab.#T3#
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Marshal loads up on a big right hand but Sarpong slips the punch.
Marshal lands with a nice body punch.
Marshal throws the left hand but Sarpong avoids the punch easily.
Sarpong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marshal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarpong throws a hook but Marshal avoids it easily.
Marshal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sarpong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarpong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarpong connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarpong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarpong.
Marshal flicks out a counter leg kick but Sarpong steps away.
Sarpong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshal.
Sarpong throws out a loose jab but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarpong.
Marshal scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshal scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Sarpong misses with a low kick.
Sarpong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sarpong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshal throws a chopping leg kick but Sarpong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sarpong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshal counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Marshal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot lands for Marshal.
Marshal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Sarpong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshal's waist but Marshal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarpong off to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sarpong!
Nice takedown defense from Marshal. No joy for Sarpong on that attempt.
Marshal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
Marshal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sarpong blocks it well.
Sarpong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshal throws the kick towards the body but Sarpong avoids it.
Sarpong misses with a left hand
and Marshal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarpong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marshal scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Marshal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Marshal pushes Sarpong away with a front kick.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Marshal thinks about the counter body kick.
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarpong.
Marshal checks the leg kick.
Sarpong looks to land a left hand but Marshal moved out of range nicely.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marshal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marshal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marshal throws a leg kick
and Sarpong counters with a good low kick that Marshal was not able to check.
Marshal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Sarpong misses.
Marshal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sarpong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarpong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarpong.
Sarpong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshal defends it nicely.
Marshal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sarpong or perhaps it was just good defense by Marshal, which made it look bad.
Marshal misses with an uppercut.
Sarpong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marshal sprawls and moves away.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarpong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Sarpong misses with a leg kick
and Marshal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarpong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshal takes a step back to recover.
Marshal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarpong.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marshal loads up on a big right hand but Sarpong slips the punch.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Marshal finds it's way through Sarpong's defenses.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Marshal checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Marshal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Sarpong there.#T2#
Sarpong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marshal scores with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sarpong - that will leave a mark!
Marshal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marshal!
Sarpong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Sarpong moves out of range easily.
Sarpong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marshal, right into the meat.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Marshal thumps Sarpong with a low kick.
Sarpong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marshal checks it well.
Sarpong scores with a nice head shot.
Sarpong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a chopping leg kick but Marshal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marshal. #T3#
Nice jab there from Sarpong.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarpong misses the target.
Marshal connects with a jab.
Marshal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sarpong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aleksei Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal throws a hook but Sarpong avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Sarpong.
Sarpong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marshal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marshal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marshal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marshal.
Sarpong misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sarpong throws out a loose jab but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marshal takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Sarpong scores with a sloppy right hand. Marshal should have avoided that one.
Marshal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarpong can pounce on him.
Marshal lands a glancing blow to the side of Sarpong's head.
Marshal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshal tries to land a front kick but Sarpong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarpong looks to throw the jab but Marshal is out of range.
Marshal throws a chopping leg kick but Sarpong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sarpong walks into a straight right hand from Marshal.#ROC2#
Sarpong is rocked!
Marshal closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sarpong! Marshal dives in looking to finish! Sarpong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksei Marshal!
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Event:
Death Squad 350:Jack v Vicenzo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarpong lands a body shot.
Sarpong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrillo.
It seemed like Cabrillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrillo moves out of range of the leg kick from Sarpong.
Cabrillo blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
Cabrillo misses with a wild combination.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong goes for a double leg but Cabrillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cabrillo continues to drive forward.
Cabrillo slips under a jab from Sarpong.
Cabrillo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sarpong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrillo.#TD2#
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sarpong wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sarpong looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrillo prevents Sarpong from improving his position.#T1#
Sarpong trying to hold on to Cabrillo's head to control him but Cabrillo postures up.
Sarpong is looking for a sweep. Cabrillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarpong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cabrillo thows a huge punch but Sarpong dodges it nicely.
Cabrillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sarpong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sarpong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Sarpong gets back to full guard.
Sarpong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Cabrillo wants to sweep here but Sarpong controlling him for the moment.
Cabrillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sarpong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sarpong has gone for a leg lock! Cabrillo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sarpong's guard.#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sarpong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrillo passes into half guard.
Cabrillo misses with a head shot. Sarpong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sarpong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrillo. #T3##SUB#
Sarpong has his foot on Cabrillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrillo postures up and lands a big shot to Sarpong's brow.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet.
Sarpong controls Cabrillo momentarily but Cabrillo frees himself.
Cabrillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarpong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Cabrillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarpong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sarpong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarpong wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sarpong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrillo is aware though and is defending well.
Cabrillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarpong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarpong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cabrillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sarpong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sarpong's head.
Cabrillo stopping the sweep attempt from Sarpong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sarpong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cabrillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Cabrillo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sarpong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarpong throws a lazy right hand but Cabrillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrillo walks into a left hand.
Cabrillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarpong pinned against the cage. Sarpong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sarpong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabrillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cabrillo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sarpong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarpong throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cabrillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Sarpong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cabrillo!#T1#
Sarpong lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarpong takes a little break here. Cabrillo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sarpong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cabrillo's legs.
Sarpong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrillo keeps working.
Cabrillo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sarpong connects with a decent elbow.
Cabrillo prevents Sarpong from improving position.
Sarpong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cabrillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Cabrillo struggling a bit here.
Sarpong scores with punches from side control.
Cabrillo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sarpong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cabrillo reverses the position - he's now on top in Sarpong's guard.
Cabrillo postures up and lands a big shot to Sarpong's brow.
Cabrillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sarpong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sarpong controlling the position.#T3##SUB#
Sarpong is looking for a triangle but Cabrillo pushes his legs off easily.
Cabrillo is working Sarpong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabrillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sarpong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrillo trying to control but Sarpong is working from the bottom.
Sarpong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabrillo wants to control from the top but Sarpong keeps moving.
Cabrillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Sarpong trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrillo is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrillo being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sarpong wants to sweep here but Cabrillo controlling him for the moment.
Cabrillo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sarpong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarpong misses with an uppercut. Cabrillo saw that one coming.
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrillo! But no joy.
Sarpong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sarpong - that will leave a mark!
Cabrillo blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabrillo sprawls well. Cabrillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sarpong gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cabrillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sarpong.
Sarpong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabrillo.
Sarpong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarpong.
Cabrillo has a takedown stuffed.
Cabrillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sarpong. Sarpong gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong misses with a hook
and Cabrillo counters with a series of strikes. Sarpong will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarpong.
Sarpong connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabrillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarpong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sarpong wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Crunch! Sarpong slams his shin into Cabrillo's torso.
Sarpong thows a leg kick but Cabrillo checks it #TD2#
and Cabrillo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sarpong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sarpong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cabrillo distracts Sarpong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cabrillo postures up and lands a big shot to Sarpong's brow.
Sarpong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juan Cabrillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB#
Sarpong looking for a guillotine here but Cabrillo defends easily.
Sarpong keeping moving, preventing Cabrillo from controlling successfully.
Sarpong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarpong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cabrillo's guard. #REVR#
Cabrillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sarpong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Sarpong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sarpong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sarpong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabrillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Cabrillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Sarpong wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sarpong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cabrillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sarpong's head.#T4#
Cabrillo is working Sarpong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sarpong being controlled here, momentarily.
Cabrillo trying to control but Sarpong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarpong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrillo is aware though and is defending well.
Cabrillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarpong is retaining full guard.
Cabrillo cracks Sarpong with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sarpong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cabrillo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeffrey Sarpong.
I think Sarpong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeffrey Sarpong!
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Event:
Death Squad 345:Quaid v Snape
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Dufva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarpong thumps Dufva with a low kick.
Dufva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a leg kick that misses.
Dufva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarpong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dufva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Sarpong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sarpong walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Sarpong.
Sarpong scores with the left hand. Dufva knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarpong scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Dufva misses its intended target.
Sarpong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dufva was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarpong.
Sarpong misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a body shot.
Sarpong moves away from the strike by Dufva.
Sarpong lands an overhand right.#T1#
Sarpong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dufva.
Dufva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been informed that Dufva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sarpong darts in looking for a takedown but Dufva gets double underhooks and turns Sarpong into the ropes.
Dufva misses with an uppercut. Sarpong saw that one coming.
And Sarpong counters with a quick kick to the body but Dufva blocks it.
Sarpong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarpong misses with an uppercut. Dufva saw that one coming.
Dufva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dufva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarpong throws a hook but Dufva blocks it.
Dufva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarpong tries to land a leg kick but Dufva saw it coming and moves away.
Dufva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dufva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Dufva blocks a low kick nicely.
Sarpong motions for Dufva to come forward. Sarpong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dufva throws a head kick but Sarpong moves out of range.
Dufva misses with a shot to the body
and Sarpong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dufva checks a low kick from Sarpong.
Sarpong tried to score with a low kick but Dufva checks it.
Dufva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dufva loads up on a big right hand but Sarpong slips the punch.#T2#
Sarpong throws out a leg kick but Dufva moves out of range and Sarpong only half commits.
Sarpong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarpong throws a head kick but Dufva moves out of range.
Dufva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dufva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dufva.
Sarpong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dufva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dufva connects with a body shot that sends Sarpong's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Sarpong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dufva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dufva throws out a loose jab but Sarpong uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Sarpong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dufva was covering up waiting for the punch and Sarpong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarpong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dufva keeping moving, preventing Sarpong from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dufva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarpong is controlling him.
Sarpong throwing strikes from guard but Dufva blocks nicely.
Sarpong cracks Dufva with a solid left hand.
Sarpong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sarpong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sarpong postures up and lands a big shot to Dufva's brow.
Sarpong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarpong is in close to Dufva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sarpong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Sarpong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarpong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dufva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dufva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarpong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarpong chips away with some ground and pound.
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dufva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarpong is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Dufva does it's job there.
Dufva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarpong tries to land a front kick but Dufva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dufva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dufva throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarpong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sarpong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarpong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dufva. That did some damage!
Dufva throws a leg kick but Sarpong checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sarpong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarpong is defended easily by Dufva.
Dufva flicks out a counter leg kick but Sarpong steps away.
Dufva defending well as Sarpong loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarpong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarpong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dufva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarpong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dufva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarpong.
Sarpong shoots in but Dufva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeffrey Sarpong is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sarpong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dufva throws out a counter right but Sarpong avoids it with no problem.
Dufva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarpong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dufva pinned against the ropes. Dufva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarpong digs a good hook to Dufva's body.
Sarpong slips a jab from Dufva.
Sarpong throws a solid leg kick but Dufva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sarpong.
A countering left hand to the body from Dufva misses.
Sarpong tried to score with a low kick but Dufva checks it.
Sven Dufva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarpong misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dufva! But no joy.
Sarpong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sarpong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dufva just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarpong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Dufva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarpong moves away.
Sarpong throws a head kick but Dufva moves out of range.
Dufva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarpong, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarpong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dufva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarpong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Sarpong misses.
Sarpong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dufva can do to turn this around?
Sarpong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dufva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dufva misses with a leg kick.
Sarpong is looking to slow Dufva down with leg kicks.
Dufva cracks a nice hook into Sarpong's ribs.
Dufva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dufva throws a lazy right hand but Sarpong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dufva walks into a jab.
Dufva throws a body punch but Sarpong moves out of range.
Sarpong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufva.
Dufva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Sarpong drops his hands momentarily and Dufva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Dufva forces Sarpong back against the ropes and clinches.
A body shot lands from Dufva.
Dufva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dufva managing to block the knees to the body from Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sarpong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Dufva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dufva checks the leg kick.
Sarpong fakes the leg kick and cracks Dufva in the body.
Dufva throws a jab when Sarpong was well out of range.
Dufva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dufva.
Dufva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarpong avoids the body shot from Dufva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarpong.
Sarpong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Sarpong lands.#T4#
Sarpong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dufva's sensitive parts.
Sarpong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dufva is able to avoid easily.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Sarpong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dufva sprawls well initially but Sarpong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dufva trying to control but Sarpong postures up.
Dufva is trying to get back to full guard.
Sarpong drops an elbow to the side of Dufva's head.
Sarpong trying to control from Dufva's half guard. Dufva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sarpong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dufva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarpong is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sarpong misses with a leg kick.
Sarpong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dufva misses with a straight left.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Dufva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dufva lands a glancing blow to the side of Sarpong's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Sarpong takes one on the button.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Dufva.
Sarpong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sarpong misses with a looping right.
Sarpong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dufva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarpong.
Dufva is looking to clinch but Sarpong is avoiding it.
Sarpong misses with a body shot.
Sarpong checks a leg kick.
Dufva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarpong moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarpong misses the target.
Sarpong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarpong misses with a body kick. #T1#
Sarpong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dufva takes a swing at Sarpong's ribcage but misses.
Dufva blocks a low kick nicely.
Dufva misses with a wild body shot.
Sarpong thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Dufva misses.
Sarpong throws out a leg kick but Dufva moves out of range and Sarpong only half commits.
Sarpong lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dufva checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarpong.
Dufva misses the shot to the body.
Dufva walks into a straight right hand from Sarpong.
Nice body kick from Sarpong.
A jab from Dufva misses.
Sarpong scores with a jab to the head.
Dufva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sarpong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dufva under the eye.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dufva but Dufva pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufva scores with a jab to the body.
Sarpong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dufva throws a chopping leg kick but Sarpong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Dufva misses its intended target.
Sarpong lands a nice looking body kick.
Dufva misses with a wild body shot.
Dufva connects with a crisp jab.
Sarpong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dufva misses with a right hand
and Sarpong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sarpong throws a jab but it's blocked by Dufva.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Dufva.
Sarpong cracks the inside of Dufva's front leg.
Sarpong throws out a leg kick but Dufva moves out of range and Sarpong only half commits.
Sarpong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Sarpong connects with a body shot that sends Dufva's belly button to the back.
Sarpong looks for the body kick but Dufva saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a shot from downtown. Dufva moves away and avoids it.
Sarpong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dufva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarpong moves out of range as Dufva strikes.
Dufva lands a body shot.
Sven Dufva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarpong slips under a jab.
Dufva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dufva. Sarpong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarpong throws a hook to the side of Dufva's head but Dufva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dufva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarpong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dufva.
Dufva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sarpong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dufva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong. #T4#
Dufva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Dufva.
Dufva scores with a nice head shot.
Dufva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
Sarpong swats away the attempt to clinch by Dufva.
Sarpong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jeffrey Sarpong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarpong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dufva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dufva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dufva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sarpong throws a front kick aimed at Dufva's knee but Dufva avoids it well.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Dufva.
Sarpong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dufva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarpong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dufva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sarpong.
Dufva takes a swing at Sarpong's ribcage but misses.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeffrey Sarpong.
Well Sarpong 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Sarpong!
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Event:
Death Squad 339:Krop v Quaid
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarpong connects with a body shot that sends Vos's belly button to the back.
Sarpong tries to move into range but Vos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sarpong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarpong throws a low kick, looking for Vos's leg but Vos calmly moves out of range.
Sarpong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Vos feints and as Sarpong raises his hands in defense, Vos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sarpong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarpong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vos is one step ahead there.
Vos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sarpong controls Vos momentarily but Vos frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sarpong keeping moving, preventing Vos from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Sarpong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sarpong.
Sarpong is not content to let Vos control the position.
Sarpong is trying to improve his position.
Vos working the head with strikes.
Vos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sarpong to see if he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vos working the head with strikes.
Vos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sarpong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Vos working the head with strikes.
Sarpong struggling a bit here.
Sarpong is looking to regain half guard here but Vos keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sarpong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vos regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong wants to control from the top but Vos keeps moving.
Vos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarpong defends well.#T3#
Sarpong stopping the sweep attempt from Vos.
Vos pulls Sarpong in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Vos has his foot on Sarpong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarpong works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarpong with a nice head shot there.
Sarpong looking to pass the guard.
Sarpong throws a strike but Vos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sarpong is looking for a triangle but Vos pushes his legs off easily.
Vos postures up.
Sarpong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Sarpong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarpong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vos has managed to get both his arms back between Sarpong's legs - danger averted.
Vos forces his way into half guard.
Vos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sarpong!
Sarpong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Sarpong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarpong wants to pass the guard but Vos is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Vos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sarpong moves in looking to clinch but Vos pushes him off.
Vos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Vos.
We've been informed that Sarpong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Sarpong clinches up with Vos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sarpong - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sarpong lands a hook that snaps the head of Vos backwards.
Sarpong scores with a knee to the head.
Vos looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a body punch.
Sarpong misses with a body punch.
Sarpong misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarpong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Sarpong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarpong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Vos blocks a body shot from Sarpong.
Sarpong misses with an elbow over the top.
Vos looking to slow down the pace here.
Sarpong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vos takes a shot to the head.
Sarpong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vos blocks an elbow strike from Sarpong.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Sarpong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sarpong lands a nice short elbow.
Sarpong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sarpong is looking for a kimura but Vos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarpong to get the leverage.
Sarpong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sarpong is pressing down on Vos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vos is holding on for now. #T2#
Vos is pressing down on Sarpong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sarpong trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Vos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sarpong looking to pass the 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!
Vos looking for a sweep. Not yet Vos, not yet.
Vos keeping moving, preventing Sarpong from controlling successfully.
Jake Vos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vos is trying to control the position but Sarpong postures up. #T3#
Sarpong works over Vos with some ground and pound from guard.
Sarpong trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Sarpong tries to free his leg and advance position but Vos is retaining full guard.
Sarpong trying to move into half guard but instead Vos has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vos landing with the ground and pound.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet. #SUB2#
Sarpong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarpong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarpong wants to sweep here but Vos controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sarpong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sarpong wants to control but Vos is keeping busy.
Vos is looking to take a break and control but Sarpong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vos controlling the action here.
Vos trying to control from Sarpong's half guard. Sarpong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vos wants to control from the top but Sarpong keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sarpong holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vos connects with a body shot.
Vos throws a jab when Sarpong was well out of range.
Sarpong throws out a powerful jab.
Sarpong defending well as Vos loads up on a big left hand.
Sarpong throws a front kick aimed at Vos's knee but Vos avoids it well.
Sarpong lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Vos. Those never looked like landing.
Vos tries to bum rush Sarpong with a series of wild strikes but Sarpong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarpong under the eye.
Vos misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Vos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sarpong connects with a leg kick. Vos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vos misses with a body shot.
Sarpong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarpong slips a jab and a cross from Vos.
#T1#
A lazy left from Sarpong finds it's target.
Sarpong takes a swing at Vos's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sarpong does it's job there.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vos misses with a looping right.
Sarpong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sarpong throws a looping overhand right but Vos ducks down to avoid it.
Vos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarpong swivels and escapes.
Sarpong tries to close the distance and clinch but Vos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarpong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vos momentarily.
Sarpong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sarpong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarpong throws a poor cross that misses
and Vos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vos throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Sarpong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarpong misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Vos jabs Sarpong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vos throws a right hand that Sarpong ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarpong also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Sarpong has closed the distance and engaged Vos in a clinch.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sarpong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarpong trying to land knees to the body.
Vos fails to pull guard.
Sarpong blocks a body shot from Vos.
Nice body punch from Sarpong - that landed with a thud.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Vos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarpong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarpong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sarpong - that landed with a thud.
Sarpong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sarpong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarpong scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sarpong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vos's face.
#TD#
Vos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarpong wants to control from the top but Vos keeps moving.
Sarpong landing with the ground and pound.
Sarpong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarpong distracts Vos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sarpong trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Sarpong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Vos keeping moving, preventing Sarpong from controlling successfully.
Sarpong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarpong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sarpong slips nicely into half guard.
Sarpong working over Vos with some ground and pound. Vos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sarpong slows the pace down in half guard.
Sarpong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Sarpong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarpong 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 Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Sarpong!
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Event:
T157 Newton vs Kaunismieli
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarpong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2#
Halo drops Sarpong with a beautiful combination! Sarpong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Sarpong is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Sarpong bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Halo comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sarpong falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sarpong was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chryst Halo!
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Event:
T151 - Chief vs Centurion
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Manison lands with a shot to the body.
Sarpong defending well as Manison loads up on a big left hand.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarpong moves away.
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarpong to score with a decent uppercut.
Manison keeps the fight on the outside.
Manison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manison leaves Sarpong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarpong swings for the body but Manison moves out of range.
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Sarpong moves away and avoids it.
Sarpong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manison is out of range.
Sarpong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarpong.
Manison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Sarpong clinches with his opponent.
Sarpong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Manison scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarpong throws a head punch that misses.
Manison avoids the elbow strike from Sarpong, against the cage.
Sarpong lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Sarpong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Manison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarpong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
Manison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sarpong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarpong misses with a hook. Manison ducked under it nicely.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Sarpong forces Manison back against the cage and clinches.
Manison dodges an elbow strike from Sarpong.
Manison blocks an elbow strike from Sarpong.
#BC2#
Manison manages to break the clinch.
Sarpong tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Sarpong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sarpong checks a leg kick.
Manison lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarpong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manison throws a big shot that misses.
Sarpong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Sarpong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manison takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Sarpong lands a leg kick that knocks Manison off balance momentarily.
Sarpong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarpong.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Sarpong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manison's sensitive parts.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarpong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manison. That did some damage!
Sarpong misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manison lands a jab to the head.
Manison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarpong misses with a body shot.
Sarpong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manison takes a step back to recover.
Sarpong lands a glancing blow to the side of Manison's head.#T3#
Sarpong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manison throws a hook but Sarpong blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarpong misses the target.
Manison throws a good cross that connects.
Sarpong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manison's hands.
Sarpong slips a straight right by Manison.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manison dips to his left and cracks Sarpong with an uppercut!
Sarpong misses with a leg kick.
Manison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Manison loads up on a big right hand but Sarpong slips the punch.
Sarpong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarpong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarpong can pounce on him.
Sarpong throws a body kick that misses.
Sarpong slips under a jab from Manison.
Manison throws out a powerful jab.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarpong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Sarpong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manison to the ground. Sarpong is now in Manison's guard.
Sarpong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sarpong preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Manison looking for subs off his back but Sarpong has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Sarpong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manison wants to improve his position but Sarpong is controlling well.
Sarpong trying to control from Manison's half guard. Manison has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarpong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manison's head.
Sarpong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarpong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarpong is one step ahead there.
Manison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sarpong stuns Manison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manison throws out a counter right but Sarpong avoids it with no problem.
Sarpong moves out of range as Manison strikes.
A jab from Sarpong does it's job there.
Manison avoids the body shot from Sarpong.
Manison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarpong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Manison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sarpong tries to clinch up.
Sarpong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sarpong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarpong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sarpong takes a swing at Manison's ribcage but misses.
Manison lands with a cross.
Manison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sarpong tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Manison throws a hook but Sarpong blocks it.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Sarpong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarpong scrambles back to his feet.
Manison throws a hook to the side of Sarpong's head but Sarpong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Manison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Sarpong is rocked!
Manison closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sarpong! Manison dives in looking to finish! Sarpong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Manison!
Konstantin Manison 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:
T147 - Highjack vs Turner
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarpong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saades.
Saades throws a body shot but no joy.
Saades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a leg kick that knocks Saades off balance momentarily.
Saades looks for the body kick but Sarpong saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Sarpong lands a body shot.
Saades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saades throws the left hand but Sarpong avoids the punch easily.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Saades moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Saades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarpong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saades connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saades swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarpong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Sarpong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarpong motions for Saades to come forward. Sarpong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saades fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sarpong is out of range.
A good leg kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saades. Saades obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarpong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saades.
Sarpong blocks a head kick by Saades.
Sarpong blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarpong misses the target.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades stuns Sarpong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarpong misses the jab.
Octavio Saades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarpong blocks the body kick.
Sarpong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saades will feel that in the morning.
Saades walks into a straight right hand from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saades wants to land a leg kick but Sarpong is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saades blocks a leg kick.
Sarpong backing away here, and Saades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sarpong connects with the punch.
Sarpong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saades scores with a jab. Sarpong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saades throws a looping overhand right but Sarpong ducks down to avoid it.
Sarpong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sarpong keeps Saades at a distance using the push kick.
Saades takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saades connects with a nice looking jab.
Saades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saades tries to land a leg kick but Sarpong saw it coming and moves away.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarpong moves away.
Sarpong takes one to the chin there.
Saades has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a right hand that misses
letting Saades counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Saades lands a jab.
Saades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarpong is just out of range.
Saades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarpong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Saades lands a slapping body shot.
Sarpong lands a leg kick that knocks Saades off balance momentarily.
Good work by Sarpong as he checks the leg kick.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the body.
Sarpong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarpong tries for a takedown but Saades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarpong throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Saades counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sarpong wants to sweep here but Saades controlling him for the moment.
Saades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarpong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saades is one step ahead there.
Sarpong has control of Saades's left arm, preventing Saades from doing any damage.
Sarpong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sarpong wants to control but Saades passes easily into half guard.
Sarpong is holding on to half guard well.
Sarpong tries to roll over but Saades keeps him under control.
Sarpong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sarpong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saades controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sarpong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarpong can pounce on him.
Saades throws the left hand but Sarpong avoids the punch easily.
Sarpong jabs Saades right on the nose. Saades blinks but takes it well.
Sarpong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saades takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sarpong staying out of range there.
Saades tries to work over Sarpong's front leg with a kick but Sarpong checks it.
Saades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sarpong is out of range and Saades settles back down.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saades connects with a high kick.
Saades moves forwards but Sarpong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarpong misses with a straight right.
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
Sarpong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saades.
A jab from Sarpong misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Saades.
Saades checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saades! But no joy.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Saades.#T1#
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Saades. That snapped Sarpong's head back.
Sarpong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Sarpong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saades.
Saades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sarpong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarpong misses with a looping left.
Saades feints a counter leg kick.
Saades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saades misses with an uppercut. Sarpong saw that one coming.
Saades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarpong.
Sarpong sets himself, and Saades steps forward looking for the clinch! Sarpong avoids it this time.
Sarpong needs to keep his hands up - Saades had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Sarpong down.
Sarpong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarpong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sarpong throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Saades counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saades working away.#T2#
Sarpong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saades is looking to take a break and control but Sarpong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarpong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Saades trying to control the action but Sarpong is working from the bottom.
Saades is taking a breather. Sarpong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saades throwing shots but Sarpong is blocking nicely. #T3#
Saades throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sarpong is trying to control but can't.
Sarpong is pressing down on Saades's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saades looking to pass the guard.
Saades stands up over Sarpong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet.
Sarpong is working hard here to advance position.
Sarpong is trying to keep Saades in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saades trying to control but Sarpong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saades lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Sarpong misses with a body shot.
Sarpong pushes Saades away with a front kick.
Saades feints a jab promting Sarpong to slip. Saades then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sarpong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sarpong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saades avoids the body shot from Sarpong.
Saades throws a leg kick which misses Sarpong's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarpong tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sarpong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarpong, right into the meat.
Sarpong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saades takes one to the side of the head.
Sarpong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Sarpong.
Saades is looking to score with low kicks.
Sarpong tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
That kick from Sarpong tenderised Saades's leg. Saades is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarpong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Saades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sarpong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sarpong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saades throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarpong misses the target.
Saades looks for the body kick but Sarpong saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Saades.
A punch lands to the side of Saades 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saades motions for Sarpong to come forward. Saades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Saades moved away.
Sarpong scores with a leg kick.
Sarpong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarpong.
Saades closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarpong.
Saades misses with a straight right.
Sarpong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Sarpong lands a glancing blow to the side of Saades's head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saades. Sarpong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Saades looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarpong is just out of range.
Sarpong connects with a nice looking jab.
Saades throws a hook but Sarpong avoids it easily.#TD#
Sarpong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saades is adopting a defensive guard.
Sarpong stands up over Saades, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sarpong is looking to work some ground and pound but Saades has wrist control.
Sarpong trying to move into half guard but instead Saades has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Sarpong controlling Saades's posture. #SUB#
Sarpong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saades stacks Sarpong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saades!
Sarpong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saades trying to control the action but Sarpong is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Saades decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarpong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sarpong throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Saades slips a jab from Sarpong.
Saades steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Saades counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarpong has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Saades.
Saades lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarpong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarpong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saades has him pressed against the cage.
Saades scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Saades breaks from the clinch.
Saades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Sarpong misses the shot to the body.
Sarpong misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Saades counters by clinching up.
Sarpong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades lands a body punch.
Saades lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sarpong backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarpong.
Saades lands a left hand.
Saades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarpong working Saades over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Saades.
Octavio Saades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sarpong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarpong tries to circle away but Saades has him pinned against the cage.
Jeffrey Sarpong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarpong trying to land knees to the body.
Sarpong tries to break the clinch but Saades is controlling the position.
Sarpong looking to slow down the pace here.
Saades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarpong takes a shot to the head.
Saades lands with a left to the head.
Saades tries to throw a body punch but Sarpong avoids it by throwing Saades back against the cage.
Saades lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Saades scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Sarpong is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saades has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Saades!
Octavio Saades 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:
T144: Battle Lines
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarpong shoots in for a double leg but Kaunismieli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaunismieli works Sarpong's body with a nice hook.
Sarpong throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.#CL#
Kaunismieli pushes Sarpong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli dodges an elbow strike from Sarpong.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sarpong up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Sarpong is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli is controlling him.
Sarpong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli avoids the elbow strike from Sarpong, against the cage.
Sarpong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaunismieli is keeping busy.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarpong controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarpong.
Kaunismieli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sarpong up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
#T1#
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Kaunismieli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarpong. #BC2#
Sarpong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong misses with a low kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sarpong presses Kaunismieli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Sarpong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarpong is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarpong lands with a kick to the temple. Kaunismieli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaunismieli digs a good hook to Sarpong's body.
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!
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarpong darts in looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli gets double underhooks and turns Sarpong into the cage.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaunismieli cracks Sarpong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.#T2#
Kaunismieli takes one to the side of the head.
Sarpong fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Sarpong.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarpong.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Sarpong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarpong misses with a head kick.
Sarpong scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Sarpong.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarpong thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Sarpong ducked under it nicely.
Sarpong throws a body kick that misses.
Sarpong lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Sarpong misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Sarpong checks it.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaunismieli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarpong.#T3#
Sarpong throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.#TD2#
Sarpong dives in and scores a takedown into Kaunismieli's guard.
Kaunismieli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sarpong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaunismieli is retaining full guard.
Sarpong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sarpong pushes down on Kaunismieli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sarpong is nestled in close to Kaunismieli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sarpong is nestled in close to Kaunismieli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaunismieli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarpong forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Sarpong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sarpong wants to control but Kaunismieli is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sarpong seems to be looking for submissions.
Sarpong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaunismieli gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarpong wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
Sarpong throwing strikes from guard but Kaunismieli blocks nicely.
Kaunismieli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kaunismieli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarpong under the eye.
Sarpong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarpong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the head.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick that misses.
Sarpong lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Kaunismieli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sarpong misses with a body shot.
Sarpong misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Kaunismieli instigates a clinch.
Sarpong has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Sarpong tries to circle away but Kaunismieli has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kaunismieli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sarpong throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarpong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarpong is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
Sarpong wants to slow Kaunismieli down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarpong throws a good cross that connects.
Sarpong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaunismieli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sarpong is able to avoid easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Sarpong moves out of range.
Sarpong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sarpong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sarpong thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sarpong - that will leave a mark!
Sarpong loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
It looked like Kaunismieli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaunismieli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarpong thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the body.
Sarpong throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sarpong misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Sarpong.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarpong scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaunismieli.
Sarpong slips under a jab.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarpong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Sarpong with a good jab.
Kaunismieli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Sarpong.
Kaunismieli misses with a right hand
and Sarpong counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice head shot.
Sarpong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sarpong scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Kaunismieli blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sarpong moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarpong checks a leg kick.
Sarpong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarpong to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a chopping leg kick but Sarpong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sarpong feints the counter takedown.
Sarpong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarpong misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarpong. Sarpong obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarpong throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Sarpong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Sarpong moves out of range.
Sarpong thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.#T4#
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Sarpong avoids it easily.
Sarpong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sarpong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaunismieli quickly recovers to half guard.
Jeffrey Sarpong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Sarpong.
Kaunismieli is not content to let Sarpong control the position.
Kaunismieli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarpong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarpong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Sarpong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarpong with the ground and pound but Kaunismieli uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Sarpong lying in Kaunismieli's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kaunismieli decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sarpong taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kalervo Kaunismieli 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:
T141 - Future Icons
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green misses with a hook. Sarpong ducked under it nicely.
Green misses with a looping right.
Sarpong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sarpong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Sarpong misses with a low kick.
Sarpong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Sarpong.
Sarpong misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Sarpong tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Sarpong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Green misses.
Green is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sarpong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Sarpong.
Green on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green throws a leg kick that misses.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Sarpong off balance momentarily.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarpong slips a jab from Green.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green misses with a hook.#T1#
Sarpong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarpong throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Sarpong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sarpong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sarpong.
Green tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarpong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sarpong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Green misses.
Sarpong checks a leg kick.
Sarpong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Sarpong misses.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Sarpong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
Sarpong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Sarpong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarpong throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Green.#CUT#
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarpong blocks a low kick nicely.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
A low kick from Sarpong misses
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Sarpong tried to score with a low kick but Green checks it.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarpong cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Sarpong looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarpong.
Green lands a jab.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.#T3#
Green motions for Sarpong to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
A big left from Sarpong misses.
Sarpong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarpong tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Sarpong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green takes a swing at Sarpong's ribcage but misses.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sarpong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarpong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Green will feel that in the morning.
Sarpong drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sarpong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sarpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong scores with a push kick.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarpong.
#T4#
Sarpong takes one to the side of the head.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Sarpong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sarpong checks a low kick from Green.
Sarpong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Sarpong thuds his shin into the meat of Green's side.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Sarpong misses.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Sarpong moves away and avoids it.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarpong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green misses with a body kick.
Sarpong is trying to counter with his kicks.
That kick from Sarpong tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarpong lands a slapping body shot.
Green slips a jab from Sarpong.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sarpong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Sarpong misses the jab.
Sarpong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sarpong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Sarpong staying out of range there.
Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarpong throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Sarpong only half commits.
Green checks a low kick from Sarpong.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sarpong finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Green crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sarpong - the referee stops the clock and Green gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sarpong. Green manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Sarpong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarpong moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sarpong to counter with a crisp jab.
Green looks to land a right hand but Sarpong moved out of range.
Sarpong lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong misses the jab.
Green is looking to clinch.
Sarpong cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green looks to land a body kick but Sarpong moved away.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sarpong.#T1#
Sarpong moves out of range as Green strikes.
Sarpong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sarpong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Sarpong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Green blocks it well.
Green looks to land a left hand but Sarpong moved out of range nicely.
Green will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Green connects with a right hand. Sarpong shakes it off.
Sarpong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sarpong.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Sarpong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
Green throws a jab when Sarpong was well out of range.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green throws a hook to the side of Sarpong's head but Sarpong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarpong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Sarpong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice shot by Sarpong.
Green checks the leg kick.
Sarpong jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sarpong throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Sarpong lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Sarpong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sarpong wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sarpong.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Sarpong's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sarpong will feel that in the morning.
Sarpong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sarpong looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Sarpong checks it.#T3#
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Sarpong's shoulder, as Sarpong tries to avoid the shot.
Sarpong connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sarpong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green checks the leg kick.
Sarpong swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarpong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with a looping left.
Sarpong looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green is looking to slow Sarpong down with leg kicks. #CL#
Green clinches up against the cage.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Sarpong, against the cage.
Green dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sarpong is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Green.
Sarpong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sarpong misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Green.
#BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarpong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sarpong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarpong checks a leg kick.
Sarpong motions for Green to come forward. Sarpong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sarpong sprawls and moves away.
Sarpong misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarpong.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green tests Sarpong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green looks to land a right hand but Sarpong moved out of range.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Sarpong.
Sarpong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sarpong delivers a nice body kick.
Sarpong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarpong clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sarpong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green throws a leg kick but Sarpong checks it.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarpong throws out the jab.
Sarpong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarpong tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Green half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sarpong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Green counters with a good low kick that Sarpong was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green missing with a left hand there. Sarpong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a hook but Sarpong blocks it.
Sarpong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarpong ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green looks to land a left hand but Sarpong moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Green throws a hook but Sarpong blocks it.
Green cracks Sarpong with an open hand slap.
Green moves forwards but Sarpong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarpong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarpong, right into the meat.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Green defending well as Sarpong loads up on a big left hand.
Sarpong moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarpong throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well.
Green blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong blocks a jab.
Sarpong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Sarpong.
Green is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sarpong. That snapped Green's head back.
Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Sarpong moves away and avoids it.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green misses with a right hand
and Sarpong counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sarpong.
Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarpong lands a jab.
Sarpong throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Sarpong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sarpong.
Sarpong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sarpong checks a leg kick. #T3#
Sarpong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarpong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Sarpong does it's job there.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarpong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarpong blocks the body kick.
Green with a jab.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarpong. Sarpong obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarpong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sarpong throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green lands an overhand right.
Sarpong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green throws a big counter combination but Sarpong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Green looks to land a right hand but Sarpong moved out of range.
Sarpong feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarpong tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarpong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Sarpong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sarpong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Sarpong lands with an overhand left.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Sarpong looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarpong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Sarpong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sarpong throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeffrey Sarpong.
I think Sarpong 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeffrey Sarpong!
Paul Green spoke after the fight, saying 'This blows!!!!!'.
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